Author: Sparks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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