Learn more about the importance of physical activity for children, and how Caliday supports this essential component of a Child’s development.

Learn about the importance of early childhood education and the stages of brain development, and contact Caliday to enroll your child in an extended care program in Maryland today.

Social media is a part of everyone’s life, no matter what age. Check out this post for some important tips for making sure your child has a healthy relationship with social media.

Extracurricular activities are essential for your child’s growth. Finding the right one can be difficult, however, because your child is unique and not every activity will be a good fit. This post can help you choose what’s best.

For parents looking for a place for their child to go before and after school to learn and play with other children while in a safe, positive, and caring environment, consider an extended care program.

For parents looking for a place for their child to go before and after school to learn and play with other children while in a safe, positive, and caring environment, consider an extended care program.

When a child is considered “shy,” it often means they are highly sensitive (aware of and strongly affected by their environment), introverted (needing time away from others), less interested in social interaction due to being absorbed in their own worlds, or anxious in social situations.

"Life skills” are simply skills that are necessary or desirable for participation in everyday life. They enable people to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life, and they can be taught and learned starting in childhood.

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and use financial skills such as money management, budgeting, and investing. This includes borrowing money and paying off debt, creating and sticking to a budget, and knowing the differences between financial tools and options for investing, taxes, and similar concepts.

Some fears, anxieties and worries are normal in children. For most children, the anxieties they have will go away on their own or with the reassurance of their parents. However, in some cases, anxiety can be persistent and start to affect the child’s mental health and wellbeing, carrying over into other areas of their life like school, activities, and friendships. In fact, about 9.4% of children aged 2 to 17 have been diagnosed with anxiety.

The last few years have been difficult for everyone, including our children and school communities. Kids have been forced to adapt to new ways of learning, socializing, and attending schools. Parents are also having to reconsider their childcare options; however, with childcare being unaffordable for more than 60% of parents and more than half of families living in childcare deserts, many families struggle to find quality childcare.

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, one in five children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues. However, 48% of parents incorrectly believe that children will outgrow the difficulties, and 33% of educators say that sometimes what people call a learning disability is really just lack of motivation.