Families may be surprised to know that when it comes to arts and crafts projects, there is more than one way to approach an activity. Families are likely more familiar …
Safe Sleep Practices
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the U.S. from sleep-related incidents, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS, which typically …
Halloween Safety Guide For Families
Halloween can be one of the most exciting and fun times of year for children and families. Between decorating, making and eating treats, and of course dressing up and going …
Taste-Safe Sensory Activities for Young Children
From birth through early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving, …
Pros and Cons of Using a Pacifier
Many parents, especially new parents, may have a lot of questions and may be nervous about decisions that need to be made regarding your parenting style. One topic that draws …
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Fall has officially arrived, and now that the new school year and extra-curricular activities are in full swing, it’s likely that your family’s schedule is bursting at the seams. Despite …
Educational Playcare, A Four Time Winner of the Hartford Courant’s Top Workplace Award
Educational Playcare was awarded the 2019 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant, making this the fourth consecutive year we have received this award. The Top Workplaces list is based solely …
Helping Young Children Make Friends at a New Center
As adults, we sometimes overlook how difficult it can be for a child to acclimate to serious changes in their life such as starting at a new school. There are …
Importance of Brain Injury Prevention
Brain injuries can be caused by everyday incidents such as trampoline accidents and sports injuries. Whenever there is a possibility that a child may land on his or her head …
Helpful Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety
With a new school year beginning and children starting in new classrooms, parents may notice that dropping their children off has become more difficult than usual. Although not all children …