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When COVID-19 Strikes at Daycare

July 12, 2020 by Anna Olson

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Several weeks into our state's phase three reopening, we got the news. There had been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of the facilities owned by our daycare operator. Our daughter is still safe at home, so we knew there was no risk to her; but we were surprised to learn that the … [Read more...] about When COVID-19 Strikes at Daycare

Thank you, Day Care Teachers!

June 17, 2020 by Anna Olson

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It was an unceremonious ending. There was no fanfare, no hugs, and little recognition of the teachers and students who spent so much time piled into classrooms before the pandemic reshaped our lives. For my daughter, Sophie, and many others, the last day of day care this year was signified … [Read more...] about Thank you, Day Care Teachers!

Is It Safe to Return to Day Care?

May 29, 2020 by Anna Olson

Daycare-safe?

My daughter's last day at day care was in mid-March, and we left with all of her belongings stuffed into her backpack, and a palpable sense of unease about when she would come back. Two months later, she is enrolled in a distance learning program that will last at least through the summer. … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Return to Day Care?

Coronavirus and Toddlers: 10 Activities to Do at Home

March 27, 2020 by Anna Olson

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If you're trying to keep your active toddler busy at home during the coronavirus crisis (and running out of ideas!), here are some engaging and age-appropriate activities to try. Cooking with preschoolers Cooking is a great way to work on motor skills (by stirring, scrubbing ingredients, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Toddlers: 10 Activities to Do at Home

The Germy Truth About Child Care (And Survival Tips)

February 12, 2020 by Anna Olson

Germs and daycare

When my daughter started daycare at 11 months old, it took exactly three days before she got sick. Cold after relentless cold followed. Fevers. Ear infections. Hand foot and mouth disease. Mysterious stomach bugs. Our family had never been more ill. Sadly, germs and daycare seem to go hand … [Read more...] about The Germy Truth About Child Care (And Survival Tips)

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Anna Olson is the mother of a baby girl, and a full-time journalist who cares deeply about the issues that working parents of young children face each day. Read More...

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