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Transitioning to a New School after a Midsummer Move

Starting at a new school can be hard, but if your family moves around often, it is almost inevitable. If your young child struggles with change, here are a few things that you can do right now to help him or her prepare for the upcoming school year. Meet Your Neighbors While even some adults are intimidated by the idea of meeting new people, it is especially important for kids to at least be familiar with the other people in their community. Read More»

How To Keep Your Child From Getting Constantly Sick In Daycare

One of the drawbacks of daycare—even the very best one you can find—is that toddlers and preschoolers are great at sharing germs. You may discover that once your child is in daycare, the whole family seems to be getting every bug that makes the rounds. In fact, the average child in preschool gets sick eight to 12 times in the first year of regular daycare. What can you do to keep your child from picking up viruses at daycare? Read More»