Fabulous Family Resources “Young children need their families and caregivers to work together..” write Amy Dombro, Judy Jablon and Margo Dichtelmiler in an article that provides the foundation for an Out of the Box Training Kit called ” The Power of Observation: Building Relationships With Families.” They explain that “you have to see yourself as partners […]
October 10 & 11 Un-haunted Trail in Uptown Normal October 12 8-2p Kickapoo Creek Nursery October 23 5:30-7:30 Truck or Treat Eastland Suites October 25 5-8p Downtown Bloomington Trick or Treat October 26 5-8p […]
Young children need the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older kids and adults, just in smaller quantities. As portions have gotten bigger, some parents and caregivers have developed a distorted view of the amount of food toddlers and preschoolers need. Feeding children becomes less frustrating and less complicated when adults know what kids need […]
Seasonal Allergies Spring is on it’s way! It is a great time of year with warmer weather, bright sunshine, budding trees and the beautiful growth of flowers. Unfortunately with this seasonal change can sometimes come seasonal allergies. Click below for more information on seasonal allergies in children. Seasonal Allergies – Kids Health Seasonal Allergies […]
15 Simple Winter Safety Tips for Kids How to keep kids warm, healthy and safe Winter can bring lots of family fun – whether this involves sledding and romping around in the snow or just hanging around together at home. Here are a few ideas I give to parents to keep their kids warm, healthy and […]
January Notes of Interest @ The Links Infant Rooms Just a reminder to everyone that our Infant Rooms (Rooms 1, 2, and 3) are SHOE FREE zones. Please do not enter the rooms with your shoes on. This is especially important during the winter months as we do not want dirt, slush, and salt […]
Encourage a LOVE of Physical Activity in Youngsters Written by Katie Stelle-Mardis July issue of Pastelle According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day. While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who […]
Water Feature will be opening soon!!! We ask that your child has the following items: swimsuit/swim trunks/ water shirt water shoes – similar to the picture shown water swimmers if needed Change of Clothes Please check your child’s cubbie for appropriate change of clothes for warm weather Mud Kitchen This summer we will be adding […]
Our community has great things to offer families! We are adding this new section to the newsletter to help you connect to the variety of community events occurring in the Bloomington/Normal area. Enjoy! Kindergarten Registration for District 87 Click here for the District 87 Kindergarten Registration schedule & locations Car Seat Safety Check Click here for the 2018 schedule of Car […]
Our community has great things to offer families! We are adding this new section to the newsletter to help you connect to the variety of community events occurring in the Bloomington/Normal area. Enjoy! Homemade Baby/Toddler Food Workshop Interested in making your own baby puree? The U of I is hosting a workshop at OSF on this topic! […]