[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Dear TARTTs Families and Staff, Due to the anticipated travel conditions resulting from the incoming winter storm, TARTTs Day Care Centers (ALL LOCATIONS) will be closing on Friday February 25, 2022. Please stay safe, TARTTs Administration […]
Category: Parent’s Corner
Phrases of Encouragement: How to Avoid Saying “Good Job” and What We Can Do Instead.
Here at Tartt’s, we foster the belief that each moment with your child is an opportunity to learn. Whether you are a parent or an educator, you have most likely noticed that the phrase “Good Job” becomes mundane after saying it for the thousandth time. You may have even pondered if an alternative exists. There […]
2020 Family and Children’s Events
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From Baby to Toddler: Transitions
By the time their first birthday rolls around, your child will reach many milestones, each more exciting than the last. With many more mental and physical developments on the way it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed. Not to worry! Here at Tartt’s we are dedicated to making those transitions as smooth as possible for […]
Keeping Our Tartt’s Community Healthy: Managing the Flu
What is the Flu? Influenza, commonly referred to as the Flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu is different from a cold and usually comes on very suddenly. While flu illness can range from moderate to severe, children will often need medical care […]
Keep Your Children Winter Healthy
Here in Boston we are in full-force of our winter weather months. Even though there is little snow on the ground and warmer weather than usual doesn’t mean temperatures won’t drop as we head in to the month of February. Tartt’s Teachers and Administration want to offer a few helpful hints to help keep your […]
Finding Quality Child Care in Boston without Breaking the Bank
In many northeast metropolitan cities, simply finding high quality child care is a challenge. Now add an accessible location, experienced staff, and competitive pricing and you have gone from challenge to boldly going where few parents have gone before. Reasons why the cost of child care is high in the Northeast, specifically in Boston, Massachusetts […]
ASK THE DIRECTOR: “TIRED OF PAYING FOR DIAPERS!”
Dear Director, Can you give me a few potty training tips to help me get my two year more excited about learning to use the use potty? Tired of paying for diapers. Dorchester, MA Dear Tired, As I am sure you are learning if you let it, potty training can become a very stressful time […]
When Kids Ask (Really) Tough Questions: A Quick Guide
I know she died, but when is Grandma coming back? Why is your skin darker than Mommy’s? Why do we live here but Daddy doesn’t? Are you the tooth fairy? https://www.npr.org/2019/02/28/698304854/when-kids-ask-really-tough-questions-a-quick-guide
The Surprisingly Logical Minds of Babies
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decisions with a surprisingly strong sense of logic, well before they can talk. Check out the full […]
