July 14, 2026

Why Doodle Bugs! Loves WatchMeGrow: The Benefits of Live Video Streaming for Families

Bridget Wolff, Director of Franchise Development Being apart from your child isn’t always easy. Whether it’s your child’s first week at Doodle Bugs! or their...

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July 6, 2026

Choosing Educational Books for Your Child: Examining The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eden Stafstrom, MA PhD ABD, Spanish Immersion Curriculum & Program Manager When parents ask me how to support their child’s language development, one of...

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June 26, 2026

Outdoor Play Activities to Try This Summer

Megan Cavanaugh, Learning and Development Manager Outdoor play is incredibly beneficial all year long, with each season offering unique opportunities for exploration and learning. Summer...

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June 3, 2026

Getting More Out of Car Time with Your 3-4 Year Old

“Are we there yet?” For many parents of 3- and 4-year-olds, even a short drive can feel long. One minute your child is happily looking...

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May 13, 2026

What is Play-Based Learning?

At Doodle Bugs!, we believe children are always learning—and that learning is most meaningful when it happens through play. Play-based learning is more than fun...

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April 7, 2026

The Role Nutrition Plays in Your Child’s Learning, Behavior, and Development

Hannah Luchey, Marketing Coordinator As a toddler parent, I know firsthand how tempting it is to rely on quick, grab-and-go snacks. On busy days, it...

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April 1, 2026

Celebrating Differences During Limb Difference Awareness Month

April is Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to help young children learn about inclusion, empathy, and celebrating differences. In early childhood education, these conversations are...

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March 26, 2026

Outdoor Play: Where Learning and Fun Meet

At Doodle Bugs!, we believe children are learning at all times. One of our favorite learning environments? The great outdoors! Outdoor play is more than...

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March 11, 2026

More Than a Paycheck – How Childcare Jobs Prepare You for the Future

When people think about childcare jobs, they often focus on the here and now: classrooms, crayons and circle time. But what many don’t realize is...

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March 3, 2026

Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with Our Annual Musical Sharing Event!

March is Music in Our Schools Month, and we are excited to invite families to celebrate the joy, creativity, and learning that music brings to...

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January 15, 2026

Thank You for 34 Incredible Years!

For 34 years, Doodle Bugs! has been a trusted part of the community, growing alongside the families we serve and providing high-quality early childhood education....

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January 14, 2026

Questions to Ask on Your Child Care Tour

As parents, we know that choosing the right child care setting is one of the most important decisions we make. It’s a place where our...

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