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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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May 6, 2013

Tips for Parents on Sun Safety for Kids

It’s tempting for parents to open the doors and let the kids run free outside now that the winter is finally behind us, but before you do there are some things you need to know about that warm, beautiful sunshine. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs during childhood—and just 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 16, 2013

Show Some Love for Libraries!

Doodle Bugs! loves National Library Week, which takes place April 14-20! It’s a terrific opportunity to highlight and recognize libraries as a fantastic resource for families. A library card gives children a chance to explore new books, learn about new places or cultures and discover a joy of reading. Library habits and traditions can be 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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January 18, 2013

Additional Acts of Kindness – Act #17

For his seventeenth act of kindness, Mr. Doodle Bug was feeling lucky. He went with some of his friends from our Penfield center and bought lottery tickets to dispense to people shopping at Wegmans! _____________________________________________________________ In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Mr. Doodle Bug and friends began 2012 with  20 Acts of Kindness, an effort that proved to Read More »

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January 16, 2013

Additional Acts of Kindness – Act #16

In honor of his sixteenth act of kindness, Mr. Doodle Bug assisted his friends at our Clarence Center with their fundraiser for the SPCA! Through their very own car wash and bake sale, the children and Mr. Doodle Bug raised over $75.00 to donate to their local shelter. _____________________________________________________________ In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Mr. Read More »

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January 10, 2013

Additional Acts of Kindness – Act #10

Mr. Doodle Bug showed up at the Clarence Tim Horton’s for his tenth act of kindness! Pleasantly surprising the woman who was ordering, he kindly stepped in and paid for her breakfast. What a sweet way to start the day! _____________________________________________________________ In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Mr. Doodle Bug and friends began 2012 with  20 Acts of Read More »

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