Most basic non verbal communication gestures are universal. When people are happy, they smile, when sad or angry most will signal unhappiness with a frown or a scowl. Babies are soothed by patting them on the back. Toddlers and young
5 Transition Tips for Back to School and Daycare
Hello from beautiful Montana: Where did the summer go? I’ll bet all of you are wondering the same thing. It is time for back to school and daycare if your children have been cared for by summer help. This feeling
3 Tips To Help Your Child Read and Problem Solve
Do you know the two factors which all successful people have in common? According to Jane Kitson aka Mother Goose speaking at a recent child care conference, it is the ability to read and to think in creative ways to
5 Tips For Teachers and Parents
Transitions from summer vacations to daily structure of school time can be tough. For kids, parents and especially for teachers. Teachers everywhere are thinking about the upcoming challenges that will be awaiting them in the classroom, playground, gymnasium, lunch room,
IRS Tax Credit for Summer Child Care
Did you even know that you could take your summer child care expenses off of your IRS taxes? If you are a working parent or even one who is looking for work, keep those receipts for any of the day
Reflective, Responsible, Respectful, Responsive, Reverant, Risk-Taker & Resilient
Hello from beautiful Montana Today we no longer worry about the 3 R’s of “reading, riting and rthmitic”. We are concerned with the 7 R’s of becoming reflective, responsive, responsible, respectful, reverent, risk taker and resilient. I have the unique
Summer Fun With Children
Hello from beautiful Montana: Children + Summer = Fun Summer is a time for learning about nature and the out of doors. If you and your children have been spending too much time in doors you may be tempted to
Young Children Learn Through Play and Experience
Young children learn through experience gained in playing situations. This play can be structured and aided by care givers or you can let the baby take the lead and you follow along to reinforce what they are learning. Children are