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Why childcare jobs are the best jobs for college students

5 reasons childcare jobs are some of the best jobs for college students  As a college student, you juggle a lot-from exams to studying, homework to lectures, maintaining friendships and a social life, to eating healthy and working out. Now: squeeze a job into the mix?! That can be quite the challenge, but is a…

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Pointing to print preps the brain for reading

Years before children actually learn to read, they begin to realize that letters and written text carry meaning. Tell Me More Research has shown that…

September Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

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Thinking “outside the box” has roots in early experiences

Like many other skills, creative thinking can be strengthened by early environments. Tell Me More Seeing things from different angles is considered a form of…

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Even praise has its pitfalls

Across cultures, children respond better to praise for effort rather than praise for outcome. Tell Me More Let’s start out by saying right away that…

5 Steps to Help Your Children Overcome Fear

As parents, our greatest vision is to have children who have a positive sense of self with enough self-confidence to navigate the challenges of life….

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Early multilingualism builds stronger learning skills

Learning an additional language, especially in early childhood, improves certain brain functions besides language, including overall learning abilities.  Tell Me More The old myths that…

August date night giveaway

August Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

9 Tips for Raising Boys

Being the only female in a family consisting of a husband and five sons taught me a little about males and rearing boys. What I’ve…

PC’s and Preschoolers

Carefully collected observations indicate that judicious computer use may offer gains for children over three years of age. Tell Me More Many researchers recommend against…

Good sleep behaviors linked to cognitive benefits

During sleep, our brains, especially those of babies and young children, aren’t actually resting – in fact, quite the opposite: the brain continues to be…

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Home language environment is the biggest determinant of future language skills

No matter how much time children spend in daycare or preschool, research clearly shows that the home environment exerts the most influence on language development….

Dads, It’s Time for a Date Night

Being a dad is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I am the parent of three incredible children (two girls and…

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