Articles written by Carrie Henderson Weston

Free cloth diapering patterns are available online for parents considering eco-friendly and inexpensive alternatives to disposable diapers.

Jan 26, 2009 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Once only a choice for those with a large disposable income, today hiring a nanny is an increasingly affordable option. How do you choose the right nanny for you?

Jun 19, 2008 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Brio is best known for train tables, but they have many more classic toys to offer. The company stands for quality lead-free toys and crative children's products.

Mar 6, 2008 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Often called the "National Dish" of the Philippines, Adobo is flavored with soy sauce, vinegar as well as aromatic spices.

Feb 29, 2008 - Carrie Henderson Weston

North Peak Brewing Company in offers a respite from the wind and the sand of Traverse City, MI. Hearty food and freshly-brewed beer make North Peak a must-visit.

Feb 26, 2008 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Even if you can't travel outside of the Minneapolis city limits there are many hikes that give the experience of the great outdoors without the drive time.

Feb 26, 2008 - Carrie Henderson Weston

A continuation of a series of articles dealing with the events in children's lives in daycare that can result in emotional issues.

Jan 31, 2007 - Carrie Henderson Weston

How do you get back on track when something goes wrong at your daycare center? Divorce, death in the family, or accident at childcare can interrupt the flow of care?

Jan 20, 2007 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Despite the vote of the many parents to the recent poll conducted here at Suite101, many daycare centers are closed for the entire week between Christmas and New Year's.

Dec 27, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

It's important to regularly evaluate your child's daycare center to insure that your child is receiving the best care possible-- the end of the year is a convenient time.

Dec 12, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Because of the high percentage of faith-based centers, respect for different faiths during the holidays may not seem as great of an issue, but it is still paramount.

Dec 4, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Is it necessary to give all of your daycare providers presents for the holiday season? If you chose to do so, what sort of present should you give?

Nov 24, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Every daycare should have a strategy for handling the eventuality of one of their kids haveing severe allergies.

Nov 18, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

With the colder weather comes changes in the type of outerwear that is appropriate to bring for daycare children.

Nov 7, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

They never stop coming, so here is even more funny things that can only come from a child's mind and mouth.

Oct 28, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Some practical tips for daycare providers seeking to provide a safe environment for the children attending their program and things that parents can look for in a center.

Oct 17, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Many daycare's are open only during the traditional first shift hours-- what are parents to do if they need to find quality childcare during nontraditional hours?

Sep 12, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Assembly Bill No. 172 in California is moving along the path to being enacted in order to provide child care for all 3-5 year olds in that state.

Sep 2, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

The first time that a child attends daycare can often be a period of great growth for the child, but also of worry over their place in their family.

Aug 27, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Many parents struggle with the dilemma of placing their children in daycare-- how much time away from home is too much?

Aug 10, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Abuse in the daycare setting can be devastating, but there are some small measures that parents can take to prevent it from happening to your child.

Jul 26, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Daycares are required to take kids outside even on the hottest of summer days, and so must find creative ways to keep cool.

Jul 15, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Information on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Fifths Disease, and Ringworm.

Jul 5, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This is Part 2 of my series on illnesses and the Daycare. This portion discusses some common illnesses and if kids should be kept home due to them.

Jun 27, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Summer is a time of swimming, playing, imagining, coughing? Summer vacations from school can also carry the likelihood of children developing an illness. Why is this?

Jun 16, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

In the face of ever-rising standards for elementary school students, certain states are looking to the possibility of universal preschool to raise test scores.

Jun 4, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Memorial Day is a day for celebration, but for parents who have to work, it is inconvenient to find childcare. Several other holidays are even more disputed.

May 29, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Most state guidelines are clearly engineered for the protection of children, but there are other codes that seem to be made simply to make things more difficult.

May 22, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

These are the results for poll #4 that has been active for the last month.

May 15, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This article discusses the term "Process Oriented Art" and the idea that the learning is more important than having something cute to hand on the fridge.

May 8, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This article is on the light side of the childcare spectrum: the funny things that children say. Very often we are moved to laugh out loud from something they have said.

Apr 23, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This is Part 2 of the article, "Transition Troubles." This portion covers the difficulties that parents often are forced to deal with as they pick up their children from

Apr 15, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Transition times are often difficult for parents, children and the daycare teachers that serve their families. However, there are several things that can be done to ease

Apr 9, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Many parents want to be involved in their child's school when they see that something needs to be done, but either they do not know how to ask to help, or think that their offers of assistance won't be welcome. Or maybe they simply think that they don't have the time to be any real help.

Apr 2, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This is part two of "The D Word." This article continues the discussion of discipline issues that may arise, not just between children in the center, but in dealing with

Mar 26, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

Discipline is often seen as a dirty word between childcare providers and parents. This article discusses various aspects of discipline that daycare teachers and parents

Mar 19, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

This is the second part of a series on things to look for when searching for a new daycare center for your child, or to strive to provide in your daycare center.

Mar 11, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston

What separates a good day care from a bad one? Aside from blatant code violations and a bright and cheerful environment, what can a parents look for in a new center?

Feb 27, 2006 - Carrie Henderson Weston