Daycare 101

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Creating a Home Daycare Schedule That Actually ...

Running a home daycare means wearing a dozen hats before lunch—comforter of tears, snack time strategist, imagination guide, and steady hand in the storm. And if you’re anything like me...

Creating a Home Daycare Schedule That Actually ...

Running a home daycare means wearing a dozen hats before lunch—comforter of tears, snack time strategist, imagination guide, and steady hand in the storm. And if you’re anything like me...

“Blog banner with the title ‘My Messy, Beautiful Journey of Running a Home Daycare’ over a black-and-white photo of a colorful daycare playroom with toys, shelves, and a paper-mâché tree.”

My Messy, Beautiful Journey of Running a Home D...

Author’s Note: This is a long read, but it’s my full story—the messy, beautiful, exhausting, and rewarding journey of my time as a home daycare provider. From how it began...

My Messy, Beautiful Journey of Running a Home D...

Author’s Note: This is a long read, but it’s my full story—the messy, beautiful, exhausting, and rewarding journey of my time as a home daycare provider. From how it began...

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30 Best Advent Calendars for Kids in 2025: Magi...

Christmas is hands down my favorite season of the year—the twinkling lights, cozy nights in with the kids, baking cookies, and watching our favorite holiday movies. In our house, the...

30 Best Advent Calendars for Kids in 2025: Magi...

Christmas is hands down my favorite season of the year—the twinkling lights, cozy nights in with the kids, baking cookies, and watching our favorite holiday movies. In our house, the...

Meet Azalea, the real goose behind the Silly Goose classroom decor theme banner.

Meet Azalea: The Real Goose Behind the Silly Go...

When I first dreamed of life on a little farm, I pictured geese waddling through a flower-filled garden, baby goats playing in the grass, and the comforting charm of an...

Meet Azalea: The Real Goose Behind the Silly Go...

When I first dreamed of life on a little farm, I pictured geese waddling through a flower-filled garden, baby goats playing in the grass, and the comforting charm of an...

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How I Kept My Home Daycare Full (Without Paying...

There’s a tender kind of pressure that comes with starting a home daycare — not in the running of it, but in the beginning.In the waiting. You pour your heart...

How I Kept My Home Daycare Full (Without Paying...

There’s a tender kind of pressure that comes with starting a home daycare — not in the running of it, but in the beginning.In the waiting. You pour your heart...

Written in the Stars: The Astrology of a Childcare Provider

Written in the Stars: The Astrology of a Childc...

Ever wonder why working with kids feels like second nature?This heartfelt post explores the connection between astrology and caregiving — highlighting the signs, planets, and chart patterns that often show...

Written in the Stars: The Astrology of a Childc...

Ever wonder why working with kids feels like second nature?This heartfelt post explores the connection between astrology and caregiving — highlighting the signs, planets, and chart patterns that often show...