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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 and less than 2 hours per day for older children. Excessive screen time puts young children at risk. -40% of 3 month old infants are regular viewers of screen media and 19% of babies...

It seems that germs and children go hand and hand...literally.  Close quarters help germs spread equally to all children in a "school" or "group play" setting.  In a child care environment upper respiratory infections are more common and a child that is contagious...

Achieving success with any learning program is critical in a child care setting, especially on Long Island where academic competition could be demanding.  At The Tender Nest, we invigorate our curriculum with unique opportunities for all children: Set Goals: ...

Researchers agree that parents and providers play a key role in building a child's self-esteem.  The foundation of a healthy self-esteem begins forming when infants develop attachments to important adults around them. A positive self-esteem means that a child feels...

Find ideas for young, aspiring artists:  janbrett.com Show your child paintings and sculptures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art:  metmuseum.org/explore/museumkids.htm Invite your little artist to create their own Picasso-like masterpiece:  mrpicassohead.com

Behavior is a means of communication.  When young children exhibit challenging behavior they are usually "trying to communicate something".  They are trying to tell us something about an object, a person or an activity they want or don't want.  Our job is to figure...

Even the youngest children enjoy listening to language.  The coos and babbles that a baby makes are the beginning of language development.  You can help your child develop a love for reading and books without investing a lot of time and money.  Here are a few ideas:...

Scaffolding instruction is a tool that helps provide a natural way for children to learn by reflecting on something they have previously experienced.  Scaffolding supports the child in learning something new based on what they already know or can do. Scaffolding can...

According to the Child Development Institute the following information is a representation of typical language development.  Most children will not follow the chart to the letter but the information is presented so parents will know what to expect as their child...

New York State is developing a "rating system" for child care programs. The system is called "QualityStars NY" and all programs licensed in New York State whether center or home based will be awarded one to five stars based on criteria to be determined.  This system...