With Christmas approaching, we are all trying to think of the perfect gift for our kids. We ask ourselves, “What are they asking for?” “What will keep them engaged and learning?” “What can I afford?” “What will hurt the least when I step on it in the middle of the night?” As you answer these […]
Children should come with instructions. They don’t. Without instructions, we have to figure out how to raise these precious little kids so they reach their full potential as human beings. That is the hardest and most rewarding job you will ever do. Your ideas of what parenting is like or should be like will be […]
Summer vacation is over and we are supposed to be back to our regular schedules at our child care centers. But sometimes it’s hard to get back into the swing of things. Children thrive on consistency and sleep. They have a much easier time playing and learning at child care centers when they have had […]
Little kids are meant to run and play and have fun learning about the world around them. If done right, the kids won’t even know they’re learning! There are a lot of ways to teach kids about math, science, music, and art that are fun. Teaching this way should be second nature to your child’s […]
Trusting someone with the most precious thing in your life can be difficult. It’s a job you don’t take lightly. To help you find the right child care situation for your little one, here are five questions to ask potential providers. Look down.When you visit, pay attention to how the staff interacts with the children. […]
There is so much to learn when you have a new baby. Infant development is measured in milestones that each baby meets around the same time. But don’t stress if they are a little later to meet some milestones than others. Just keep a careful watch and go with your momma bear instincts if something […]
Making sure your baby is healthy and strong is something every new parent thinks about. Your baby will be weighed and measured at each check up with the pediatrician to make sure they are continuing to grow at a rate that is normal. The standards for “normal” are established by the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Wouldn’t you think that since kids are just going to lose their baby teeth, we don’t have to worry too much about them? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Decay and infection in the mouth can lead to bigger, more permanent problems. So we need to teach little ones to keep their teeth healthy. There […]
At A Child’s Place at the Ranches, our preschool Gilbert AZ, we LOVE our kids! Their love of life, love for each other, and love of learning make every day a day of love. It does make the world go ‘round, after all. But today of all days – Valentine’s Day – we tend to […]
True story. A mom went to a parent teacher conference and was told that her son was lacking fine motor skills, such as being able to cut paper. The teacher suggested that the mom let the child practice with no specific guidance as to what to cut, just let him cut. The mom looked at […]
