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If our little ones could tell us how they really feel…

Many little hands make light work! 👐❤️
Having toddlers help with chores is important for several reasons:

1. **Developing Skills**: Chores help young children develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
2. **Responsibility**: Chores instill a sense of responsibility and ownership.
3. **Self-Esteem**: Completing tasks boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. Imagine Maddie's pride as she not only helped fold all the towels and bibs, she also carried them to the kitchen and knew where they belonged.
4. **Bonding**: Chores promote bonding and teamwork in our childcare family.
5. **Routine Building**: Completing tasks helps establish routines and habits that will be beneficial as they grow.
6. **Understanding Contribution**: Children learn that everyone’s contribution is valuable and necessary for the household to function smoothly.

I had to laugh when I saw this because for me I would get excited and grab my phone for documentation. I just love to see the littles in my group when they have confidence and independence to do something all by themselves! 💗

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/family-child-care-providers-raise-alarm-at-listening-session-about-proposed-licensing-requirements/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1_XLg3vujpYRcQtujizBe9bWChdt_rcXQZXl38Cq1Hrbd47RihKpjB1Co_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&sfnsn=mo

Family child care providers raise alarm at listening session about proposed licensing requirements The Department of Human Services in April released updated licensing standards for both family child care providers and child care centers.

June

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What beautiful skills we can model for our children!
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The last part of this reminds me of a onesie one of my kiddos had when they were little. It had a picture of earth on it and read "Hi, I'm new here." 🌏♥️