Blog
Why Do I Cry When They Walk?
The other day Deana and I sat down to discuss the remaining training calendar of 2011 and put the final details on the training calendar for 2012. Deana excitedly told me that Alliance for Kids had received funding to provide two classes of Touchpoints for the year of 2011. I could tell this was a special class as her face lit up when she mentioned it. I would like to say that I was just being polite when I asked, “What exactly is Touchpoints?” but honestly, I’m curious and wanted to know what was causing this exciting feel in the air.
Back to School
Back to School Safety Tips
The start of school is quickly approaching. Along with getting the kids school supplies and clothes, it’s also time to review some of the basic safety items with the kids. Even some of us parents sometimes need a little reminder every once in a while. These safety tips will help to make sure that everybody has an enjoyable, safe school year.
General Safety Tips:
We Can Do Better
Colorado’s Division of Child Care has been in the news recently. If you didn’t see the articles in the Independent, The Denver Post, there are many people talking about the proposed rules and regulations for child care centers.
Tips to Enjoy a Safe 4th of July
Tips to Enjoy a Safe 4th of July
Independence Day is a great summer holiday, filled with BBQ’s, get-togethers, parades, outdoor time, and especially the fireworks. Fireworks are great to watch, but if they aren’t handled properly, they can cause severe burns, eye injuries, and fires that can cause serious property damage and injuries.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports the following Facts & Figures (www.nfpa.org):
Are You Covered?
Are You Covered?
If a parent, or guardian, of a child in your care “thinks” that you, or somebody in your Center (or Family Child Care Home), is at fault for their child’s injury or death, you could be sued. Do you have enough cash reserves to pay $1.5 million dollars to a child’s family because their child choked on a peach and died?
Where'd all the imagination go?
So yesterday, I was talking with my husband about different it is for children today. My 11 year old had a friend over and they decided to go to the park. So I gave them my cell phone and gave them strict instructions to call in an hour to check in. To my surprise, they came back in an hour saying that they were bored because there was nothing to do. I thought, “It’s the park, how can you get bored at the park?” But then I realized that children today want instant gratification for everything and have come to expect to be instantly entertained.
Computer vs Family Time
I find it amazing that I have gone to school for how many years and have attended all sorts of training on what is the best way to raise and teach children and yet I have seemed to gone awry with my own children. As providers and teachers, we know that we should limit, if even have, technology in the classroom, family style dining should be used for meals, and being interactive with the children. But in my house, this is a rare thing. We have 4 computers. I know some of you are thinking “4 Computer, why?!” The funny thing is that I didn’t even own one until 10 years ago and now we have 4.
