Entering a new child care center can feel a bit overwhelming for a young child. Whether they’ve never been away from home before or they’re transitioning from another child care facility, they’ll be experiencing a whole host of adjustments. Even moving from one classroom within the same child care center to another can cause some anxiety for children who naturally like following a familiar … [Read More...] about How to Make New Kids Feel Comfortable in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
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How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 2
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Should You Apply Ice Melt to Your Concrete Surfaces?
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Aquatic Workouts: Who Can Benefit, Part 2
If you have a backyard swimming pool, you’ve already taken a huge step closer to improved health! But you still have to get in the water and make it work for you. If you read Part 1 of this series, perhaps you were surprised at all the types of people for whom aquatic workouts are a win! Those with disabilities or chronic illnesses, people who … Continue about Aquatic Workouts: Who Can Benefit, Part 2
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