May 9, 2019
A reflection on my first year as ‘mom’ – and an open letter to all moms
Contributed by: Toni Berrafato, Program Evaluation Specialist 10 days after my first Mother’s Day, year one of motherhood will come to a close. Over the past year, I’ve shared with you my first drop-off, my first month as a “working mom”, and my feelings about relying on child care. As I reflect, I keep coming Read More »
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2016
6 Tips for Easing Back into Routine
Happy September! For most (children and adults!), the month of September and the Labor Day holiday comes with a lot of mixed emotions. Excitement for a new chapter, anxiety about change, sadness that “he’s not a baby anymore”, relief for the routine that fall brings, disappointed that summer is coming to an end– the list goes Read More »
Read MoreOctober 16, 2014
How to Help Your Child Read Fluently
Introducing our guest blogger:ABCmouse.com is a partner of Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers and offers a way for children to interact with technology while learning foundational skills, experimenting with cause and effect, and collaborating with classmates. All Doodle Bugs! preschool and pre-k classroom teachers use ABCmouse.com’s learning activities as an extension of play-based classroom activities and the classroom-linked Read More »
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2014
The Fight Against Illness…One Germ at a Time
This isn’t Gotham City, but there is a villain lurking about. That villain is germs! Not only is it cold and flu season, but a fast-spreading virus related to hand-foot-and-mouth disease called enterovirus D68 is hospitalizing kids across the country, including in Buffalo. With children back in school, the spread of germs becomes more prevalent. Read More »
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2014
Still Struggling with Back-to-School Routines? It’s Not Too Late to Make It Easier.
For many families, there’s a long list of to-dos for the fall and back-to-school season; from adjusting bed times to mastering the art of lunch packing, new routines are created and introduced. Despite good intentions, families can still struggle with these new transitions weeks after the start of school. According to Christina Fecio, director of Read More »
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2014
Calming the Back-to-School Jitters
Introducing our guest blogger: WatchMeGrow. Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers partner with WatchMeGrow to offer high-quality streaming video at all of our centers. Parents of children at Doodle Bugs! can securely log in to see important moments during their child’s day at child care. Parents feel connected and see first hand the extraordinary level of care Read More »
Read MoreAugust 11, 2014
Let Doodle Bugs! Help with Dinner Tonight!
At Doodle Bugs!, we know that healthy children are happy children. That’s why nutrition, fitness, and other healthy habits are integral parts of the Doodle Bugs! program. It starts with the high-quality, nutritious meals served at breakfast and lunch, which are filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and deliciousness. Because eating well is a key to Read More »
Read MoreAugust 1, 2014
10 Signs of a Great Preschool
It’s hard to believe the summer will soon be wrapping up and we’ll be welcoming in a new season. With fall comes the excitement of back-to-school, new routines and schedules, and more! Many families are exploring new early education programs with the intention of enrolling their child in the best environment possible. If your child is between Read More »
Read MoreJuly 21, 2014
Learning Styles and Technology
Introducing our guest blogger:ABCmouse.com is a partner of Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers and offers a way for children to interact with technology while learning foundational skills, experimenting with cause and effect, and collaborating with classmates. All Doodle Bugs! preschool and pre-k classroom teachers use ABCmouse.com’s learning activities as an extension of play-based classroom activities and the classroom-linked Read More »
Read MoreJune 20, 2014
Summer Camp Goes Beyond Fun and Games
As the school year winds down and the summer season starts, parents are planning vacations, exploring camp options and looking forward to downtime. While summer camp is known to help prevent the summer slide—as well as produce weeks of fun—it has a tremendous impact on the development of a child’s social skills. Science has established Read More »
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