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Crafts: A Fun Family Affair


Easy Kid's CraftsWhen we see interesting pottery, hand-carved wooden bowls and intricate weavings in galleries, museums, and shops, we often feel a sense of awe for the craftsmanship and beauty of the object. But when we think about “crafting” with our children we may worry that we are not creative enough...

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Mind in the Making: The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Children's Life SkillsHow can families and teachers give kids the life skills they need to cope  in our multi-tasking, multimedia, modern world?

Bright Horizons, in conjunction with Families and Work Institute and Ellen Galinsky, present a parent webinar about the skills adults and children need in order to succeed in the 21st century.

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Children’s Artwork: Curtain Rod Display

Thursday, June 20, 2013

One of the many things I love about Liam’s center is the infusion of art into his daily learning experiences. Even as an infant, we would see the art projects they did each week. Now as a toddler, Liam is regularly coming home with new masterpieces which he is very proud of. Problem is, I

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  • American Academy of Pediatrics Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission Lists recalled products which may still be in consumer's homes. A must-visit web site if you frequent children's resale shops!
  • Growing at Bright Horizons An online destination designed to help you and your child grow together. This family resource for growing children is full of challenging activities, family-friendly educational information, and valuable parenting tips.
  • Growing Readers Review The Growing Readers Review is a publication for parents and teachers. With author interviews, illustrator spotlights, and suggested activities to do with featured books, the Review is a dynamic publication that helps parents to bring literature to life for their children.
  • Mom to Mom Blog Join Bright Horizons moms in their conversations about the daily challenge to succeed professionally and personally.
  • Sign up for e-family news informative weekly article e-mailed to families regarding current topics that range from healthy snacks and family dynamics, to news reports and safety tips.
  • Stand for Children America's only nationwide grassroots voice for children who's members take action at the national, state, community, and neighborhood levels.
  • The Bright Horizons Foundation For Children Bright Horizons Family Solutions is committed to making a difference, not only in the lives of the thousands of children we care for daily, but also in the communities where we live and work. The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children is our company's way of making sure that the closing line of our mission statement "to make a difference in the lives of children and families and in the communities where we live and work" is put into practice each day. Click here to learn more about The Bright Horizons Foundation For Children.
  • The Fathers Network The Fathers Network provides current information and resources to assist all families and care providers involved in the lives of children with special needs.
  • The National Association for the Education of Young Children The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
  • The National Parent Information Network (NPIN) The mission of NPIN is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. The NPIN believes that well-informed families are likely to make good decisions about raising and educating their children.
  • Zero to Three ZERO TO THREE is a national, non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C., dedicated solely to advancing the healthy development of babies and young children.