Posts by Just For Kids
How to Ease the Transition Between Summer Vacation and Back to School
Summertime is a great time for kids to take a break from their rigorous academic schedule to process all the information they have learned over the school year, grow and learn about themselves, and get ready for the upcoming school year. As July nears an end, it means that summer vacation is quickly vanishing as…
Read MoreDon’t Let Them Lose Everything They Learned This Year: Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer
Summer break from school is meant to be a way for kids to get outside and be kids while they process all the information they learned during the school year. It is not meant to be a time where children dump all the data that they learned and trade it in for mindless activities. Studies…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Kids Active This Summer
Summer break has been an American tradition for schools dating back to colonial times when it was necessary to have more hands on the farm during peak growing season. Although most children no longer spend their days providing labor on the family´s farm, we have kept the tradition of a long summer break between grades.…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Reliable, Reputable Child Care
Making the decision to put your little one into a child care facility is a big one. You are putting your child into the care and responsibility of a daycare provider, and you want to make sure that you and your family feel completely safe and comfortable with the environment. Many families choose to put…
Read MoreWhat To Look For When Deciding On A Child Care Service
Finding a good, reputable daycare for your child is a big decision that requires time and energy. You want to make sure that your kiddo is getting the best child care possible while learning and getting to know other children. And most of all, you want to them to be safe, seen, and well taken…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Positive Adult Role Models
As parents, we want our children to grow up to be “good people” as they enter adulthood. But how does a child learn how to be a good person? How do they learn how to treat others, how to handle conflict, how to listen, and how to be – or not be – successful? From…
Read MoreWinter Break Child Care
Winter break can be a stressful time for families. Many families are trying to arrange holiday get-togethers with the family while still working full or part-time jobs. When you take into consideration that kids are now out of school, it can seem impossible to get everything in order. The Chicago Public Schools calendar has designated…
Read MoreHow After School Care Can Set Your Kid Up For Success
More and more parents are turning to after school child care than ever before. More families have two working parents, or separated couples are experiencing the challenges of being a working single parent. While many jobs keep parents busy until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., most schools dismiss kids around 3:00, sometimes even earlier. So what…
Read MoreHow To Know When Your Child Is Ready For Preschool
Deciding if or when to enroll your child in preschool can be a big decision. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if your child is ready for the next step. Has your child ever spent time away from you? Sending a child to preschool when he or she has never spent time…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Start Looking For After School Care For Fall
Chicago Public Schools projected 2017-2018 school year start date is September 5, the day after Labor Day. While specific schools may start earlier or later, it is clear to see that the end of summertime fun will be here before we know it. That means it is time to start lining up after school care…
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