Out-of-home childcare has become more and more common with the reality of both parents working to cover household expenses. As a result, parents’ may have wondered whether their child is developing a healthy attachment to multiple caregivers. Researchers at Utah State University posed a question, whether “multiple caregivers have positive impact on children’s prosocial behavior”. The preliminary findings suggest that multiple caregivers may have a relational impact on children’s prosocial development. However, further research needs to be conducted to tease...

With summer soon approaching, it is important to discuss water safety. This is a topic to have between adults and share important key points with children. Below is a link from Kids Health that covers the basics of water safety. This is valuable information for kids of all ages! https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/water-safety.html

You know potty training is a hurdle you will soon have to overcome as a parent…but are you unsure where to start? At SLC, we follow the child/families lead on potty training. We do not have a required age they need to be out of diapers because we believe each child progresses differently and there is no clear cut time to learn this skill. That being said, there is definitely a window parents should look for. If you are noticing...

Happy holidays parents….you got this! SURVIVAL GUIDE by Janet Lansbury

Below is a great list of resources for some fun fall projects you can do at home! We know these can be daunting tasks to bring out the supplies and encourage the mess….but children thrive from these activities. Giving them the opportunity for open ended play and using their senses will help them discover new things about the world. We promise you will be grateful for the mess when you see that smile on your child’s face! Painting with Pumpkins...