Robin's Child Care Blog May 2008 Archive

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the leading causes of death for children in their first year of life. The tragic deaths are baffling and always heart-breaking. ... Read More

Now that the school year is coming to an end, teenagers are eagerly seeking jobs and parents of youngsters are looking for occasional babysitters. What a perfect arrangement! ... Read More

If your child has enjoyed going to a Parent’s Day Out or a preschool program this year, then transitioning to a summer at home and warm-weather fun may be harder ... Read More

The end of May means the end of school year is here (or quickly approaching) for schools. Even daycare settings and preschool centers typically switch from school-year curriculum to ... Read More

Who could possibly be thinking of fun kid things to do in June, when May isn't yet over? Anyone who is an advance planner or organizer is already on ... Read More

Unless you live in an area where camps and activities don't fill up, you're on the end stretch for finding ANYTHING to put your child in this summer in terms ... Read More

I'm always pledging to become more organized and to communicate those amazing new skills with my husband. (Sometimes, moms truly are to blame that husbands are the last to ... Read More

Here are recently-submitted child care reviews and listings that have been been added to the site. Remember that reviews, child care listings and even child-related photos are now welcomed! REVIEWS: Sunshine ... Read More

Kids are increasingly being taught the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing waste. That's a good start. But is your child's daycare center or family provider going green ... Read More

Whether attending dayare is healthy or harmful for kids has long been debated. A newly-released study gives a nod to daycare/playgroups for the reason that it exposes youngsters to ... Read More

It's a lot easier writing about it than actually achieving it, but I'm vowing to reclaim family time for a happier home. It's my Mother's Day goal, as you ... Read More

Everyone knows that you don't need a reason or special occasion to read to a child, but celebrating Reading is Fun Week on May 12-18 has a twist: its ... Read More

Wow! This is going to be a very busy week of thanks and hugs! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week (God Bless You teachers, everywhere!), Friday is Child ... Read More

It seems like absolutely everyone nowadays is tightening their belts and worrying about the economy. Why should child care be any different? Here are reader tips from parents ... Read More