It’s that time of year again! The trees are decorated, the lights are twinkling, and holiday music is playing everywhere you go. For many people, the holidays are a time of happiness and celebration. But for some, the holidays can be a difficult time. If your child is feeling down during this holiday season, they…
Child development begins before birth and continues over the first three years of life. In the United States, policies such as parental leave paid sick time, and high-quality preschool shape the environments that children grow up in, which can have lifelong impacts on their development and success. The Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap stresses the importance…
The Child Management System was formed to provide Child Care Centers. There have been regulations that place more demand on childcare center owners together with administrators. This childcare management system provides advanced assistance in childcare centers to facilitate professional services to its clients. It all involves managing the daily tasks effectively and leaving more time…
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is a time to practice your emergency drill. It’s a time to plan and prepare should a disaster strike. And it’s also an opportunity for families to learn the best ways to secure their homes and protect the people they love in case disaster strikes. Remember that preparing for disaster should…
Teaching self-control when self-control does not come naturally. It takes just a few minutes to see that in a room full of small children. The good news is that self-control or self-regulation is something we can teach and help cultivate from a young age. What is self-control, and how much does it matter? There are…
Technology is hip, cool, and exciting, making modern life both enjoyable and possible. Social media! Dating apps! Transportation as a service! Watches that count steps and tell the time. Cool! There’s so much to love and so much to explore. It’s endlessly fascinating and shiny. Technology does, however, have a negative side. It’s highly addicting,…
When your children complain that they are bored, it can be challenging to come up with fun activities to help them break out of their funk. Whether you work from home, are a stay-at-home parent, or work outside the house, you need practical ideas to keep your kids busy, particularly during the summer months. Otherwise, they may get too much…
According to the Mental Health Foundation, mental health problems affect around one in six children. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder (a type of behavioral problem) and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives. Mental health matters. Taking care of our and our children’s mental health enables everyone to…
I2D2: Connecting Iowa’s Leaders with Accurate, Comprehensive, and Meaningful Data. During the past decade, advances in information technology have ignited a revolution in decision-making, from businesses to communities to government. Previously, decisions in these areas had been heavily influenced by factors other than empirical evidence, including personal experience or observation, instinct, hype, dogma, or beliefs.…
It’s never too early for children to learn about diversity. As parents and caregivers, we must have faith knowing that we can deal with complex settings or situations. As we raise the next generation to tackle racial injustice, we must recognize our duty, to be honest, specific, and trustworthy. Here are some suggestions and tools…