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Winter has been particularly cold here in the D.C. Metro area.  While the season conjures up images of playing in the snow,

Sensory development is important to children’s growth.  When children take part in activities that require the senses, their brains learn to process

It might be one of the last things you want to do when you are pregnant – plan to go back to

As adults, we might get a little bored with them, but then again, it’s not about us, right?  It’s about the kids,

We can all remember a time when our parents urged us to go outside and play with our friends. It was a

Virginia (and most of the East Coast) woke up to a frightfully chilly morning today as the temperature has dropped to record

It’s a fear that many parents have, that teachers will not understand their children’s needs. At Sparkles! we acknowledge that concern and

In a previous article, we said a good childcare curriculum should be age appropriate and have activities that support communication, language and

Ana Guerrero at the Fair Oaks center has worked at Sparkles! for fifteen years. Her favorite part of the job is “watching

The teachers at Sparkles not only love their jobs, but they have worked for Sparkles! for many years, appreciating Sparkles! extended hours,

With all the holiday bustle of parties, shopping and the day-to-day, finding time to relax with our kids can be more rare

Feeling Respected, Important, Accepted, Included and Secure The holidays your family chooses to celebrate offer great ways to help your children feel

How many times have you wished someone would understand how you are feeling? No matter our age, we all need to know

When toddlers are learning to walk, they fall. What happens next? They naturally grab onto something close by and try again. However,

Parents, you know what we’re talking about when we say “bedtime battle.” It’s that struggle that happens when children don’t want to

It can be heartbreaking, having your children cry when you drop them off at daycare. You know they are in a great

In the end, it comes down to comfort level. But what creates that comfort when you are choosing a daycare center? There

  For working parents, the question inevitably comes up: how do we decide on childcare? With so many options out there –

Fresh air, colorful leaves, holidays. What’s not to like about fall? Enjoy the season and some special time with your child —

Teaching Children Respect

Many parents are concerned with raising children and are often looking for parenting tips. Some of the best parenting advice focuses on

Nobody said it would be easy. How many times have we heard that before? And how many times, as working parents, have

“Mommy, why do you have to go to work?” Ah, the dreaded question for working parents that leave every day. That question

The perfect parent is something we all strive to be, but what is perfect parenting? When I found out I was pregnant,

As a parent, you have an incredible influence on the type of person your child will become. Early childhood is a critical

August may be vacation time, but it’s also time to think about the new school year. By now, if you have a

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