Much attention has been directed at the story of Alexander Draper, the 14 year old weighing in at 555 pounds (see the article). Because of this, his mom is being investigated on claims of child neglect. This brings up the point – should obesity be considered a form of child abuse? It’s up for debate. Unfortunately, […]
You’re Late, You’re Late…For a Very Important Date!
The one thing you will often hear caregivers moan and groan over is…..the late parent. Now, we’re not picking on the ones who are ocassionally tardy by a few minutes. It’s understood that problems will arise. We’re talking about the parents who habitually arrive 10-20 minutes after closing time. Please take into consideration that it’s been […]
Kindergarten: The Next Big Step!
Parents sometimes comment on changes they are noticing in their five year olds. It’s around this time of year that talk of “going to school” picks up. Many children have grown up in the same daycare environment and may be a bit apprehensive about leaving. While it’s an exciting time, some may be struggling a […]
Have You Seen My Childhood?
One of our readers asked if we would comment on Michael Jackson. So here goes…. Since Michael’s tragic and unexpected death, there is so much speculation about his life. One can’t help but wonder if he would have had more peace and contentment had he been allowed more free time and play as a child. […]
Time Out!
On a recent re-run of Oprah there was a horrifying story of a mom who was so busy and overwhelmed, she forgot to drop her 2 year old off at the babysitter (see story). Instead, she went to work and left the child in the car for nearly 8 hours. Tragically, the child died of heat […]
Sick Days….Use ‘Em!
A parent commented on how she kept her two kids home one day from daycare because they were healthy. Huh? A little backwards, don’t you think? She was upset because a flu was going around and children were still attending daycare with symptoms. Now, while it may be an inconvenience, sick children need to stay […]
First Day Blues
So it’s your first day and you’re having a hard time leaving your child at daycare. This can be especially true when it’s an infant. You stand there not knowing how and when to leave. This is a perfectly normal reaction and don’t feel embarassed if you are leaving the facility in tears. Some parents […]
