How to Encourage Your Child to Read Teaching your child to enjoy reading is one of the most important things you can do as a parent and a wonderful way to invest your time and energy. We have a few suggestions on how to go about it. Read aloud. One of the most effective ways… Read more »
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Preventing Youth Violence Starts at Home
Preventing Youth Violence Starts at Home As parents, keeping our children safe and protected from violence is an important factor. In today’s society it seems children are exposed to and engage in acts of violence more often than in the past. While this may be partially due to increased exposure of this issue through social… Read more »
ER vs. Clinic: Which to Choose?
ER vs. Clinic: Which to Choose? Hospital emergency rooms are stretched thin by almost 130 million visits a year. Many of these visits are triggered by complaints that could be handled more efficiently at same-day clinics or pharmacy care centers. How do you know which to choose? Visit an emergency room if the following problems… Read more »
Eat Right to Avoid the Flu
Eat Right to Avoid the Flu It’s never too late to protect yourself (and your friends and family) from the flu. A flu shot may be your best line of defense, but you can also keep the flu virus at bay with help from these foods: Chicken soup. Once again, your mother was right. Chicken… Read more »
Simple Ways to Encourage Small Kids to Learn to Swim
Simple Ways to Encourage Small Kids to Learn to Swim It seems that small children fall into one of two categories when it comes to being in the water. There are those toddlers and children that seem to immediately take to swimming and those that dread lessons and seem to fear going anywhere near the… Read more »
Child Autism Risk Increases with Father’s Obesity?
Child Autism Risk Increases with Father’s Obesity? Children who are born to fathers who are obese could have an increased risk of autism than children whose fathers are thinner, according to a new study. Around 93,000 children in Norway were followed by researchers, who discovered that the children of obese fathers had increased risk of… Read more »
How to Boost Kindness in Children
As a parent, you have the opportunity to help boost your child’s innate kindness. Your child’s brain is especially open to developing a lifelong kindness habit when they are between ages four and seven. We have a few recommendations to aid you on your family’s kindness journey. Model kind behavior. Find ways to be kind to… Read more »
Spotlight on Excellence – Spring 2022
A Jill of All Trades Melinda Warren has been with ACWLC-South for nearly ten years and during that time, has proven to be the epitome of a team player. Though her job title technically says “School-Age Coordinator”, on any given day you can find Ms. Melinda opening the toddler room, serving children lunch from the… Read more »
Internet Safety for Young Children on Mobile Devices
Internet Safety for Young Children on Mobile Devices Internet safety is a relatively new concept for parents to have to worry about, really just evolving over the last 25 years. Now with tablets, smartphones and other internet connected devices, there are multiple ways to access information. Kids can quickly learn how to access the browser… Read more »
Babyproofing Your Home
Babyproofing Your Home Babyproofing your house can be a daunting task. Try to get down to the eye level of your baby and take stock of what hazards are lurking for them from that angle. We also have a few basic tips to keep in mind as you get started. Cabinets. Cabinets can create a… Read more »
