It's that time of year again! The lights are shining brightly on the trees displayed in the front window of your home. The smell of Christmas baking fills your neighborhood. The ugly Christmas sweater from last year is once again making a reappearance for the obligatory Christmas party you have to attend. It's a magical …
Continue reading What I Got My Three Year Old for Christmas 2019
Like every other working mom out there, I established a concrete routine to make my home daycare business run smoothly. The children thrive with a structured routine, and it allows them to anticipate what will be happening next. This reduces anxiety and gives them the stability that regulates their behavior. Our days flow nearly the …
Babies, although tiny, come with a lengthy list of needed materials. They need somewhere to sleep, somewhere to eat, somewhere to play, transportation needs and the list goes on and on. Below I've come up with a guide of baby "must haves" along with a list of helpful items that helped me through my first …
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Setting up your indoor space is one of the most exciting parts of running a home daycare. Having a designated indoor play space is important because it allows the children to feel free to explore in a safe environment. My indoor play space is divided into sections to make it easier to clean up and …
My family was not one who favored material possessions. I had toys, just like any other child, but the majority of my toys came second hand from garage sales or were gifted to me on special occasions like Christmas or my birthday. I was forced to create the toys that I did not have, and …
Continue reading Prized Childhood Possessions (Journalwithme#34)
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