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How to Make Child Drop Offs Go Smoother
Many parents know that dropping off their kids at school can be quite stressful. From tantrums to tears, it can make parents dread every day of the school year. However, there are some things parents can do to make drop-offs go more smoothly. Before you head out the door, prepare your child the night before […]
Finding the Balance With After-School Activities for Your Child
A great deal of growth happens through extracurricular activities. During childhood, the prefrontal cortex — the area of the brain responsible for skills like problem-solving, decision-making, and self-control — is rapidly developing. Activities outside the classroom can help strengthen these abilities as well as build social skills and provide experiences that may not be possible […]
How to Prepare Kids for Turning the Clocks Forward
“Springing forward” might feel like a simple adjustment for adults, but for children, the added evening daylight can mean popping out of bed earlier than usual. It’s just one hour—how much difference can that make? For kids, losing even an hour of sleep can throw off their internal clock for several days or longer, leading […]
How to Set Healthy Screen Time Boundaries for Kids
In today’s digital world, screens are part of everyday life – from homework and entertainment to social connection. While technology offers many benefits, too much screen time can affect children’s sleep, behavior, physical activity, and overall well-being. That’s why setting healthy boundaries is essential. Here are some tips to manage your child’s screen time effectively.
How Teachers Help Children Navigate Big Emotions
Educators have more of an impact on our children than we may ever realize. Research consistently shows that teachers have long-lasting and profound effects on influencing their students’ academic success, social skills, and even their emotional well-being. As they develop, children will often encounter big emotions that they may have trouble coping with. Thankfully, their […]
How Daycare Supports Children Through Transitions
Daycare facilities are more than just a place to drop off your children amid hectic family schedules and provide them with social interactions. At Harbor Child Care, our team members are dedicated to providing them with the support and skills they need to navigate transitions beyond those they experience with us. Here are just a […]
How Caregivers Can Support Secure Attachment
One of the most important things we want for our children is for them to feel safe and loved. To establish these emotional foundations, caregivers must provide them a space where healthy attachments can develop. One of these crucial attachments is known as secure attachment, and it matters much more than we may think.
Teaching Emotional Regulation in Young Children
As children grow up, they will begin to experience a wide range of emotions that they may not always know what to do with. Excitement, fear, frustration, exhaustion, and all of the other feelings can be overwhelming. While it is common for children to act out when they’re hit with these emotions, it doesn’t mean […]
The Holidays Through a Child’s Eyes
At Harbor Child Care, December feels like a time for discovery. The classrooms are full of small conversations about what happens at home. One child might talk about lighting candles, another about baking cookies, and someone else might share how their family gathers for a big meal. It’s joyful, a little noisy, and full of […]
How To Encourage Curiosity In Young Children
Curiosity plays an essential role in a child’s early development. Exploring and asking questions in a safe environment helps them build valuable problem-solving skills they carry with them throughout their lives. Fortunately, supporting a curious mind isn’t complicated. Here are a few ways you can encourage your child to explore the words around them.
