Holidays and special events are a great time for family and friends to spend time and celebrate together. Whether you are planning to host Thanksgiving this year or are going …
Tips on How to Create More Family Time Throughout the Week
Today, many parents have become familiar with the term “parent guilt”. Balancing a career and family can be a challenge and parents often feel that they are not spending the …
4 Daylight Savings Time Tips
Daylight Savings Time can be tough on anyone, and adults know how it feels to try and get out of bed after we’ve switched the clocks. Whether or not we …
Safe Halloween Fun
Halloween time can be one of the most exciting and fun times of year for children. Between decorating, making and eating treats, and of course dressing up and going trick …
Ways to Limit Screen Time
Research shows that children spend anywhere from six to eight hours using technology, whether that being using a smartphone, tablet or watching television. Additionally, children are not only devoting a …
Using Positive Words When Communicating with Young Children
Most parents do their best to be polite, build their child’s self-esteem, and give them confidence, but there are days when one can be overwhelmed with work commitments, frustration, and …
Educational Playcare, A Three Time Winner of the Hartford Courant’s Top Workplace Award
Educational Playcare was awarded the 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant, making this the third consecutive year we have received this award. The Top Workplaces list is based …
The Importance of Dental Hygiene
Establishing good dental hygiene habits earlier on in your child’s life will help save you from complicated dental issues in the future. Poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, …
5 Fall Playdate Ideas
Play dates are a great way for children to spend time with their friends or have the opportunity to socialize and make new friends. During the fall months, there are …
The Importance of Handwashing
Handwashing really is our best defense against many kinds of bacteria and viruses that cause infection. When children come into contact with germs, they can unknowingly become infected simply by …