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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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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Play is important work for a child. It is vital to the development of brain structure and function, and when children play, studies show they are expanding neural connectivity and improving in social-emotional skills along with executive function. Unstructured, independent play is not just a way for a child to keep themselves occupied without the
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