Young Expressions Childcare & Preschool

100 Weird College Scholarships: Wacky Ways to Win Money for School

Can you make the best duck call or make an amazing PB&J? Are you really tall or really short? Do you have a specific name or an epic zombie apocalypse plan? We’re not kidding: All of these characteristics could help you win money from one of these weird college scholarships.

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Friendships

These seven pieces of advice can help your kids make friendships that last. One mom's wisdom about childhood friendships.

Montessori Way of Dealing with Tantrums

Tantrums are one of the most difficult things parents of young children have to deal with. They can happen over almost anything, no matter…

Why universal childcare is the crucial infrastructure the economy needs

The U.S. lags behind many other countries in both paid leave and accessible childcare, and it’s costing women and hurting the economy.

Tiny Tots Preschool for ages 3-5!

Childcare Professionals and Babysitters' Guide

Babysitting for children with seizures is usually no different from babysitting for other children. Unless parents have said otherwise, a child with epilepsy should be treated like any other normal, active youngster. But a Seizure Smart babysitter always stays alert, is always aware of some special things to watch for, and knows exactly what to do if a child has a seizure.

New Research Study Confirms Bringing Baby Home Workshop Effectiveness

The greatest gift you can give your child is a strong relationship between you and your partner.

Creating Preschool Learning Centers that Encourage Creative Expression

Get tips for creating dramatic play, music, and art learning centers that encourage creative expression with this article from Kaplan Early Learning Company.

Grandparents to the rescue: The tax-smart way to cover preschool

How do you pay for prekindergarten when those costs are nearly as high as college tuition? Grandma and Grandpa can help.

Time to change how we think about early education, international study finds

A lot. That’s the conclusion of a multi-year study of early education systems in Australia, England, Finland, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore.

Why I left the childcare industry after 20 years

The vast majority of childcare providers in the U.S. are small businesses. One at-home provider shares why the pandemic—and burnout—made it untenable to stay in the industry.

When Your Child Is the Bully

"Parents can be left wondering how this behavior started and how they didn’t notice it sooner."

3 Women on What It's Actually Like to Have Universal Childcare

Childcare was Warren's first big campaign proposal—and we desperately need it. Three women explain how it works in their countries.

Choosing a Preschool? 6 Questions to Ask

In a few short weeks, my son will officially start preschool. While I'm excited about that, I can tell you getting him into the preschool of...

The ultimate bucket list before starting preschool

6 ways to help your toddler settle into childcare

Why does your toddler still cry when you drop her off at childcare every morning? The experts share a six-step checklist you need to know.