8 Benefits of Daycare for Children in Chicago

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A good daycare is a viable option for working parents. Daycare isn’t only an excellent choice for parents; it can also benefit children in more ways than one. The environment, as well as instruction and structure, have academic benefits for kids. So if you’re still thinking twice about leaving your little one in a daycare,…

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Why is Preschool Important?

A lot of parents with children under four are faced with the decision of whether to send their child to preschool. While many people are under the impression that a preschool class is all about playing, there is actually more to it than that. Preschool is crucial for your child’s development. But if you find…

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How To Celebrate National Bike Month With Your Kids

Ask just about anyone and they can usually –and vividly — remember when they first learned to ride a bike! It’s just something you never forget… No matter how long it’s been since you hopped on a bike, National Bike Month provides the perfect reason to get back out there and ride again! Here’s how…

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Tips for Better Work-Life Balance for Parents in Chicago

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If you think balancing work and family life is difficult, just imagine how challenging it is for working parents. With all the time spent at work, doing errands, taking care of the household chores, etc., there doesn’t seem to be much time left to spend with the kids. And as a parent, it’s easy to…

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Reasons Why You Should Educate Children on the Value of Volunteering

Raising kids isn’t easy…especially in a society that often seems so self-absorbed. (selfies, anyone?) So how can parents help kids see beyond their own immediate interests and concerns? By involving their children in opportunities to volunteer their time and energies towards helping others. While volunteering benefits those on the receiving end – both the individuals…

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Tips for Choosing the Right Preschool in Chicago

Preschool is an excellent educational foundation for your child if you want them to be prepared and ready for their future learning endeavors. And the decision of which preschool a child needs to attend shouldn’t be taken lightly. Parents, is picking the right preschool one of your dilemmas? It can be overwhelming, especially when you…

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Get Your Kids Talking about School with these 6 Tips

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“How was school” is a question kids find too big to answer. When you throw them this question, they’ll feel like they have to sum up their whole day and don’t know where to start. The result? They’ll give you a “fine” for an answer. And this is not what we want to hear. As…

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How to Celebrate National Nutrition Month at Home and School

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“Invest in Yourself – Buy Nutrition” was the theme for the first National Nutrition Month. It was created in 1973 by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The ADA is known now as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It actually started as a week long to begin with, but has expanded to a full month…

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Home & School Connection

Our dedicated and experienced staff at both of our Chicago and Evanston daycare centers believe in working together with parents to ensure school success. They know learning opportunities don’t stop after you pick up your child from Toddler Town. They can and should happen everywhere! Want to know more? Check out The Home & School Connection!…

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