Day care options for your little one
Baby is on the way and you know you will need to go back to work after that magical maternity leave. Time to start searching out daycare, which can be an overwhelming search. There are three options...
View ArticlePocket Mommy helps little ones with back-to-school jitters
Fall seasons bring back to school time. Kids and parents alike are making adjustments and learning new routines. School time also brings new, exciting adventures which little ones may not quite know...
View ArticleCelebrating 45 years of Sesame Street!
Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? Seems like we’ve been asking that question forever - or at least for the last 45 years. November 3, 2014 marks the 45th birthday of the Public Broadcasting...
View ArticleBuying for baby: Top Christmas picks from a parent's point of view
It's the time of year when everyone gets into a buying frenzy, trying to get just the right gift for their loved ones. Most think that buying for an infant (newborn to 9 months) is fairly easy......
View ArticleHHS announces preliminary recipients of EHS-Child Care Partner Grant
During the Early Childhood Summit in Washington D.C., HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the preliminary grant winners for the Early Head Start-Child Care Partner Grants...
View ArticleIs a nanny the right choice for your family?
Rising costs of childcare and rising unemployment rates have changed the face of the everyday nanny. Sure there is still the Mary Poppins type woman who lives in your home and cares for every aspect...
View ArticleChildren's Book Review: My First Toothbrush - Quacky & Jackie Learn to Brush
One of the best ways to get young children interested in and excited about brushing their teeth is through well written children's books. I was contacted by Kid's World Productions to preview their...
View ArticleSpring break fun that will keep kids learning
In the mid-west Spring Break is almost here. A week off is a time to rejuvenate from the structure of school. For some this is a bittersweet time as kids are home which means you can spend more time...
View ArticleCelebrating 50 years of opportunity with Head Start
Fifty years ago on May 18, 1965, Lyndon Johnson officially announced the creation of Project Head Start as part of the War on Poverty. This school year, Head Start programs across the nation have been...
View ArticleToddler size hooded towels keep bigger kids snuggly warm
For babies, hooded towels help keep them warm by keeping their head covered. Most of the baby hooded towels I received are pretty small and baby outgrows them usually by six months. I still like to...
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