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To help your child navigate the world of creating friendships, being a good friend, and accepting differences in others, we're selected our favorite preschool books about friendship and caring 👉 https://bh.social/3pzq4rv

Happy ! 💙❤🤍 Check out our word puzzle based on Independence Day with your child, and let us know what you find in the comment below!

Empathy develops slowly during childhood, and children first experience empathy from us. Learn ways you can raise your children to be empathetic and compassionate adults 👉 https://bh.social/3NIvrhp

Making friends and exploring friendships come through a lot of practice - and mistakes - where kids truly learn what it takes to be a good friend.

In our parenting quest to guide your kid, we've discovered these really great children's books about friendship 👉 https://bh.social/4639VeB

Our books for June celebrate teamwork, resourcefulness, and interconnectedness:

📖 In “Big Truck Little Island,” five resourceful kids and a tow truck help bring a very special surprise to a tiny island. (Preschoolers)
📖 “Lion Lights” tells the true story of a nine-year-old boy’s quest to save his family’s cattle and the lions who live in nearby Nairobi National Forest. (Preschoolers)
📖 “This is the Planet Where I Live” uses gentle rhyme and brilliant illustrations to convey the connections that bind us to each other and the earth. (School Age Children)

For more book recommendations carefully selected by experts 👉 https://bh.social/3qz06EH

Today we celebrate all the caregivers who have nurtured us with their love, guidance, and support. You are appreciated and loved, and happy ! ❤️

Have you heard any of these mealtime customs and traditions in countries? And comment below ⬇️ to share with us what you know!

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As we're sharing more customs and traditions around meals in countries, don't forget to comment below ⬇️ to share with us what you know!

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Happy ! 🎉🎊

At Bright Horizons, we're excited to celebrate the stories, games, and recipes from our community. Join us as we recognize and honor their rich culture and heritage 👉 https://bh.social/42HfkWa

Happy to all caregivers who have nurtured, loved, and supported children with all their heart. We are grateful for you, today and always. ❤️

How much do you know about the customs and traditions around meals in countries? Check out these mealtime fun facts and comment below ⬇️ to share with us what you know!

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As you're diving into May’s selections, you’ll explore and find -

📖 a vibrant, rhyming book about grandmothers and babies (infants)
📖 a young girl and her garden-loving grandfather (preschoolers)
📖 the true story of Augustus Jackson, who became a White House cook when he was only twelve, and later developed an ice cream empire (school age children)

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Today we're thrilled to appreciate and celebrate all teachers by highlighting their "nutritional facts" which make them . Happy !

During Celebrate Diversity Month and beyond, it's important to acknowledge the outstanding work of our Employee Advisory Group leaders who are championing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.

Melony Gibson, Co-Chair African Heritage EAG shares what she hopes to gain for herself and the organization through her continued DEI work. 👏 👏🏽👏👏🏿

Outdoor play fosters children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Learn more about the benefits of nature for kids 👉 https://bh.social/3Guy8is

April’s book selection is here! They're a filled with opportunities for exploration -

📖 “Brown” encourages the celebration of diversely beautiful skin tones.
📖 “Whose Footprints Are These?” gives children adventurous illustrations to investigate.
📖 “Luminous” invites children to explore living things that make light.

Click for more book recommendations carefully selected by experts 👉 https://bh.social/3Ud7DDR

Did you know that play can build children’s self-regulation and emotional well-being while reducing anxiety? Learn more 👉 https://bh.social/40MfB93

This , our early education experts recommend their favorite children's books that empower girls through adventure, courage and creativity 👉 https://bh.social/3K3BGL4

Books are a helpful teaching tool for because they allow children to gain insight into the feelings and actions of others and make connections with children’s own life experiences. Check out our book suggestions 👉 https://bh.social/3lk9JVO

Our March’s will inspire your young readers to see beauty in the world: beauty in nature, beauty in our own abilities, and beauty in others.

Check out our book recommendations carefully selected by experts 👉 https://bh.social/3FoVHsr

How can you create authentic, diverse experiences for your child? Join us to hear about inclusion, social-emotional learning, and exposing your child to other cultures, holidays, traditions, and people.

Moderator: Claire Goss, Manager Family Education & Resources, Bright Horizons

Expert Guest: Zabina Bhasin, M.D. CEO, In KidZ, Advocate & Expert, Child Psychiatrist, and Entrepreneur

Register HERE 👉 https://bh.social/3JqmhUN

Happy International Women's Day! From our centers to our home office, we're proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing women, and everyday within our Bright Horizons community!

Learn more about how we're leading the way to gender equity: https://bh.social/3YFKF9m

Everyday items offer children the opportunity to explore and grow. Learn easy pretend play experiences and fun games 👉 https://bh.social/3KscFJS

Babies and toddlers especially love looking in mirrors, which builds their sense of identity and self-awareness.

Learn how to use mirror to engage with your child 👉 https://bh.social/3xpMBrf

How much did you know about ? Check out these facts of this holiday together with your child! 👇

Why is play important?

Play nurtures relationships with oneself and others, relieves stress and increases happiness, builds feelings of empathy, creativity, and collaboration, and supports the growth of sturdiness and grit. And children can learn a lot through playing 👉 https://bh.social/3ROiEdJ

is for everyone! Hear our experts’ take on how to inspire your child to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math; explore big ideas; and help them dig deeper.

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Lisa Oppenheimer, our Director of Brand Marketing, is sharing her holiday recipe with southern roots - corn pudding! 🍮

What is your holiday recipe? Share with us in the comment below!