Child Care Articles

Child care is an increasingly important part of young children's lives as more parents work outside of the home. We offer these child care articles to inform, educate and inspire child care professionals, parents, and anyone who works with and on behalf of children.

Child Care Articles for Parents

We've collected these child care articles with parents in mind, but don't stop here; be sure to browse all the categories of our child care articles for more information about children and child care!

Correcting Toddler Behavior

Aggressive behaviors, such as biting, hitting, and throwing things are normal. Learn how to weather the storm until your child outgrows this phase.

FREE eBook - Poppy the Purple Turtle

Written by the mother of an online friends who passed away at age 61, before Poppy the Purple Turtle was published. Her son made it his mission to get the book done and distributed to as many people as possible. Enjoy!

Toilet Learning

Toilet learning is best begun at home, but when you think your child is ready to start at child care this article will help!

Why Choose Family Child Care?

Parents who need quality care for their children are discovering that family child care programs naturally provide the individualized attention young children need.

Child Care Articles for Providers

These child care articles provide tips for working with children and families in child care programs, as well as child development, issues affecting early care and education, and anything else you may want to know about child care!

Core of DAP

As NAEYC defines it, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is a framework of principles and guidelines for best practice in the care and education of young children, birth through age 8. It is grounded both in the research on how young children develop and learn and in what is known about education effectiveness.

Taking Care of Business

Tom Copeland has been a leading trainer, author, and child care advocate since 1981. His blog, Taking Care of Business contains a wealth of articles on topics relating to the business aspect of running a family child care program.

Resolving Conflict with Parents

Here is a simple, but effective tool you can use to resolve almost any conflict with a parent. It's called "The Three Choices of Life" and may sound simple, but it works