Author Archives: Jan Madura

When you are an “on-the-go” parent, it’s not always easy to plan your child’s meals in advance, worry about what is age appropriate and focus on what food will offer the best nutritional value. While your child’s pediatrician is one of the best resources, many parenting sites can also offer advice, budget friendly menus, recipes […]

Whether your child is in full-day child care, or in an early childhood or school-age education program, your connection to their caregivers or teachers is an important one. Children learn from example, so when they see positive interactions, they learn to mimic that behavior. It also helps younger children feel like they are in a […]

Does it seem like the toys have taken over your home? That you step on pieces of Legos wherever you go? There is a simple and inexpensive solution that many parents don’t realize is possible to implement, even in a limited size home or apartment. The key is to pair down the type and variety […]

When founder Jill Rooney started Harbor Child Care with eight children in 1973, it was to offer assistance to working families. Fast forward to 2025 and there are now six centers spread across Nassau County, representing the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to full-day child care, early childhood and, school age education on Long Island. The […]

For busy parents, bath time for their children is usually something on the list of things to get done before a child goes to bed. Even at a young age, there’s a different approach that can be taken to make bath time both fun and educational. When a child is taking a bath, it’s a […]

Young children often like to express their curiosity and creativity by picking out their own clothing. Many parents worry that their children should look presentable in front of teachers and classmates, but this actually a part of their growth process and plays an essential role in discovering their own personality. While it’s important to work […]

New parents often wonder how they will be able to preserve all of the memories they have shared with their children. Ask most and they will agree that some of their most valuable possessions are photos of their child throughout the years. There are a variety of ways to keep hold of those cherished childhood […]

One of the most rewarding experiences is to expose your child to the joys and benefits of early childhood education. It’s an invaluable time when children quickly learn that they are part of a community, that they need to share with and care about others, and that there are social norms to follow for the […]

An important aspect of early childhood education is the opportunity for children to participate in field trips. There are many reasons why these expeditions are so important to a child’s overall growth and development, and here we have shared a few.