Our Blog: A Collection of Resources

Acknowledging Black History Month is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Black culture, creativity, and past and present contributions. Involving our children in this effort helps them build empathy, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging.

In our Learn as We Grow curriculum, Cause and Effect is a six-week concept that invites children to observe, investigate, and make discoveries by experimenting with actions and reactions. 

We have learned that children between the ages of one and three are more likely to peck and poke at their food. Try these 11 proven tips for encouraging your toddler to eat nutritiously.

Five weeknight dinners all made with meal-prepped chicken and inspired by the Grow Fit^_® menus we use at school.

Add these simple dinner options to your menu and embrace the ease they bring. For most of them, you’ll only need five ingredients or less.

Part-time, high-quality child care still offers powerful developmental benefits compared to no preschool at all. In fact, just a few days a week in a warm, intentionally designed early learning environment can help children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and independently. 

Our community of Learning Care schools is preparing to host a first-ever, nationwide Family Gallery Walk to give enrolled students a chance to show off their creative works of art.

Based on feedback from enrolled parents, we’ve compiled 10 reasons why our community is their top choice.

When families choose gentle New Year’s resolutions together, children get meaningful practice in skills like planning, sticking with routines, and bouncing back when things don’t go perfectly. Consider choosing one or two of the family friendly resolution ideas in this post that fit your child, your culture, and your family’s lifestyle. 

Remember to make safety a top priority when shopping for the perfect present. The Safety Team at Learning Care Group takes this job very seriously—in our classrooms and beyond! Keep the following tips and recommendations in mind to ensure your family’s gift-giving experiences are a safe and cheerful time for children of all ages.

Children should be learning unconstrained skills. Unconstrained skills are also known as “overarching concepts and complex skills.” They have significance throughout our lives and are important across multiple contexts.

In Part 1 of our exploration of this topic, we revealed why unconstrained skills are essential for lifelong learning. Many parents may be wondering what this means for their own child and classroom experiences. Let’s dive into what it looks like in practice and how you can help support the process.