March 19, 2025

Let’s Get Moving! Why Exercise Matters for Your Child

Even from a very young age, the benefits of getting regular exercise are undeniable! At Doodle Bugs!, we prioritize moving our bodies and staying active...

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March 12, 2025

Finding the Right Pre-K Program for Your Family

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development Choosing the right Pre-Kindergarten program can be daunting, especially given the wide range of options available. Families can choose...

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February 6, 2025

10 Effective Strategies for Managing Children’s Behavior

Bridget Wolff, Director of Learning and Development T-TAP Professional Development Specialist, Early Childhood It’s a snowy morning. As you are getting your 3-year-old ready for...

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December 18, 2024

Winter Activities for Your Children on Snowy Days

When the weather turns cold and snowy, how can you keep cabin fever from setting in? As a company based in Western New York, we...

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December 11, 2024

“My First Day at Doodle Bugs!” a Story to Celebrate Our Learning Community, Is Making Its Debut

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development Our first Doodle Bugs! children’s picture book is finally out in the world greeting children, parents, teachers, and hopefully...

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November 12, 2024

Cold & Flu Season: Fun Activities for When Your Child is Home Sick

Fall is in full swing, and that means it’s the time of year when colds, flus and other viruses may make their way through schools,...

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October 28, 2024

Five Halloween Activities to Try at Home!

Kate Puzan, Education Specialist While Halloween is typically thought of as a “spooky” and “scary” time of year (especially for young children), it is also...

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October 23, 2024

8 Green Flags to Look For on Your Child Care Center Tour

Choosing a child care center for your little ones is an important decision. You want to make sure your child will be somewhere safe, with...

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September 10, 2024

Improved Literacy, Stronger Bonds & Better Sleep: The Benefits of Bedtime Reading

For many children, developing a simple but consistent bedtime routine helps ease them into sleep mode while signaling to their brains that it’s time to...

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August 1, 2024

Daycare vs. Early Childhood Education: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve made the decision to seek outside care for your child, that is the first of several choices you’ll be faced with. When it...

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July 30, 2024

The Power of Being Present

Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development When you’re little, early childhood can feel like a time warp; an illusion of time that sometimes seems to...

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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...

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