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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Structure for Pre-Schoolers

The first few years of your children’s lives are magical. They’re learning and growing so much, developing their personalities, and discovering fun and play. At the same time, small kids can be very challenging for parents. It can be frustrating to balance work and home life, keep your young ones engaged, and know where to encourage independence and where to set boundaries. Check out these tips to help, but the first is this: Relax. The very fact that you’re involved enough to be concerned about your child’s growth is a sign that you’re a caring parent.

Daycare

Let’s start by getting realistic. While the prospect of taking your kids to daycare Tampa FL makes some parents feel guilty, the pros outweigh the cons for working families. You need to work to make money and support your children's lifestyle.

Also, remember that you’re not simply “dumping” them somewhere for eight to 10 hours a day. All reputable child care centers undergo rigorous certification programs and have structured schedules that benefit children as they move into elementary school, while still giving them fun social interaction!

Outdoor Activities

It’s amazing how much of an impact the simple act of going outdoors to a park or playground can have. Think of all the ground you can cover in a short period of time and how much you can do, not to mention the benefits of sunlight and fresh air.

Children’s Museums and Science Centers

For a more educational outing, check out the local children’s museum or science center. These are great places for children of almost all ages to have fun and learn through interactive activities and displays for everything from weather and environmental experiments to lessons about animals and space travel.

Children love to experience new things, and they respond well to structure. Make plans provide activities and be present for them, and it will pay off as they become lifelong learners!

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