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Education – Failure is “NOT” a Bad Option
The following information appeared in Time Magazine, September 10th, 2012. Much drama surrounds the act of raising children. Tiger moms square off against free-range parents and one of the lodestars that they have followed is educational achievement. Children who get...
More Stimulating Discussion From The Tender Nest!
One of the missions of The Tender Nest is to provide information that is practical, applicable and encouraging. Topics of interest will always be stimulating as well as imaginative and will enable you to develop skills that can make your parenting experience more...
Teaching Patience – In School and Out
Everyone wants their children to be happy and successful. Today however, "success" is often defined by test scores. While important, there are more essential skills we can teach a child to help them be successful in the future. The teaching of "patience" helps a young...
Your Baby’s Skin “Needs” Protection
Summer is filled with outdoor fun. But your little ones skin can pay a price if you are not careful. Just one blistering sunburn from unprotected sun exposure as a child may double the risk of melanoma. This according to The Skin Cancer Foundation. You can protect...
Searching For Preschool – Knowing What To Look For
Early childhood education builds a foundation for learning and socialization. Choosing the "right" preschool program for your child usually requires a "gut" instinct from the parent. However, there are certain areas to assess when evaluating a preschool program: A...
Keep The Reading Bug Alive
Here are some tips for keeping your children engaged in books all summer long: Be a model. Children who observe their parents reading become eager readers themselves. Discuss the stories you like and why like them. Use the library. Make sure your children have a...
Summer Fun At The Tender Nest
Why not consider the summer program at The Tender Nest? It is a great alternative for children of "all ages". It's not summer camp but captures much of the same experiences for your child. And, it's a lot more affordable! Outdoor fun is always the theme at The...
Helping The Bed-Wetter
According to Dr. Bill Sears, about 15% of five- year- olds still wet their beds, and boys outnumber girls four to one. The following is a step by step approach that is used in Dr. Sears pediatric practice that may offer help in controlling or ending this difficult...
Helping Your Baby Grow
Here are some helpful hints about your baby's development that I learned over many years as a child care provider: From 9 to 11 months of age your baby should: Begin to learn to hold a "sippy" cup. Reach for pieces of food and pick them up between their thumb and...
“A Day In The Life” – Of A Day Care Child
"Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and had a cup" - Yep, The Beatles said it all. I know, they were not talking about a parent with a child in day care BUT, they could have been. The experience is not much different...
