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About the Toddlers & Preschool CommunityDon’t let your toddling bundles of joy be the only ones discovering new and exciting things. Explore everything needed to keep up with their changing needs, all the way to the preschool doors. Recent ArticlesFor just pennies an ounce compared to store bought remedies, you can use Essential Oils to treat all your minor summer-time injuries in a safe, economical and effective way. Bug bites and stings For bee stings, first remove the stinger and clean the area with diluted bicarbonate soda. For a wasp sting, clean the area with either [...] For parents, first-aid comes with the territory of having children. Here is a guide to a few of the most common injuries and what you should do. First-aid for scrapes and cuts Minor flesh wounds can bleed a lot, especially on the face. Don’t panic. Rinse the wound under clean water so you can see what you’re [...] I love buying toys for my six grandchildren. As a “Nana” I feel that it is my right to spoil them. As a former teacher, however, I try to include a lot of educational toys. A good educational toy provides entertainment and teaching. Kids learn while having fun, without even realizing it. Perhaps the most important [...] The best time to get your children to try new foods is when they are hungry. Let’s face it, everything tastes better when you are hungry. If you want them to try a nutritious snack food that you think they may not like, give it to them right after school. My kids are starving when [...] Child care costs are astronomical in some areas of the United States, and can significantly vary depending on where you live. Before returning to work, consider these tips to lower child care costs. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Invest in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account : Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) “allow you to be reimbursed [...] View Archive of Articles »Latest Discussions |