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New Year, New Connection: A Resolution to Unplug and Be Fully Present with Your Child

As the New Year approaches, it brings with it an opportunity for fresh starts and meaningful change. While many of us resolve to tackle personal goals, how often do we consider resolutions that strengthen our family relationships? In 2025, let’s prioritize reconnecting with our children by unplugging from the digital world and being fully present. Amid constant notifications and screen time, we often overlook the importance of being there for our little ones.

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Easing Holiday Anxiety: Preparing Children for Big Family Gatherings

As the holiday season arrives, it brings excitement, gatherings, and new experiences—but it can also trigger holiday anxiety in children. The hustle and bustle, unfamiliar settings, and interactions with new faces can make kids feel both thrilled and a bit overwhelmed.

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Ensuring Safe Sleep: SIDS Awareness Month

October is SIDS Awareness Month, a vital time to shine a light on safe sleep practices for infants. At Creche Day School, we take our role in this initiative seriously, not only complying with KDHE regulations, but also going above and beyond to ensure that all infants in our care enjoy safe and restful sleep.

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“Daycares” vs. Early Learning Programs: Why Quality Matters for Your Child’s Development

When it comes to selecting the perfect care for your little one, remember that you’re not just picking a place to keep them safe while you’re away. You're making a significant investment in their overall well-being and future education. Think of it as choosing a nurturing environment where they’ll thrive, learn, and grow—an essential foundation for their development.

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Master Your Week with a Simple 20-Minute Routine

At Crèche, we know how challenging it can be to juggle work, school activities, and family time. It can feel like a constant race against the clock. But there's good news—a recent tip from the Harvard Business Review can make your weeks much more manageable. Introducing the "Weekly Preview," a game-changer for busy parents.

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Supporting Communication in Young Children

Communication is a fundamental skill that shapes a child’s ability to connect with the world around them. For young children, mastering communication goes beyond simply learning to talk—it encompasses understanding and expressing emotions, needs, and ideas effectively.

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Benefits of Water Play for Young Children

Engaging in water play provides various advantages for young children, supporting their physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Here are some additional essential benefits:

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Nurturing the Nurturers: Mental Health Tips for Caregivers of Children

May is globally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, marking a crucial time to highlight the significance of mental well-being in every facet of life. Although caregiving is rewarding, it comes with notable difficulties. The emotional and physical demands can affect one's mental health. Here, we explore actionable mental health tips for caregivers to support their resilience and well-being while providing excellent care.

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Navigating the Parenting Dilemma: To Send or Not to Send?

By Crèche Day School It's that time of the year again - the season of coughs and sniffles. ? ? If you have children, you know what a challenge it can be to keep them healthy and in school. But let's face it, if we kept them home for every little cough or sneeze, they'd hardly ever leave the house. On the flip side, we don't want to risk our children getting even sicker or becoming carriers of the latest classroom bug. So, here's the million-dollar question: Can my child go to school tomorrow? It's a question without a one-size-fits-all answer.

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Embrace Heart Health Month with These Vital Tips

Make Your February Heart Healthy! Read these tips from our Manager of Health and Nutrition, Melissa Copp, R.D., L.D. Want to eat foods that will benefit heart health for you and your family? February is the perfect time to do just that - cut down on saturated fat and sugar, and increase fiber!

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