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Former day care owner says she doesn't know why child was found sleeping outside

TWIN FALLS — A jury trial began Wednesday for a former day care owner who said she doesn’t know why a toddler was found sleeping in her driveway late at

Research Finds Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways

The way parents relate to their children affects more than their emotional health, it also has an impact on their physical well-being, a new study found.

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

Five tips on handling tantrums

Tantrums. Just the word strikes fear in a parent’s heart. Tantrums can be overwhelming, frustrating and downright embarrassing for parents and children. Despite the negativity surrounding tan…

Common Sleep Disorders in Children and How to Identify Them

We all know that a restful sleep is an essential part of a growing child’s development, but around two out of every three children will experience a sleep disorder before the age of 13 according to a National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll. Most will experience common nighttime disruptions, such as nightmares or infrequent insomnia, but

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

Are Day Care Liability Waivers Enforceable?

You need to work, so you are considering putting your kid in day care. But there’s something a little disconcerting that you see everywhere. Day care centers all demand that parents sign liability waivers, usually including an indemnity clause saying...

Is Your Child's Day Care Safe?

How confident are you that your child's day care is safe? Millions of parents across the United States entrust their ... Personal Injury

Day Care: Good Care Benefits Kids 30 Years Later — And Moms Too

Moms who choose high-quality child care tend to be more involved in their children's schools. And kids who attend high-quality day cares reap the benefits decades later.

6 Things That Drive Day Care Workers Crazy

Here’s what you can do to make a caregiver’s life easier, and improve things for your family.

Is My Private Nursery or Day Care Liable for Injuries to My Child?

We entrust child care providers with the safe care of our children in our absence. If that trust is broken and your child is injured while under a daycare center's supervision, can they be held liable?

When is Day Care NOT a Good Option?

Yesterday, we had an unfortunate incident that made us realize we should be more clear about when day care is not a good idea for certain dogs. A family made

What Is Adult Day Care?

What Services Are Provided By Adult Day Care?

description of some of the most common services provided to seniors by adult day care centers, plus additional resrouces

Day Care Providers Enjoy Special Tax Benefits

A taxpayer who is in the business of providing family day care in their home may deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses of their business. The two primary deductions include the business use of their home and the cost of providing meals and snacks to children in their care. The following is a rundown on deductible business expenses for home day care providers.

Why In-Home Care May Be a Better Option Than Adult Day Care

Discover what adult day care is and how personalized in-home care may be a better option for a senior loved one.

Social services experts say opioids have increased the need for foster care

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opioids have been the main reason for an increased need of foster parents within the last few years.

Are kids in day care not moving enough?

According to new research, children are sedentary 73 percent of the day while in child care centers.

What Is Adult Day Care and How Can it Help Caregivers?

Adult day care offers caregivers a needed break. Learn what services and areas of care they provide, average costs and how to evaluate programs.