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September 11, 2018

Meet Jillian Rushman: September Employee of the Month

Like clockwork, pumpkin spice lattes, hayrides and “quick weeknight meals” have filled our news feeds – fall is (almost) here! So, grab your latte and snuggle up, we have our first Employee of the Month of  the new school year to introduce you to. Miss Jillian is a tremendous asset to our school age program Read More »

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September 6, 2018

Music Therapists Bring New Enrichment Program to all Ages!

Doodle Bugs! and Bloom Creative Arts have been working together on an exciting collaboration that will  bring Music Therapists to all of our classrooms, each month,  for an exciting music enrichment program – Music Rocks! We have spent the past year trailing the program in each of our age groups and are thrilled to grow Read More »

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August 29, 2018

3 Steps for Supporting the Back-to-School Transition

Contributed by Lindsay Leusch, Doodle Bugs! Director of Education Outreach; Behavior Specialist Emotional development is one of the main influencers in a child’s life. These skills not only drive social abilities and academic outcomes, but family dynamics as well. With that being said, it’s critical to understand what this development entails and the support it Read More »

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August 22, 2018

I’m thinking about running away.

Contributed by Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development Back in June, as we were driving home from my son’s Pre-K graduation ceremony, my almost-5-year old looked out the window, deep in thought and uncharacteristically quiet. This wasn’t like him. He is consistently adaptable – he is flexible on road trips, exhibits leadership instincts, and seems Read More »

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August 14, 2018

Back to Work After Baby: 4 Tips to Ease the Transition

Contributed by Toni Berrafato, Program Evaluation Specialist As a Doodle Bugs! employee, I have the unique perspective of knowing and understanding our program inside and out — the educational, operational and employee-engagement aspects, all of which play a huge role in creating an ideal learning environment for young children. However, just like any other parent, Read More »

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August 9, 2018

Intergenerational Connections – Benefits for Young and Old

Contributed by Jenna Cochrane, Program Coordinator, Orchard Park Center What is more heartwarming than the youngest and the eldest people in our communities getting together to have some good, old-fashioned fun? Over the past year, many of our centers have forged relationships with nearby senior care facilities. We’ve talked about it before on the blog because we Read More »

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August 1, 2018

Meet Emily Melnick: August Employee of the Month

Happy August! It’s a new month and that means we are bursting at the seams to introduce you to our newest member of the Employee of the Month club– Emily Melnick. Miss Emily is a Teacher Assistant and Center Opener at our Mars, PA center. But, her positive impact on the team, community and company Read More »

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July 31, 2018

5 Reasons Why A Career in Early Childhood Education is the #BestJobEver

Contributed by Lana Diaz, Recruitment Specialist  Working in early childhood education is a profession that offers perks that go beyond a paycheck. It’s a career that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in young lives. You know what they say — choose a job you love and you will never have to work Read More »

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July 25, 2018

The mess… is where the magic happens.

Contributed by Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development With each easel paint drip to the floor, each sensory bin splatter, every rice table spill, and every toy bin tumble, most adults experience a sense of anxiousness.  Most of us in the moment are already creating our task list for clean-up. Meanwhile, the child’s experience has Read More »

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July 19, 2018

The Importance of Water Play

 contributed by: Alison Tweedie, Education Specialist What is your favorite summertime childhood memory? I asked this question during a professional development training recently. The majority of teachers responded with fond memories of playing in pools, jumping in puddles, running through sprinklers and floating on rivers and lakes. Most responses had something to do with water. Read More »

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