April 19, 2019

Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Children

Contributed by Lauren Wierzbicki , Education Specialist Happy Earth Day! The first Earth Day was in 1970 and was an effort to bring awareness to creating and...

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April 3, 2019

Meet Shaina Samples: April Employee of the Month

This is an exciting time of year at Doodle Bugs! We’re coming off a huge celebration — our Annual Conference, where we: grew professionally, formed...

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March 13, 2019

March is Music in our Schools Month

Contributed by Toni Berrafato, Program Evaluation Specialist Music plays a large role in our lives, no matter our age. A walk through the grocery store,...

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March 7, 2019

Meet Courtney Smith: March Employee of the Month

There is something so beautiful about the magic and wonder of celebrations in early childhood. We are creating the first moments and memories that will...

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February 5, 2019

Meet Vicki Vettorel: February Employee of the Month

In a month that’s filled with hearts, sweets and notes of adoration, we think there’s no better time tell you how much we LOVE Miss...

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December 11, 2018

5 Ways to Involve Young Children in the Holiday Hustle & Bustle

Contributed by: Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development Have you had one of those (fleeting) moments when the holiday season moves like a peacefully, drifting snowflake...

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December 4, 2018

Meet Katerina Walek: December Employee of the Month

In the final month of 2018 (wait, what? How did we get here?), we feel honored to recognize an incredible, talented member of our team....

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November 8, 2018

Every Moment is an Opportunity to Learn.

Contributed by Toni Berrafato, Program Evaluation Specialist Childhood is a developmental journey of amazement and wonder. The simplest experiences are the most fascinating, and every...

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November 7, 2018

Meet Alyssa Dickerson: November Employee of the Month

By title, Miss Alyssa is a Lead Infant Teacher at our Henrietta, NY location. But, if you were to ask her teammates or the parents...

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October 29, 2018

Handling the Holidays: 4 Common Halloween Hiccups

Contributed by Lauren Wierzbicki, Education Specialist Halloween can be an exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) time for children. They’re looking forward to wearing the costume they picked...

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October 24, 2018

Daily Practices for Nurturing a Love for Literacy

Most of us, at one point or another, have felt the pressure to ensure our children don’t “fall behind” when it comes to learning to...

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October 18, 2018

The Evolution of Kindness

Contributed by Lindsay Leusch, Director of Education Outreach; Behavior Specialist As a company and educational program we’ve always prioritized what’s best for children. This expectation...

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