center for kids
Joseph Joubert
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Getting ready for the first day of day care!
Leaving your child at daycare for the first time is a difficult step for both you and your child. We understand that this transition can be painful, and have put together a guide to help prepare you for your first day apart:
- I f your child has not had much interaction with other children or adults, join a playgroup or leave him with a babysitter for several hours every week prior to enrollment.
- Before the first day, visit the daycare center several times with your child to familiarize her with the surroundings and with the staff members.
- Give your child a simple explanation about why he is going to daycare. It is important for him to understand why he will not be staying at home with Mommy or Daddy.
- Send your child to day care with a favorite stuffed animal or toy to enhance her comfort level.
- Talk about all the exciting things that your child will do at daycare that day.
- For the first couple of weeks, arrive 15 minutes early and join your child in play activities to help him become comfortable with his new surroundings.
- Children tend to mirror their parent's attitude; do not cling to your child at drop-off time or act upset about leaving her there.
Learning healthy behaviors at a young age is critical in building a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. Here are some tips for teaching your child good habits early in life:
exercise
- Turn off the TV!
- Set a good example for your children by exercising frequently.
- Pick exercise activities you can include your children in, like bicycling, walking and outdoor games.
- Always eat breakfast. Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast perform better in school.
- Pack your child a lunch low in fat and high in protein.
- Give your child crackers or fruit as a snack instead of cookies.
- Make healthy eating enjoyable. Form sandwiches and fruit into fun shapes or create frozen pops out of applesauce or yogurt.
- Teach your children how to reduce germ transmission by covering their mouth when they sneeze, using tissues and washing their hands frequently.
- Teach your children how to wash themselves thoroughly in the bathtub.
- Set a good example by keeping a clean house free of dirt and germs.
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State Road 9 South - Across From DeVoe Chevrolet
Alexandria, IN 46001
Phone: (765) 724-7711