Tis the season for colds and flu. Lorain County childcare facilities take particular care to keep the spread of colds and flu to a minimum, but it can be an uphill battle. The very nature of cold and flu viruses combined with the close confines of daycare centers and the way children interact and play create a triple threat that aids the spread of cold and flu viruses. By knowing the facts about colds and flu, parents can augment the precautions taken at toddler care and preschool programs to help keep their families healthy this winter.

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Topics: Safety Tips, Child Nutrition, Child Benefits, Child Care, Health Tips

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Topics: Safety Tips, Child Behavior, Child Nutrition, Child Care

A toddler birthday party sounds great… on paper. The gap between idea and execution, however, can be fraught with peril! Still, parents and other caregivers make it successfully through a toddler-fest by following some basic guidelines:

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Topics: Safety Tips, Horizon Education Center, Child Benefits, Child Care, Toddler Care

At Horizon Education Centers, we are offering a discount on our Toddler Care program, which has a creative curriculum to help your toddler develop.

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Topics: Safety Tips, Child Behavior, Activities for Children, Learning

If you spend a lot of time using electronic devices, it is only natural that your child will want to use them as well. However, some little ones are not quite ready for electronic gadgets yet. They imitate what adults do and can comprehend that pushing buttons and swiping the screen causes things to happen but they may not get much benefit from using smartphones and other devices.

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Topics: Safety Tips, Skill Building, Learning, Toddler Care

Some people have adult onset of allergy symptoms while others start to suffer with allergies at a young age. In “Spring Time Seasonal Allergies and Children,” Vincent Iannelli, M.D. writes about some common symptoms that indicate a child is suffering from allergies, including:

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Topics: Safety Tips, Child Nutrition, Child Care