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Impulse Control Activities for Kids
Acting on impulse can be normal behavior for young children. When left unchecked, though, acting impulsively can become problematic. Impulse control is a vital skill that helps with better decision-making, safety, communication, and emotional regulation. By teaching kids impulse control through fun games and activities, children can enjoy better mental and emotional health as you…
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The Importance of a Stimulating Environment for Children’s Development
The Importance of a Stimulating Environment for Children’s DevelopmentA child's environment is a big factor in development. During the early years of their lives, children learn in unique ways — through exploring, experimenting and interacting with their surroundings. The world around them shapes their experiences, influencing their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.As a parent…
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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
Most American children spend between five and seven hours engaged in "screen time" each day, which means they spend less time outdoors and more time in front of gaming consoles, mobile phones, and computers. While technology offers several benefits — online games can encourage teamwork and online communities can foster community — playing outside is still essential for…
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Philly Child Care in Chaos
Eight out of ten Philadelphia child care providers don't have enough staff. Nearly 3,000 children are on waiting lists, not in classrooms. Thousands of parents struggle with work schedules without reliable care. Child care and pre-k in Philadelphia are in chaos and a key factor is the paltry salary. Early childhood education teachers in the…
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7 Tips For Choosing A Child Care Service
Whether you want to improve your child's socialization and behavior early or relieve some of the weight from personal and work obligations, picking the right child care services is crucial. You'll want a place that's clean and staffed with experienced and passionate caregivers. If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, you'll find plenty of…
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When Is Your Child Ready to Enroll in Preschool?
Your 3-year-old is out of diapers, talking more and playing with friends, but are they ready for preschool? This is a question many parents wonder when their child gets to this stage of life. And while you may feel emotionally unprepared to send your child to school, rest assured that they will gain many benefits…
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PRESS: DHS Visits Rocky Run YMCA to Discuss Child Care Tax Credit Program
Department of Human Services Highlights New State Child Care Tax Credit Available to Help Working Families Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead visited our Rocky Run Branch to highlight the Wolf Administration’s $25 million investment in the new state child care tax credit program, which can help ease child care costs for working…
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Child Care Reform
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Advocates for Wider, Easier Access to Solve State Child Care Shortage Greater Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott joined child care providers from across the state Tuesday in testimony before the PA House Children and Youth Committee, advocating for reforms to address the state’s looming child care shortage. Elliott, as President…
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