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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
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As you begin the new year, think […]

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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 Rivers Head Start, St. Charles, Illinois
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When noted kindergarten teacher Vivian Paley and her students from the University of Chicago […]

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Hi,
I’ve just been reading a blog post by yet another new home daycare provider.
Here’s an excerpt:
“I am soooooo excited!! I would be REALLY excited if we were moving back to California, but a new house will do for now. And if you know what I’ve been planning to do when we […]

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Hi,
I’ve just found a web page with loads of nutrition tips that I thought you might find helpful in running your home daycare.
Here’s one of the tips:
“Stir low-fat or fat-free granola into a bowl of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Top with sliced apples or berries.”
You can see them all here: 5-A-Day Food Tips
Talk soon,
Mary Nightingale
P.S. […]

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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
Family Day Care Facts series
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YOU WILL LEARN:
- what records must be kept for your business.
- how to set up a record keeping […]

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Hi,
Here’s an article I just found about dealing with teenage mothers:
SUCCESS WITH TEEN PARENTS AND THEIR BABIES
National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter
Sherry C. Betts, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist
Human Development and Family Studies
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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“Is your mommy smoking again, Jennifer? Tell her it’s not good for you,” said the provider as she reached for […]

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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 I think I did a pretty good job. Unfortunately, there just wasn’t enough room to go into […]

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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 the outcome of frustration? Most recent studies view aggressive acts not as the sole fault of the individual, but […]

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Hi,
I’ve just found an interesting fact sheet about hearing development in babies which I thought you might find interesting.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Much of a baby’s first year is spent learning how to listen. Through listening, your infant learns about the world, makes sounds and learns to talk.
If you are concerned that your child has a hearing […]

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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
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Healthy fears are a part of everyday life. They help adults and children recognize and respond quickly to danger. Sometimes, however, fears […]

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