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Dog Pack Attacks Gator In FloridaAt times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the “apex Read More...

Correct Time to Drink Water….Very Important Very interesting ! And Very important. We watch the children, and few of them ever go to the drinking fountain because they have not learned the habit. Water is a wonderful habit and needs to be a big part of every child’s day. Did you know? Read More...

We, at Sittercity, understand that finding your ideal caregiver is about so much more than simply finding someone to do the job. It’s about trust. It’s about chemistry. It’s about finding the perfect fit. We created this commercial to give families hope that they can find their Mary and trust their child is in good [...] Read More...

Photo: familyfun.go.com Don’t you just love handy-dandy, cutesy crafts? If you’re like me, and things like spiffy wallets made from orange juice cartons peak your interest, then you’ve got to see what Family Fun has in store for you and your kiddos, just in time for back-to-school days! There are eraser cars, and t-shirt totes, and my all-time fave: Pencil Buddies. Oh, there’s more, too, so check it out — and get to work! Read More...

Photo: familyfun.go.com Don’t you just love handy-dandy, cutesy crafts? If you’re like me, and things like spiffy wallets made from orange juice cartons peak your interest, then you’ve got to see what Family Fun has in store for you and your kiddos, just in time for back-to-school days! There are eraser cars, and t-shirt totes, and my all-time fave: Pencil Buddies. Oh, there’s more, too, so check it out — and get to work! Read More...

It’s going to be another hot day. Summer clothes please – no jeans! We will be doing our usual Reading, writing and arithmetic Monday through Thursday in the morning, and in the afternoon, Miss Nita is doing a program on clay. I know the kids will love this. On Tuesday, Miss Amy will be doing a program on wind instruments in the afternoon and the children will actually make a flute. On Wednesday, Mr. Denny will be tackling magnets. On Thursday, we will have a visit from a dental Read More...

It’s going to be another hot day. Summer clothes please – no jeans! We will be doing our usual Reading, writing and arithmetic Monday through Thursday in the morning, and in the afternoon, Miss Nita is doing a program on clay. I know the kids will love this. On Tuesday, Miss Amy will be doing a program on wind instruments in the afternoon and the children will actually make a flute. On Wednesday, Mr. Denny will be tackling magnets. On Thursday, we will have a visit from a dental Read More...

 Someone once told me, finding a good babysitter is like finding a good bra – almost impossible to find and too difficult to live without. There are so many factors that go into what makes a great babysitter, but what it really comes down to is trust. And in the wake of craigslist and internet dating disaster stories, how can you be expected to trust the internet to find you what you need anymore? Here’s how. We’ve said it many times at Care.com: your safety is our #1 priority. Read More...

Daycare Incentives, Photo by kugelfish Marketing your daycare business is a full-time year-round task. Besides advertising your daycare business with flyers, business cards, open houses, and online ads, there is another smart option: Start a new client incentives program. Offering incentives for enrolling as well as incentives when a client refers a family to your child care business is a great marketing tool that may help increase enrollment. Here are a few examples of Read More...

Daycare Incentives, Photo by kugelfish Marketing your daycare business is a full-time year-round task. Besides advertising your daycare business with flyers, business cards, open houses, and online ads, there is another smart option: Start a new client incentives program. Offering incentives for enrolling as well as incentives when a client refers a family to your child care business is a great marketing tool that may help increase enrollment. Here are a few examples of Read More...

Someone asked for my pizza recipe. So once again I’m going to post it, but I will add some suggestions to make the pizza at home with some “I never thought to do thats.” Basic pizza dough is easy. For one regular round large pizza or one regular cookie sheet pizza you will need: 1 heaping tablespoon of yeast1 cup baby bath warm water1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons canola or olive oil3 – 4 cups flour Note: healthier flours make your meal Read More...

Someone asked for my pizza recipe. So once again I’m going to post it, but I will add some suggestions to make the pizza at home with some “I never thought to do thats.” Basic pizza dough is easy. For one regular round large pizza or one regular cookie sheet pizza you will need: 1 heaping tablespoon of yeast1 cup baby bath warm water1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons canola or olive oil3 – 4 cups flour Note: healthier flours make your meal Read More...

WHAT A PITY KULULA DOESN’T FLY INTERNATIONALLY – WE SHOULD SUPPORT THEM IF ONLY FOR THEIR HUMOUR – SO TYPICALLY SOUTH AFRICAN. Kulula is an Airline with head office situated in Johannesburg . Kulula airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight “safety lecture” and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:On a Kulula flight, (there is no assigned seating, you just sit where Read More...

WHAT A PITY KULULA DOESN’T FLY INTERNATIONALLY – WE SHOULD SUPPORT THEM IF ONLY FOR THEIR HUMOUR – SO TYPICALLY SOUTH AFRICAN. Kulula is an Airline with head office situated in Johannesburg . Kulula airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight “safety lecture” and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:On a Kulula flight, (there is no assigned seating, you just sit where Read More...

We asked our OwnADaycare Facebook fans who are daycare owners, to reveal information they would love to anonymously convey to parents. This information is helpful not only for parents who send their child to daycare, but also will help new daycare owners create and enforce policies for their daycare business. Advice fell into two categories: Daycare owners have issues with respect for policies and with behavioral issues. In part 2 of this article, we list behavioral Read More...

It was a fun week. We began the week with a nice morning schedule of arithmetic, reading and writing. Then a brief recess followed by a lively music class. Then lunch. We had easy children’s dishes this week of spaghetti, Polish sausage, Leigh’s lunch or breakfast for lunch, and baked chicken on Thursday and bacon pizza on Friday. In the afternoons, our “program” has been lots of fun. On Monday, Mrs. St. Louis taught the War of the Angels from Revelations. The children Read More...

Childcare. It’s not a word; it’s a world. The subject of the world is child; the action of the world is care. As child and care seem to struggle against each other in a never ending series of problems, we need to ask if creating a childcare world in the daily absence of the parent can really work well? Do we bring enough of a home environment into childcare and if not, without it, can we hope to give children a growing media that will take the place of home during away hours? Parents Read More...

Photo: vancouverfilmschool, Flickr On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites. Is your toddler ready for preschool? Might want to give it some thought before you sign up your little one for class! The Senate passed a bill to make school lunches healthy. Cafeteria pizza may never be the same — thank goodness. Trip down memory lane — 10 vintage school supplies! Got kids heading to college? Well, then, you’ll need the ultimate Read More...

Whether you are for the health care project or against it, this is pretty funny. Just a little update from DC on the progress of our national healthcare plan. Now, let me get this straight……we’re trying to pass a health care plan written by a committee whose Read More...