Enrolling your child in an early childhood education program is more than getting a few hours to yourself without children. Early childhood education is aimed at giving children a head start on skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. If you’re still on the fence about whether to enroll your child […]
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Separation anxiety is a completely normal developmental milestone for your child–but that doesn’t make it easy to handle! Sometimes even parents can experience separation anxiety, especially if their child throws a tantrum at dropoff. Neither you nor your child wants to experience separation anxiety, so how can you help your child overcome their fears and
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Whether or not you let your child stay up until midnight to usher in the new year, the aftermath of the holidays can leave everyone feeling a little worn out. Children often return to daycare feeling overtired and a bit emotionally overwhelmed. But the new year is the perfect time to reset routines. You and
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There are few things more beneficial and beautiful than reading aloud to your little one. Read aloud becomes a time when toddlers slow down, snuggle in, and connect with their parent or caregiver. Reading aloud is also immensely important for a child’s cognitive and language development. Here are some classic and beloved books to read
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One of the best ways to enjoy the warmth, excitement, and sweetness of the holiday season is to start a tradition of baking treats with your child. Whether you are baking cookies for a classroom party or whipping up treats for neighbors, involving your child in holiday baking is an excellent way to teach your
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The holidays give us lots of opportunities to be grateful. Thanksgiving is, of course, a holiday about being grateful, but it is also a good time to teach children about thankfulness, particularly in looking ahead to holidays like Christmas and Hanukah where many children anticipate receiving gifts. At Milestones Learning Center, we celebrate the season
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As parents and caregivers we spend a lot of time talking to children (often in the form of giving instruction) and may have difficulty when it comes to listening to children. One surprising result is that active conversation with your child, including active listening, is one of the key predictors of language development and future academic
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At Milestones Learning Center, we know that music does more than just create a joyful atmosphere. Research shows that listening to and engaging with music supports language development in children from the earliest ages. A report of the scientific literature from the National Institutes of Health in 2023 concluded, “musical properties, such as rhythm and
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A child’s ability to learn to speak a language is near miraculous. Long before a child ever speaks his first word he is absorbing the sounds and patterns of the language around him. Research shows that young children can learn a second language much easier than adults because they are already using the brain processing
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Fall is a magical season, full of crunchy leaves and warm rich colors, and it is the perfect time to explore new art projects with your children to celebrate the beauty of the season. Oil pastels are excellent for young children because they are easy to hold, vibrant, and easy to blend. Tips for Working
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