Articles for Parents
TYC articles on preschool education:
http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/backpack
Responding to Your Child’s Bite:
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/biting-parenting_tool.pdf
Safer in 7: Tips to make your family even safer in 7 easy steps:
http://www.safekidsday.com/safer-in-7/
Burn Prevention Network “Safety From Scalds”:
http://www.burnprevention.org/sites/www.burnprevention.org/files/documents/March%202013.pdf
Why Fairy Tales Matter:
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Why_Love_Fairy_Tales/
Healthy Spring Tips and Activities for Kids:
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/spring/a/spring_health.htm
Keystone STARS:
We are an early learning center that participates in the Keystone STARS program. Please read the attached article to learn more about what to look for in childcare, as well as learn more about what it means for us to be a Keystone STARS facility!
www.pakeys.org/docs/A%20Parents%20Guide.pdf
10 Reasons Why You Should Read to Your Kids:
Developing a love of learning starts at home with you! Cuddling up and reading a book helps your child learn and grow in so many ways!
4 Car Seat Guidelines You Didn’t Know:
An alarming number of parents don’t follow car seat guidelines. Here’s what you should know:
http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/4-car-seat-guidelines-you-didnt-know/
Apps That Foster Creativity:
These interactive resources foster creativity, thinking skills, and applied knowledge.
http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/apps-that-foster-creativity-ages-5-to-6
Junk Food Affects Children’s Learning:
With our busy lives, we tend to search for convenience and price over healthy choices, but is that really what’s best?
http://www.netmums.com/family-food/healthy-eating/junk-food-affects-children-s-learning