Monthly Archives: January 2007

Communicating With Parents

Posted on January 26, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a really interesting article about communicating with parents. I’ve reprinted it for you below: COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Christine M. Todd Human Development Specialist Cooperative Extension University of Illinois Copyright/Access … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Deal With Differences

Posted on January 25, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found an article that you may find useful in solving disputes in your home daycare. Here it is: HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH DIFFERENCES National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Marilyn Brink, M.Ed., ECE District Supervisor/Trainer Two … Continue reading →

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Home Daycare Record Keeping

Posted on January 22, 2007 by admin

Hi, I just found a great article all about keeping records in your home daycare. I’ve reprinted it below for you: FAMILY DAY CARE RECORD KEEPING Constance A. Bettis District Specialist, Communities, Families and Youth Cooperative Extension University of Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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New, Easy Way To Get A Grant For Your Home Daycare

Posted on January 18, 2007 by admin

Hi, One of the questions I most frequently get asked about starting a home daycare is: How Do I Get A Grant For My Home Daycare? I did my best to cover grants in my Home Daycare Secrets course and … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Childhood Aggression

Posted on January 17, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a very useful factsheet about dealing with aggression in young children which I thought my readers may find interesting. Here’s an excerpt: “Where does aggression come from? Do humans just have a fighting instinct? Is aggression … Continue reading →

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Fear And Courage

Posted on January 15, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a great article about helping young children to overcome fear and build courage. Here it is: FEAR AND COURAGE Charles A. Smith, Ph.D. Human Development Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Kansas State University Cooperative Extension … Continue reading →

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Using Safe Art Materials In Home Daycare

Posted on January 12, 2007 by admin

Hi, It can often be fun and educational for your daycare children, not to mention yourself to create some art, but you need to be careful that the materials you buy are safe to use. I’ve just been reading a … Continue reading →

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Home Safety Checklist

Posted on January 11, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a very useful checklist to help you to make sure that your home is safe for children. Here’s the intro: “Homes are wonderful places to care for children, but they are full of hazards including electrical … Continue reading →

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Parade Of Home Daycare Homes

Posted on January 10, 2007 by admin

Hi, Do you ever wonder how other home daycare providers run their home daycares. Is there anything you could learn from them? Why not get together with some other home daycare providers and work together by looking at what each … Continue reading →

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Using Worksheets In Home Daycare

Posted on January 9, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found an interesting article about using worksheets with young children which I thought you might find interessting. Here it is: WORKSHEETS: GOOD OR BAD? National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Peggy Patten, M.Ed. Staff Development Coordinator … Continue reading →

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