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Limiting screen time for kids

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Preschool-age children are naturally full of curiosity and creativity. They love learning about interesting things while developing new skills that involve their bodies and minds. Education and entertainment options are plentiful online and through electronic media like television and a cell phone. However, many experts are concerned that children of all ages are spending too much time in front of a digital screen. The following suggestions can help to limit screen time for young children and provide alternate activities for fun and learning. Offer Choices Children who love playing video games or watching favorite television shows may expect to spend considerable time doing these things. Let them choose two games or programs that they enjoy most as the ones they can play for the day. The opportunity to make decisions about playtime can help to satisfy their desire to be in control of their activities. Monitor Screen Activities The daycare center’s computer can be programmed with age-a...

Helping a Child Transition into Daycare

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  Daycare  Transition Can be Hard on a Child, Here are Some Helpful Tips The reality of putting your child or little one in daycare is a daunting task that you and other parents are not looking forward to doing, but unfortunately, this must be done, especially if you’re working. The thought of leaving your minor in day care for a long time can be overwhelming to both parent and child. Exposing them to an environment that they are not familiar with can cause them to suffer from separation anxiety. Below you will find tips that can help yourself and your little one transition to the new routine. · Researching different daycares –  Before deciding on which day-care to send them, you must do research. It would help if you considered talking to other parents and also the staff of the day care. You can also ask to visit one day to get a better understanding of how things operate daily. Doing this will assist you in dealing with the anxiety of sending them there and boost your c...