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Chickadee Contributor
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Get Kids to Listen the First Time
If you have a toddler, then you know what it feels like to have a kid yell “No!” right in your face. You know that no matter how you ask,...
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Chickadee Contributor
Aug 20, 20236 min read
Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Handle Toddler Pushback and Defiance
If you feel like your toddler’s favorite word is “No!”, you aren’t alone. Toddlers are naturally defiant—this “no!” stage is a normal...
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Chickadee Contributor
Aug 14, 20235 min read
Easy Baby Foods to Send to Daycare
Every parent knows that starting solids is equally exciting and daunting. If your baby is in daycare, you’ll need to make sure they have...
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Chickadee Contributor
Aug 3, 20235 min read
Child Development Milestones That are Enhanced by Being in Daycare
Daycare is only one of many types of childcare and it may seem like a daunting choice for some parents. Parents need to weigh many...
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Chickadee Contributor
Jul 27, 20234 min read
How to Make Mornings Smoother When Packing for Daycare
Weekday mornings are notoriously difficult for most families. Everyone needs to be fed, clothed, and packed up within a relatively short...
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Chickadee Contributor
Jul 21, 20234 min read
What Not to Send to Daycare
Sending your child to daycare for the first time is a big change. It is a major transition and it can feel like there is a lot to...
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Chickadee Contributor
Jul 17, 20236 min read
Tips for Great Infant Sleep at Daycare
If you are sending your infant to daycare for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions—maybe some fear or worry too, (which...
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Chickadee Contributor
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Easy Ways to Help Toddlers Stay Hydrated in the Summer
If you want to play all day in the sun and not worry about your toddler getting dehydrated, it’s so important to offer water regularly...
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Chickadee Contributor
Jul 1, 20234 min read
The Ultimate Daycare Packing List for Toddlers
If you’re sending your toddler to daycare soon, you’re probably wondering what you’ll need to include in their backpack on a daily and...
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Chickadee Contributor
May 11, 20233 min read
What is Maine Child Development Services (CDS)?
CDS or Child Development Services is a federal program that serves children with disabilities. If a parent, teacher, or caregiver...
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Chickadee Contributor
May 1, 20233 min read
5 Ways Messy Play Boosts Development in Children
Parents who send their kids to daycare might expect them to come home as clean as they were at drop-off. While that might “save an...
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Chickadee Contributor
Apr 20, 20236 min read
Tips for Smoother Daycare Drop-offs
You know that the first day of daycare is going to be hard, especially at drop-off. What many parents aren’t prepared for is continued...
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Chickadee Contributor
Apr 12, 20235 min read
How to Get Your 1-Year-Old to Nap Like a Pro at Daycare
The most common age for kids to start daycare is 12 months. By this age most kids have stronger immune systems to fight all the new...
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Chickadee Contributor
Apr 6, 20237 min read
Ways to Maintain Breastmilk Supply When Sending Your Baby to Daycare
If you have an infant enrolled in daycare, you know the daily routine of pumping (...and bottle washing, and bottle prepping, and...
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Chickadee Contributor
Mar 28, 20235 min read
Healthy Toddler Lunch & Snack Ideas (for Daycare)
Tired of packing the same thing every day for your toddler? It’s understandable. Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, so your menu...
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Chickadee Contributor
Mar 14, 20232 min read
What is WIC and How do I Apply for WIC in Maine?
WIC is a federal program that provides nutritional support and resources for low-income women, infants and children. WIC resources...
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Chickadee Contributor
Mar 7, 20236 min read
Fun Snow Day Activities for Toddlers and Babies
Stuck inside all day with your kids? Snow days are fun for kids, but they can be stressful for adults who are overwhelmed by the thought...
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Hollie McLachlan
May 10, 20202 min read
Cognitive Boosters: Birth - 3 Months
1. Waltz Me! Perfect for: 0-3 months Reason: Simple yet powerful, “waltzing” with your baby (gently swaying them in time to a waltz,...
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