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April 21, 2014

It’s the Little Things: Understanding Why “Good Job” isn’t Always “Good”

As busy parents with young children, it’s inevitable that at some point we’ve become distracted while our kiddos are telling us about something they just accomplished. Or we want to react positively when they are excited. There’s also a good chance that in response to that announcement, we’ve replied “good job.” To most, “good” praise Read More »

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January 8, 2014

Introducing Renee Warren, Penfield’s New Director

We are pleased to announce a new addition to the Doodle Bugs! Penfield location: Renee Warren joins the center as the new director. Marissa Lee has been promoted to the Rochester Regional Manager, so families will still see her smiling face from time to time. Renee has her bachelor’s degree in childhood education and her Read More »

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December 6, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Suggests Top Five Educational Toys this Holiday Season

For many parents of young children, the holiday shopping season becomes a painstaking session of research and deliberation in deciding what toys to purchase. There really should be a flow chart for holiday shopping for children. We imagine it would go something like this: Is it age-appropriate? Yes, next question. Is it budget friendly? Yes, 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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May 22, 2013

Doodle Bugs! Greece Construction Update

We’re happy to say that construction of the beautiful new facility in Greece, NY is right on track! The structure is up, and finishing touches on the exterior part of the building are in the process of being completed.  With an amazing interior design, indoor play village, and an outstanding outdoor play area, the new Doodle 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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