Kids’ Playroom Decor Ideas to Make Your Home a More Imaginative Place. Imagination and kids go hand-in-hand. And when it’s playtime, a kids playroom should be filled with toys that spark their imagination and creativity. Whether that’s with a kitchen playset for a child that loves the idea of being a chef or a table […]

The Guide to Outdoor Activities for Your Child Scheduling time for outdoor play is essential for your child’s well-being. Incorporating outside games and activities into their daily routine guides their development into healthy adolescents. By enrolling your little one in a supportive childcare center, you can ensure they receive ample time in fresh air. Here’s […]

Helping Your Baby Cross the Midline Physical movement is an important part of a healthy life, especially in childhood. Physical activity impacts our health in many ways, but did you know that one specific type of physical movement can impact a child’s cognitive and emotional development? “Crossing the midline” requires both sides of the brain to communicate […]

Back to School: The Value of Socialization It has been a strange and stressful few months for everyone but as families begin sending their children back to childcare and schools begin to reopen, we thought we’d shine a light on the value of school, even for our youngest learners. Back in July, The Center for […]

Children won’t say “I had a hard day…” Children won’t say “I had a hard day, can we talk?” They say “will you come play with me?” You may have seen this quote on social media recently. We, at Ducklings, found this very powerful! Young children may ask for help, support or someone to talk […]

Are They Ready for Kindergarten? Sending your child off to kindergarten can be an exciting, sometimes scary milestone. Parents often wonder… “are they ready?” There is more to school readiness than just the ABC’s and 123’s. We also have to think about social and emotional skills, motor skills, self-care abilities and behavior regulation. If you […]