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There are many important life lessons we want to talk to our children about. Sometimes it’s not easy to find the right words. But what if they were already written for you? No matter the subject you want to explore with your child, chances are there’s a children’s book that talks about it. Fun, colorful, […]

December 14th is Roast Chestnuts Day! Here are 5 interesting facts about this seasonal snack.  

During the holidays, there are often many extended family meals and get-togethers. Once the holidays are over, however, we often go back to our busy, everyday lives. School, work, homework, and after-school practices and activities take over, while family meals and time spent together often take a back seat to quick, on-the-go meals in the […]

Meet Ms. Tiffanee, the lead toddler teacher at Childtime in Waldorf, MD! She has been at this location for four years and has a true passion for working with our young students. Read our Q&A to learn more about this talented member of our team!   Can you talk a bit about your background and […]

How much screen time is too much? What should my child be watching? When do I limit their usage, and how? These are common questions that many parents struggle with in this age where technology is everywhere! While technology is more readily available and can be a wonderful source of learning, even for children as […]

Meet Ms. Justina, lead infant teacher for our six week to six month-olds at Childtime in Des Moines, IA.  She has worked at this location for two years and has a bachelor’s degree in human services. Check out our Q&A with her to learn more about her typical day, what she loves about working with […]

Young children are bombarded with sensations and information everyday. They struggle to understand their experiences and make sense of the world and their place in it. How can a child, four years old or even younger, hope to make sense of this complex world? The answer is play:  we know children learn and develop socially, […]

Parents, here are some friendly reminders to help ensure your ghouls and goblins have a great Halloween this year. Stay Close to Mom and Dad – Young children should always have adult supervision when trick-or-treating. If you can’t go with them, see if another parent can take them. Kids should never go into a stranger’s house […]

Let’s face it: It’s all too soon before your child only wants a store-bought, pop culture-character-of-the-moment Halloween costume. So, quick, before they get too old, dress them up in adorable coordinated costumes with their sibling(s), classmates, or even your entire family. (You’re never too old for a good Halloween costume.) Inspiration is everywhere: your family’s […]

One of the biggest questions parents ask while raising children is when to start toilet training. While there is no specific correct answer, most children are ready to start toilet training somewhere between the ages of 22 and 30 months. Some children can be ready earlier; other children may take longer to become interested. There […]

Meet Ms. Franchesca “Fran,” the team lead at Childtime in Sierra Vista, AZ. She has been working at this location for 2.5 years! Read on to learn more about Ms. Fran and why she’s such an amazing part of our Childtime team!   Tell us a bit about your background! I have been working towards […]

Your child’s incredible mind has been growing and changing since the moment she was born. He is on a path to developing complex thoughts. She is eager to learn, question, and make sense of the world around her. He is developing cognitively. Children’s cognitive skills are improved when they form questions and find solutions by […]