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Intention-Setting for Families to Kick Off Back-to-School Activities
Posted by Maryvale on Sep 7, 2022 12:40:37 PM
Ah, the joys of back-to-school season! Some children will be brimming with excitement over everything from their freshly sharpened pencils to the days spent among their friends and classmates. Other children will dread this time of year or feel anxious about classroom expectations, bullies, or time away from their parents. Back-to-school season one year might feel completely different the next year. For children, re-entering a daily structure and being accountable for academic progress is one...
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Immunization Matters! We Recognize National Immunization Month
Posted by Maryvale on Aug 23, 2022 7:16:10 PM
National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to check in on the standard vaccines that children and families should receive regularly. Many of these routine vaccines have fallen by the wayside since the pandemic began. Over the past two years, there has been an alarming drop in pediatric vaccinations that are, in normal years, an unquestioned component of back-to-school season and business as usual. Between 2016 and 2019, about 66% of children aged five months in the United States were...
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Inflation and the rising cost of essential goods and services are on everyone’s minds these days. In the realm of childcare and early childhood education, rising prices have had a serious impact on early education centers and childhood facilities. Add to this the strain many families have felt who needed childcare and could not afford it during the darkest days of the pandemic – and the resulting state of affairs is both messy and grim. According to a recent study, roughly 16,000 childcare and...
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The Passionate, Fulfilling Lives of Early Childhood Education Professionals
Posted by Maryvale on Jul 12, 2022 8:26:01 PM
Topics: Early Education
This July, Maryvale Observes Minority Mental Health Month
Posted by Maryvale on Jul 6, 2022 2:31:11 PM
Topics: mental health awareness, Minority
Summertime is right around the corner. Summer vacation is a time most kids look forward to – a break from school and a new routine is exciting and builds anticipation. However, the summer months can also lead to boredom, loneliness, depression, and anxiety for children of all ages. To get ahead of these common – if unexpected – issues, try making this summer all about healthy, fun activities to keep kids stimulated, motivated, and positive. Here are some ideas:
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