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Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Get Kids to Listen the First Time

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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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Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Handle Toddler Pushback and Defiance

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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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Child Development Milestones That are Enhanced by Being in Daycare

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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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How to Make Mornings Smoother When Packing for Daycare

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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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Easy Ways to Help Toddlers Stay Hydrated in the Summer

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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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The Ultimate Daycare Packing List for Toddlers

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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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What is Maine Child Development Services (CDS)?

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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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5 Ways Messy Play Boosts Development in Children

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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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How to Get Your 1-Year-Old to Nap Like a Pro at Daycare

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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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Ways to Maintain Breastmilk Supply When Sending Your Baby to Daycare

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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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Healthy Toddler Lunch & Snack Ideas (for Daycare)

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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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What is WIC and How do I Apply for WIC in Maine?

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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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Fun Snow Day Activities for Toddlers and Babies

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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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