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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”
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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”
January 14, 2023
The family is a child’s introduction to the world. A child’s identity is grounded by their culture and heritage. For families, there is pride and honor in sharing your culture with your child. As they step out of the home and into new environments, like child care, holding onto a family’s culture can become complicated. […]
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Happy Holidays?
Activity Ideas Families Infant and Toddler Pre-K Preschool School Age

Happy Holidays?
December 9, 2022
Process Art Tips and Tricks from a Former Teacher
Activity Ideas Families Infant and Toddler Preschool Providers School Age

Process Art Tips and Tricks from a Former Teacher
July 18, 2022
Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
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Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
May 15, 2022

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Bored kids? Explore board games!
Activity Ideas Families Infant and Toddler Pre-K Preschool School Age

Bored kids? Explore board games!
April 14, 2022
A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
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A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
February 13, 2022
Making a House a Home with Family Projects
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Making a House a Home with Family Projects
November 16, 2021
Coping with Infant Loss
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Coping with Infant Loss
October 1, 2021
Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
June 7, 2021
Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
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Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
May 4, 2021
Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
April 1, 2021
Inspiring your preschoolers to be readers and artists
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Inspiring your preschoolers to be readers and artists
February 22, 2021
Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child
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Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child
December 9, 2020
All aboard for potty training
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January 16, 2020
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Culturally-Inclusive Conversations: “Ask Questions, and Be Curious.”
The family is a child’s introduction to the world. A child’s identity is grounded by their culture and heritage. For families, there is pride and honor in sharing your culture with your child. As they step out of the home and into new environments, like child care, holding onto a family’s culture can become complicated. […]
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Happy Holidays?
Oftentimes, we have high hopes for the holidays. We want to go to all places and do all the things. Just imagine it now – Mariah Carey setting the tone as you are sipping cocoa by the fire, and your little ones are quietly crafting at the table. It will be cozy, magical, and perfect, […]
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Process Art Tips and Tricks from a Former Teacher
I have always found a purpose in art. The creative process provides me with time to think and space to express my feelings; but it wasn’t always that way! Being a bit of a perfectionist, it was hard to let go of the “cookie-cutter” crafts. I wanted so badly to be good at art that […]
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Road trip! Tips for Vacations with Children
“Are we there yet?” is the phrase I hear over and over in the car – even for a quick five minute drive. So, call me surprised when I hardly heard this during our 11 hour drive to and from the beach for spring break. My kids are four and eight, and this is only […]
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Bored kids? Explore board games!
“I’m boorrrred!” Is that a common refrain in your household? As much as I know how important outdoor play is for young children, let’s be real. Sometimes you just have to give up the fight, especially when you have kids like mine that melt in the sun and arrive back home from an outdoor play […]
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A Glimpse into Fatherhood: Q & A with CCA Dads
Our male role models in our lives play a special role and offer unique perspectives. For young children, this often starts at home with dads, uncles, and grandfathers! Child Care Answers wanted to learn more about this perspective and had the privilege to interview four dads in our community about their experiences in fatherhood. Share […]
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Making a House a Home with Family Projects
by Family & Communty Engagement Manager, Tom Taylor, and his wife, Jami This November, we will celebrate five years of living in our current home. This is the longest we’ve lived in one place since marrying in 2012. Our house is small and quirky and not in a perfect location, but we’ve been able to […]
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Coping with Infant Loss
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, Family Engagement Specialist Ever since I can remember, I have known two things about myself – I was going to be a teacher and I was going to have a family of my own. One of those dreams came quite naturally, and I have had the privilege to love and […]
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
By Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed., Family Engagement Specialist Summer is filled with opportunities for children and adults to play outdoors. When children begin to explore and interact with nature, these outdoor opportunities begin to transform into learning experiences. As a former preschool teacher, I loved giving the kids a chance to get outdoors to play and learn […]
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Summer Break: Activities to Keep your School-ager Engaged
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed, Family Engagement Specialist As an aunt to four quadruplets finishing up fourth grade, I know how much they are looking forward to summer – I bet your kids are too! They are likely excited for a change and to spend time with family. For parents and caregivers, it can be stressful filling […]
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Explore the Outdoors with Nature Play
By Jamie Le Sesne Spears, M.Ed., Family Engagement Specialist Summer is filled with opportunities for children and adults to play outdoors. When children begin to explore and interact with nature, these outdoor opportunities begin to transform into learning experiences. Benefits of nature play Natural learning happens when young children play in and with nature. In fact, nature play is beneficial not only for physical growth but […]
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Inspiring your preschoolers to be readers and artists
by Jamie Le Sesne Spears, Family Engagement Specialist Even before your little one can read, their journey to becoming a reader begins with you! Story time is more than just fun for children; reading aloud is an essential part of supporting literacy and developing language skills. Encouraging your preschooler to participate in story time The […]
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Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child
by Lauren George, Family Support Specialist Children are explorers and inventors who learn by doing. I have the joy of seeing this play out every day at home with my little ones. Play gives children an opportunity to develop and practice new skills at their own pace by following their unique interests. With hundreds and […]
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All aboard for potty training
As our resident infant/toddler expert, our Lauren George talks the talk (but most, importantly, walks the walk). When she’s not busy corralling her active first-grader, she’s living the dream of toilet training her two-year old. WHEN’S THE BEST TIME TO TOILET TRAIN? There is not one “right” way or one “right” age to learn how […]