If someone asked you about the main characteristics that are important in a childcare center or that set your childcare center apart from others in your area, what would be on that list? If a prospective parent asked you for assurance that your center provided a safe and healthy atmosphere that encouraged children at various […]
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Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 2
Your childcare center takes care to provide a safe environment that accommodates the many and varied needs of the children for which you provide care. Among the many developmentally appropriate activities you offer, we hope that we’re convincing you to add a simple activity to that growing list. Arguably more influential to a person’s happiness […]
Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 1
With so many important aspects of child development to consider in your childcare program, it’s easy to forget about an extremely important ingredient in a healthy person’s life: laughter. That’s right: laughing might seem like an activity that doesn’t warrant a line on your ever-growing to-do list, but this often-undervalued activity has a lot of […]
Dementia-related Signs that Your Loved One May Need Specialized Care
Dementia symptoms can be subtle and difficult to recognize at first. Though most people are familiar with some of the more common symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and confusion, there are many additional dementia-related markers which friends and family may inadvertently fail to pick up on during day-to-day interactions. If you notice that […]
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 3
Teaching martial arts to children with ADHD, although definitely challenging, can be surprisingly rewarding. In the final installment of this three-part series (see Part 1 & 2), we’ll explore a few more tips on how to provide kids with ADHD martial arts skills in a positive learning environment. Structure is Key Though the structure is […]
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 2
We’ve already looked at some of the key reasons why parents would want to consider enrolling their child who has ADHD in a martial arts class. The individualized nature of martial arts as well as its variety and opportunity for progressing at one’s own pace are all ideal features for students with ADHD. But a […]
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 1
If you or someone close to you has a child that’s been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you probably know how challenging it can be for a parent to understand and accommodate the child’s unique needs. ADHD symptoms include lacking focus, inability to play quietly or keep still for age-appropriate lengths of time, […]
How Jackrabbit Can Help Your Dance Studio Get Organized, This Year
Your dance studio is your pride and joy. Most days. Of course, we’re guessing you already have several software programs and web-based services that help you achieve organization within your studio. But what if Jackrabbit could streamline all the processes and functions of those different platforms, allowing you to automate some tasks while also keeping […]
Customer Perspectives: Why Martha Loves Jackrabbit Software
In a February 2018 interview, Martha Hocutt of SwimMAC Carolina was asked why she chose Jackrabbit Class software for her organization’s class management needs — and why she’s become a loyal customer, years after her initial decision. As North Swim School Director, her perspective may help you make your own decision when it comes to […]
How Your Backyard Hot Tub Can Enhance Your Life
Often considered a luxury item, a hot tub can help you accomplish whatever it is you need more of in your life, whether that’s better physical or emotional health, outdoor time, or social time. Whatever your main motivation, think of owning a hot tub as investing in your healthy lifestyle. Consider some of the ways […]