Parents and caregivers need to be especially cautious during the summer months. These tips about summer safety should be integrated into every summer.
Category Archives: Family
How Babies Learn through Play
Infants learn primarily through their senses. Everything they can see, hear, smell, touch—and shove in their mouths—is a learning tool.
Juneteenth Activities for Kids
It’s never too early to start talking about and honoring Juneteenth with your family. These conversation starters, picture books and craft activities help.
Tips for a Smooth Feeding Transition to Daycare
Transitioning to daycare can be difficult for both parents and babies. Here are our top tips to ensure a smooth feeding transition.
When I Play: Mirrors
Your child’s time with a mirror—whether they’re an infant or a preschooler—will deepen their self awareness, develop emotional security and so much more.
Making the Transition from Nanny to Daycare
This article was written by Liza Maltz, a NYC based childcare expert and doula. Thinking of making the switch from nanny to daycare for your little one? It can be a significant decision, and it requires some thoughtful consideration. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with some helpful tips on how to make theContinue reading “Making the Transition from Nanny to Daycare”
What to Pack for Daycare: 12 Daycare Essentials for your Baby or Toddler
Packing up for your baby’s first days at daycare can feel overwhelming. Parents are always wondering what to pack for daycare. What don’t you pack?! You want your child to have everything they could possibly need in their time away from you, but the truth is: a short, well-curated list of tried and true daycare essentials will get themContinue reading “What to Pack for Daycare: 12 Daycare Essentials for your Baby or Toddler”
Beyond Emergent Curriculum Lies Inquiry-Based Learning
We all remember the best parts of school: the teachers who opened our minds to new ideas, the subjects that stirred our enthusiasm, the questions that sparked our curiosity, the exercises we excelled at because they happened to fit our learning style. When parents think about fostering a lifelong love of learning in their kids,Continue reading “Beyond Emergent Curriculum Lies Inquiry-Based Learning”
Child Care is Good for your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and here at Vivvi, we believe child care is mental health care. We’re not the only ones; science shows a clear link between child care and maternal mental health, especially for working parents. According to the Journal of American Medical Assocation, “Supporting mothers through specific policy changes that areContinue reading “Child Care is Good for your Mental Health”
Play Inspiration: Loose Parts & Found Materials
One family’s trash is another family’s treasure. We mean that literally when we’re talking about loose parts and found materials play. When it comes to children’s play, loose parts and found materials are exactly what they sound like: your child playing with little bits and pieces of things that were not specifically designed with playContinue reading “Play Inspiration: Loose Parts & Found Materials”