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Older Sibling Check-In

If your 04er has an older sibling, how are they doing? Any photos to share? What's new with them?...

January - December 2004 Playroom

ABCs of the end of the school year

Let's have an ABC thread about the school year that is ending (for some of us quicker than others)....

January - December 2004 Playroom

Laundry

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My baby boy is 2!

Where did the time go?? I can't believe my little guy is 2!...

January - December 2004 Playroom

Intro visiting from nov. 2012 ddc

Hello! I am Kate a newly divorced mommy of the best little eight year old girl in the world! My da...

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How to Find the Right Preschool

By Maria T. Pepin

Choosing the right preschool for your little one can be a difficult decision. There are so many things to consider and you are probably having a hard enough time letting them go to being with. However, once you find the right one, it will definitely set your mind at ease! Here are some great tips to get started: » Read more

How can I best prepare my child for beginning preschool or family day care?

Beginning preschool or family day care are major steps for every child, and each of us worries that our child may be the one facing a rocky transition. I have been there, seen this scenario first hand. When my daughter Kyle started her first year of preschool, the three 20-year veteran teachers Rita, Kay, and Irene assured us parents that they had the transition down pat. » Read more

Five Things To Ask Before Choosing A Babysitter

By Nancy Da Silva

With so many more mothers in the workforce, the juggling act between children and career has never been so difficult. We want to be there for our children but we have to be able to provide for them as well. Trying to assuage our own guilt for having to do what’s necessary especially in these stressful times, we want to find the very best caregiver for our child. » Read more

Daycare Must Haves

By Maria T. Pepin

Most parents eventually need to go back to work after having a baby. Leaving your child in the care of others can be a little nerve racking, but if you take the time to pick a good daycare center, it will make the whole process less worrisome. Here is a checklist to help you choose a daycare that is right for your child.  WRITE DOWN YOUR PRIORITIES » Read more