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Marlys Ann Boschee, Ed. D. Associate Professor University of South Dakota Geralyn M. Jacobs, Ed.D., Assistant Professor University of South Dakota Copyright/Access Information Family structure and the role of women within the family have changed significantly in the last two decades. Today, over one-half of the mothers who have preschool children are employed outside the…

CHILD CARE HOME: PROMOTION

GOOD TIMES BEING CREATIVE

Marilyn Lopes Extension Specialist, Family Life Education Cape Cod Cooperative Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright/Access Information Every child is born with creative potential, but this potential may be stifled if care is not taken to nurture and stimulate creativity. Creativity shows one’s uniqueness. It is the individual saying: “I can be; I can do.” Isn’t…

Pat Tweedie Child Care Aware Project Assistant Oklahoma State University BEFORE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DAY Prepare your child. Talk to your child about what child care will be like. Even if your child is a toddler, children can usually understand clear explanations. Point to the calendar and talk about what days of the week are…

Marilyn Lopes Extension Specialist, Family Life Education Cape Cod Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright/Access Information What do you need to help you be physically and emotionally prepared to meet the challenges of each day? A good night’s sleep, a massage, a new hair style, to read a novel, or relax in a bubble bath? Do…

Better Kid Care Project Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information Contents: Why Read Aloud? Choosing Books to Read Aloud Organizing Your Collection Adding to Your Collection Guidelines for Reading Aloud Extending the Reading Aloud Experience READING ALOUD Reading aloud to the children in your care can be the best time of day. Sharing a…

Marilyn Lopes Extension Specialist, Family Life Education Cape Cod Cooperative Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright/Access Information Not a day passes without mention of an environment-related issue. You can help youngsters develop an understanding of the environment and improve their critical-thinking skills by incorporating nature into early learning experiences. What better way for children to develop…

Marlys Ann Boschee, Ed. D. Associate Professor University of South Dakota Geralyn M. Jacobs, Ed.D., Assistant Professor University of South Dakota Copyright/Access Information Child care has become an essential component of life in our society. Quality child care can make a significant difference in children’s development. For many years researchers have been examining the aspects…

Lesia Oesterreich, M.S. Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information “Energetic” and “imaginative” best describe the 4-year-old. Often impatient and silly, they discover humor and spend a great deal of time being silly and telling you “jokes.” A 4-year-old’s language may range from silly words such as “batty-watty”…