1. I care for a 2½-year-old boy whose military family has received PCS orders and is preparing to move. They would like some book suggestions to help him with the move. Any other suggestions of books for military kids would be appreciated. Updated: May 09, 2012
2. A 10-month-old child in my child care program cries whenever she is not being held. What can I do? Updated: May 09, 2012
3. How should child care providers handle toileting accidents in young children? Updated: May 09, 2012
4. Last week, a child forgot something she wanted to bring to child care to share. Her father said he would bring it at lunchtime but never did. Should I say something to the father? Updated: March 29, 2012
5. I will be leaving my baby with a sitter for the first time. What do I need to do to inform the sitter about my baby and prepare her for caring for him? Updated: January 11, 2012
6. Where do I find quality child care for my infant? Updated: January 11, 2012
7. What physical, cognitive, and social abilities does a 24-month-old child develop by playing with the telephone? Updated: January 11, 2012
8. I have a child in my child care home who is aggressive toward other children. What steps should I take to resolve this problem? Updated: December 08, 2011
9. How can I get parents to be more a part of my child care program? Updated: December 02, 2011
10. A little boy whose hearing and speech are impaired is going to be starting in my class soon. I've never had a child with special needs in my class before and am feeling a bit nervous. What can I do in advance to make us all feel more comfortable? Updated: December 01, 2011
11. Our child care program often enrolls children with at least one parent in the military. What can we do to help maintain a strong relationship between the child and the deployed parent? Updated: November 28, 2011
12. Why should I do annual staff reviews with the child care providers in my program? Updated: November 21, 2011
13. What is inclusion in child care, and how can child care providers make it work? Updated: November 17, 2011
14. Why do some toddlers bite other children? How can child care providers prevent biting before it happens? Updated: November 16, 2011
15. What activities are best to do with infants in my child care program to help develop their muscles? Updated: November 16, 2011
16. What can a child care care provider do about clean-up when children don't want to stop their dramatic play? Updated: November 16, 2011
17. As a child care provider, what can I do to help make kindergarten successful for a child with special needs? Updated: November 16, 2011
18. How can I encourage our child care staff to be more of a team? I just started this job as a director. Updated: November 16, 2011
19. What are some practical yet creative ways to encourage child care staff to seek and value professional development? Updated: November 16, 2011
20. What can I do to make blocks more interesting to my preschoolers? Updated: November 16, 2011
21. How common is child sexual abuse? How can a child care provider tell if a child has been sexually abused? Updated: November 08, 2011
22. What should I do when a child in my child care center has a temper tantrum? Updated: November 08, 2011
23. When we can't go outdoors to play, what can I do to keep children active in my child care program? Updated: November 08, 2011
24. I've heard the phrase "process over product" to describe art activities. What does this phrase mean, and how can child care providers tell whether an art activity is process-focused or product-focused? Updated: November 08, 2011
25. What are the views and opinions of praise versus encouragement for young children? Updated: November 08, 2011
26. Some parents think play is only for children to have fun. What can I tell those parents about how the children in my child care program learn from play? Updated: November 08, 2011
27. What are the benefits of teaching sign language to an infant with normal hearing in a child care program? Updated: November 08, 2011
28. What kinds of activities are appropriate for 2 and 3 year olds in child care to practice muscle development? Updated: November 08, 2011
29. Which is worse, verbal abuse or physical abuse? Why? Updated: November 08, 2011
30. What is time-out? Should it be used in parenting my children? What about in child care? Updated: November 08, 2011

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