Childcare & Preschool

Part One: Where to Find It and How to Pay for It

These 5 tips will help you confidently find the for your child
 Finding the right daycare environment for your precious little ones is very challenging. There is a wide array of choices, so be…

Adolescence is a major period of profound growth—physically, mentally and emotionally—so it’s no wonder that this phase of life can be so confusing and challenging for teens… and their…

In 2016, Latrice Claiborne was at home on maternity leave, taking care of a newborn and a toddler. She dreaded going back to the daily grind—the commute, getting her kids to daycare by 7 am, etc….

Presented by Smart Beginnings Rappahannock AreaVirginia is taking big steps to help its youngest learners
 
The first five years of a child’s life lay the foundation for academic success. Making…

State lawmakers must provide financial support to keep care openChild Care Is Essential to Our Economy & Working Parents
The pandemic has created a crisis for families as hundreds of early…

By Brandy CentolanzaWhen it comes to leaving children with a day care provider, parents want to be assured that their little ones are in the best of hands. So, what should moms and dads keep in…

Sandi Haustein
You and your spouse finally agree on a movie you want to see. You find a free weekend night on your calendar. You call up your qualified, reliable, affordable babysitter….

by Petrina Chong HollingsworthMelissa Zentgraf knew early on her young son’s behaviors were not like those of his preschool friends.“He was more persistent in what he would do,” Ms. Zentgraf says….

As many of you know from my previous blog posts, my oldest daughter just started kindergarten.  If you are about my age, and were in elementary school in the 80’s and early 90’s, you probably…