From the Mouths of Babes
For all of you who live with, take care of, or know small children, you know what the phrase "From the mouths of babes" means.
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Little James (3 years old) was 'washing his hands' at daycare one day. Only in his version of washing, he found great pleasure in using the soap dish as a catalyst for sending water splashing all over his playmates.
Questions & Answers
Parents and Providers, All too many of us know what it's like to have a question and not know where to look for the answer. This is your chance to ask any child care related question and have it answered by other parents or providers.
In this Q&A forum, you have the opportunity to address such topics as:
Typical Nanny Duties
Average Salary for nannies
Videotaping the Nanny
As with all other pages here, please feel free to submit your ideas for additional topics of discussion.
Corporal Punishment in Schools
The September 1997 issue of Child Magazine has a lengthy article about corporal punishment, spanking, in schools. Living in California where such behavior is strictly forbidden, I was under the mis-impression that corporal punishment in schools was outlawed by the Federal Government.
Water Safety Tips!
Now that the Summer months are upon us, water play has become an integral part of nearly every child's summertime activities. With drowning being the leading cause of injury death for children aged one to four years, the need is obvious for extra precautions for our own children as well as those precious little ones under our daily supervision. It must be remembered that statistics show that most drownings happen in familiar settings, such as the child's own backyard, or at a friend's or neighbors house. When children drown, they do so silently...
Plant Safety
Plants are beautiful, especially those with flowery shows in spring or summer. But many plants are poisonous to children and pets.
When planning, or purchasing plants for landscaping, please print this list and bring it with you to the local nursery for easy reference. If you are unfamiliar with any plants in your yard, bring a large enough piece of the plant to a reputable nursery for accurate identification. Keep a list of all the indoor and outdoor plants in your home, with correct spelling of common and botanical names.
Library Safety
The following letters were written by three women who have worked in libraries for many years. I felt they merited placement on our safety page.
I do not have any children but have worked with them off and on for many years in the library setting. First in a Public Library children's room and lately in a University Library (we still get a few.)
