Ages 5 to 8
During these years, it is important to strengthen your child's growing literacy skills and explore new activities and resources. Learn about new after-school child care options to make sure your child is getting quality care with the help of our new Parents' Resource Guide. Research your child's development and get parenting tips to make sure you are helping your child to reach his or her fullest potential. Explore activities and resources to get new ideas!
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Ten Tips for Parents Traveling with Children
- If you are traveling with a car seat, make sure it is buckled in correctly and facing the right direction.
- Make sure all children are wearing seatbelts at all times.
- Always pack enough reading materials, toys, paper, pencils and crayons to keep everyone busy.
- Be sure to have healthy snacks available to munch on.
- Have plenty of paper towels and wipes for eating food and unexpected spills.
- Stop periodically at rest stops to stretch and use the restroom.
- Bring your child's medical cards in case of emergency.
- Pack an extra set of clothes for everyone.
- Engage your children in conversations about what they see (what state, cars and license plates, flowers, bridges, etc.).
- If you can, give them some money of their own to spend. If children have their own money to spend on vacation, they can learn the value of spending wisely.
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