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In a world where new generations are obsessed with tech gadgets, sometimes all that’s needed for a change of pace is to

So you just found out that you are going to have a baby. Well, it can be a moment of joy for

Just like adults, children also experience the full spectrum of feelings and emotions, such as fear, anger, jealousy, excitement, frustration, among many

As a parent, you know that children love snack times and look forward to it. Whether it is about a quick bite

For new parents, it can be a moment of joy to have their first child. But at the same time, it also

Strong communication skills are one the best gifts you can give to your child. But, to achieve that, you will have to

New Year’s resolutions aren’t something only reserved for adults. In fact, New Year resolutions provide a great way for your kids to

Out of all the important values that should be taught to children, respect is at the top. It is one of the

For most families, one of the daily routines is story time with the children. Without any doubt, it is a special time

So you have a new baby on the way but are not sure how to prepare your toddler for a little brother

So you thought that your baby is finally asleep for the night only to hear their crying after a few minutes or

Over the recent years, education focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) has grown in popularity & for the right reasons!

Sleep regression is one of those terms which you only get to know once you are a parent yourself. In simple words,

Summer 2022 is here, and it is that time of the year when everyone tries to stay outdoors and just wants to

Childhood is a magical duration for kids, which sets the foundation for learning, development, and relationship later in time. Socializing and learning

We love to see your children smile! Healthy teeth are essential to the overall health of your child. They assist in eating

Let\’s Learn the Alphabet! Learning the alphabet is an important milestone for many toddlers and Pre-K students. At Sparkles! our curriculum focuses

Our Fair Oaks location recently celebrated National Puzzle Day! Puzzles are critical in early learning as they provide physical, cognitive, and sensory

Babies become more aware of their surroundings at this age than in the newborn stage. While they may not play with many

We are delighted to share that, as a result of our response plan, staff actions, and your valuable cooperation, we have seen

As Virginia Governor Ralph Northam indicated on June 23, Northern Virginia entered Phase 3 of the reopening process effective July 1, 2020.

Sparkles! At Fair Oaks wants to ease your minds about the upcoming “Return To School Plan” for your children come Fall 2020.

As Virginia Governor Ralph Northam indicated on June 23, Northern Virginia entered Phase 3 of the reopening process effective July 1, 2020.

Your boss wants to know why you were running late (again), and all you can come up with is, “My son took

If you’ve ever tried to stuff a toddler into a car seat as she alternates between her best wet noodle impression and

Chickens or eggs — which came first? That seems to be the crux of the argument when it comes to ADHD. Well,

You’re at the grocery store checkout trying to wrangle several writhing children past stacks and stacks of delectable trans-fats and high fructose

By now, most parents know that early exposure to reading, especially from birth until age 3, is key to helping children develop

From the moment your child is born, you wonder what is going on inside his or her mind. The first few months

Spring lasted about 5 seconds this year, and now we’re experiencing near-scorching temperatures. What’s one to do with the littles when you’re

Though it’s bound to happen in any environment where there are children who don’t always cover their mouths when they sneeze, no

Kindergarten is a whole new world for many children. Those who have attended daycare or preschool have had a taste of what

The mercury is rising (or the digital thermometer numbers) and school will be out soon. This begs the age-old question, “Where are

Before you were a parent, did you ever think you’d have to ask, “How did that stuffed octopus get stuck in the

One of the best ways to potty train your little one is to give positive associations with using the bathroom. To do

Being stuck indoors on dreary, winter days can bring on the blahs in even the most upbeat of us. But spending an

Kids have funny hangups, starting from toddlerhood on up, particularly with food.  Whether it’s texture, color, taste or appearance, food has a

Your child is in preschool.  He shows an interest in reading, interacts with other children, pays attention to the teacher and works

Infants are amazing!  We sometimes think of them as tiny, helpless humans, yet their capacity for learning is unmatched.  Babies grow and

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