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April 7, 2014

Help Teach Children to Minimize the Germ Farm

It can sometimes be a challenge for a young child to stop playing long enough to use the bathroom, let alone getting them to hold off on playing even longer to wash their hands. Though, the idea of good hygiene and germs can be comprehended by even toddlers. Our Doodle Bugs! faculty not only follows Read More »

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December 4, 2013

Put Away the Mommy Guilt

For years now the mommy wars have had working moms and stay-at-home moms comparing whose battle scars are the deepest. One such scar, particularly for working moms, is centered around the topic of child care.  No matter how you spin it, putting your child in someone else’s care is a very scary situation and a Read More »

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November 20, 2013

Teaching Children How to be Thankful this Holiday

The holidays are such a festive time of year, with many opportunities to entertain, enjoy good food and friends and celebrate the season. However, it’s easy to be swept up in those activities and forget the meaning behind the holidays, in particular Thanksgiving. As parents, we strive every day to instill good values in our Read More »

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June 4, 2013

Poolin’ Around This Summer? Parents, Keep These Safety Tips in Mind

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without some pool time, so Doodle Bugs! has made Swim Club a part of its annual summer camp program. Each week, campers get the chance to enjoy water play and swimming at a local pool. However, this treasured summer activity is not just fun and games; it has a serious side to Read More »

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April 25, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Draft Picks…

As the official childcare providers of the Buffalo Bills, we felt we had to get in on the draft action too. So, we decided to create our own mock draft and create the ultimate Doodle Bugs! team. So far our team consists of Mr. Doodle Bug as quarterback, of course, Super Why as the wide Read More »

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April 18, 2013

The Benefits of Child Care Go Beyond One Day

Putting the mommy wars aside, all parents—working full time or part time, work-at-home or stay-at-home—understand the benefits that an educational childcare provider can offer: socialization, positive learning experiences and relationship-building skills. According to a National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) study, high-quality child care is linked to better cognitive development through age 4½ Read More »

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April 9, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #158

For this week’s edition of Team Tuesday, we would like to highlight the Mandell family from our Cheektowaga Center!  They just recently took advantage of our “Where In The World Is Mr. Doodle Bug?” home/school connection. This travel bag includes a Mr. Doodle Bug plush doll & vacation journal, designed for you to scrapbook your time Read More »

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April 3, 2013

Early Childhood Education Overrated? We Think Not…Give Us Your Insight.

With next week being the Week of the Young Child, we’ve been thinking how important our teachers and directors are and the impact they make on our children’s development. As working parents, it’s easy to overlook the significance of our child’s early years and how it shapes their learning and development, because we are so focused on the daily grind: get them Read More »

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March 28, 2013

Child Care Waitlist? Have No Fear…

With the fall season around the corner, parents everywhere are now researching options for child care and are faced with the potential of being placed on a waitlist. Doodle Bugs! understands that the slightest hint of the term “waitlist” can sometimes evoke the feeling of fear and panic, causing mom to bargain and plead, checkbook Read More »

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