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For the next nine or so months, your kiddo’s teachers will be managing a class full of little ones, so why not show them your appreciation by giving them a thoughtful First Day of School gift? These gifts are easy to make, inexpensive, and will surely put a smile on their face as they enter […]

Throughout the year, you’re going to collect boatloads and boatloads of drawings, paintings, and mixed-media art that will go from the fridge to a file folder in your bedroom. But what to do with them when the folders start to burst? Here are five meaningful ways to repurpose or preserve your kiddos’ school masterpieces: Gift […]

By Stephanie Seneker Reading stories to your child can help them become familiar with sounds, words and language skills. Along with that, it can spark your child’s imagination, help brain development and inspire curiosity and creativity. Teaching children to read helps them develop listening and language skills. Studies also show that reading for pleasure makes […]

Sleep is an important element in any person’s life, particularly a child. A good amount of sleep is necessary for healthy physical, emotional, and mental growth. However, bedtime can also be an ongoing battle. Questions such as, “How do I get my child to sleep on time?” or “How do I make sure they get […]

To be considered eligible to participate in this giveaway, fans must adhere to Facebook’s guidelines for Timeline Promotions. This means that entrants are only qualified when they submit a comment on the specific Facebook post on one of the seven Learning Care Group’s brand page timelines (Tutor Time, La Petite Academy, Childtime, Montessori Unlimited, Everbrook […]

By Nicole Spain Snacking is important for kids because their bellies fill up fast and they burn energy quickly.  Between meals, snacks give kids the extra boost of energy they need to keep learning, playing, climbing, jumping and just being a kid. To select healthy snacks at the grocery store; follow this easy finger counting […]

Hi everyone – it’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts sharing a crafty idea that will make the back to school season extra special! This apple-themed DIY project encourages you and your child to get crafty together, while you make some awesome memories along the way. Then take your finished pieces and display them on […]

A public temper tantrum—it’s every parent’s worst nightmare. They can be frustrating, embarrassing, unexpected… and are completely normal. In order to manage a tantrum, it is important to try to understand the cause. This can be difficult because they can be caused by many different things, such as frustration, hunger, fear, anger, stress, sensory overload, […]

Even we like to have a little more fun in the summer, but there are definitely some cool ways for your family to incorporate a little education into your summertime experiences. Of course you want your children to play and enjoy themselves in the summer. But even when they’re not in school, they can still […]

For much of the country, the weather has begun to change and warm up so that children are starting to play outside more often. We all know the importance of spending time being active, and there is no better place for this than the outdoors. For parents, this means having a new set of safety […]

Ms. Leisha is the Junior Kindergarten Teacher, as well as team lead, at Childtime in Santa Ana, CA! Leisha joined our team nine months ago and has experience running her own in-home child care center. Want to learn more about this fabulous early educator? Check out our Q&A below!   What inspired you to have […]

Let’s face it: Parenting isn’t easy! With that in mind, here is a list of a few easy tips and tricks that will save you some time and make the day run a little smoother. You will spend less energy cleaning and organizing, so you can spend more quality time with your little one. Put […]