Helping Your Child Express Big Feelings in Healthy Ways

Helping Your Child Express Big Feelings in Healthy WaysPreschoolers experience a huge range of emotions every day — joy, frustration, excitement, sadness, fear, and everything in between. Learning how to handle these “big feelings” is an important part of growing up, but it’s not always easy for little ones (or their parents!).Here’s how you can help your child unders...

Fun and Safe Halloween Tips for Families

Halloween is an exciting time for children — full of costumes, candy, and creativity. Here are practical, family-friendly ideas to celebrate a safe, happy Halloween with your child.1. Choose a Comfortable, Kid-Friendly CostumePick costumes that are easy to move in, weather-appropriate, and safe to wear. Avoid masks that block vision — consider face paint, hats, or hea...

Balancing Work and Parenting: How Daycare Can Help You Thrive

For many parents, balancing the demands of work and family life can feel like a constant juggling act. Between deadlines, groceries, and bedtime routines, it's easy to feel stretched thin. Choosing quality daycare isn’t just about finding a place for your child to stay — it can be a strategic decision that supports your family’s well-being, your career, and your child...

Cold & Flu Season: How to Keep Kids Healthy This Autumn

When the weather cools and families spend more time indoors, colds and flu become more common. The good news is that there are many small steps you can take to keep your child’s immune system strong and reduce the spread of germs at home and school.Family ChecklistEncourage regular handwashing—before meals, after bathroom use, and after outdoor play.Teach children to...

Why Play-Based Learning Works: Insights from Child Development Center in Michigan

Discover the benefits of play-based learning for children in Michigan.At Child Development Center in Michigan, we believe that play is more than just fun—it’s the foundation for lifelong learning. Through play, children explore, imagine, problem-solve, and develop the skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives.1) Play Builds Cognitive SkillsWhen children engage in...