New Uses for Old Cribs

As a result of the new crib standards that were released in December 2010, ALL cribs manufactured before July 2011 will need to be replaced by December 28, 2012. This massive recall will cause cribs to be hitting the curb in high…

High Fives and Beyond

I recently ran across an interesting study concerning praising infants and toddlers. This study conducted by Professor Carol S. Dweck from Stanford University,” showed that the kinds of praise parents give their babies and toddlers influence the child’s motivation later on. It…

Culturally Sensitive Child Care

 by Janice Barnett, Infant/Toddler Specialist Culture is the fundamental building block of identity. Through cultural learning, children gain a feeling of belonging, a sense of personal history, and a security in knowing who they are and where they come from. A child’s…