When it comes to childhood rites of passage, almost everyone who grew up in a disciplined household has probably done his or her share of “timeouts.” For children who are misbehaving or acting out in some manner, a timeout is a corrective measure enforced by parents or caregivers to try and correct a child’s behavior as well as time for both adults and children to cool down from emotional outbursts.
By ABC Quality Team on November 3, 2020A good night’s rest is crucial for children because it is the primary activity of the brain during early development. Circadian rhythms, or the sleep-wake cycle, are regulated by light and dark and they take time to develop. That is why newborns have irregular sleep schedules. The rhythms begin to develop when a baby is six weeks old and by three to six months old, most infants begin to have a regular sleep-wake cycle. Overall, a child will spend 40 percent of his or her childhood asleep because sleep is an important factor that directly impacts mental and physical development.
By ABC Quality Team on October 27, 2020Studies show that playing outside has incredible physical, intellectual, and social benefits—particularly for children under the age of five. Because of all the many benefits of being outdoors and how it helps make children healthier, stronger, more imaginative and better communicators, most quality child care programs as well as the ABC Quality program are putting a greater emphasis on outdoor play and learning.
By ABC Quality Team on October 22, 2020Whether you are searching for a large child care center, a faith-based center, or a smaller in-home program, the one common trait you should always seek in all options is the quality of the program.
By ABC Quality Team on October 22, 2020No matter if you are planning a winter mountain retreat or waiting for that annual summer trip to the beach, families around the world look forward to extended breaks from the routine that bring everyone together.
By ABC Quality Team on October 13, 2020