Are you a working mother starting to think about childcare options? If the answer is yes, you are probably debating between finding a childcare center close to your work or close to your home. Depending on your family’s needs, this may be a very hard decision. Here is a list of pros and cons for […]
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Peacefully Leaving the House Without a Meltdown
Leaving your child with a babysitter may cause your son or daughter to feel separation anxiety when it’s time to say goodbye. When you are leaving your child in the care of a babysitter, here are four tips to use the next time you are heading out. Tip #1 – Start small Starting small is […]
4 Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Share
At the ages of 2 and 3, your child is not only developing emotionally, but socially too. Sharing is an important life skill, and these years are the perfect time to plant the seed of sharing. In fact, you might have already noticed instances where your child shared with others. As a parent, it’s important […]
U-GRO Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions
Finding the right childcare center for your family is an important step in parenthood. If this if your first time researching centers, you may have several important topics you want to explore. When parents tour one of our 12 U-GRO locations, they ask some important questions to ensure the care, safety and education of their […]
Setting Family Goals for 2017? Start With These Ideas
Think about the past year and the goals you set for yourself. Did you start a new job or new career? Train for a race? Work hard to pay off your debt? Setting (and achieving) personal goals gives you a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. At the beginning of this new year, focus your efforts […]
How to Manage Emotional Development in Children
Much like your children progress through a series of physical development milestones – rolling over, crawling, standing, walking, and beyond – they also progress through a series of emotional development stages. As children develop emotionally and socially, they begin to build their emotional intelligence. The term emotional intelligence relates to how children understand and cope […]
4 Creative Ways to Get Your Child to Eat More Carrots
With Easter in a few weeks, your child may already have visions of egg hunts and lots of sweets. Now is the perfect time to get them to try the Easter Bunny’s favorite treat: carrots. Your little one might not be convinced by that recommendation alone, though, so here are four creative ways to incorporate […]
3 Snow Day Safety Tips
Snow days are typically one of the more joyous days in a child’s life. With no school to think about and plenty of fresh snow to play in, safety is the furthest thing from their minds, but it should be at the forefront of yours. To keep your snow days happy, here are three simple […]
How to Make a Fun Game Out of Getting Active
It’s a new year, so now is the perfect time to make a resolution your whole family can benefit from, and what’s better than getting everyone moving? In the winter especially, it can be too easy for your children to become inactive. To get them motivated about physical activity, here are some ways you can […]
4 Ways Young Children Improve Their Vocabulary through Play
As we’ve discussed before on this blog, play is absolutely essential for children’s early learning and mental development. Even things that you might not associate with physical activity, like vocabulary, are improved and expanded through play. Here are a few of the ways that common forms of play can help children add to their vocabulary: […]