Category: Parenting Tips

Toilet Training Tips – April 2015

Are you tired of changing dirty diapers and spending a large portion of your family’s budget on diapers? Do you think your toddler is ready to begin toilet training? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “Toilet… Read more »

Setting Limits without Curbing Creativity – March 2015

Children are naturally creative and full of energy. However, as a parent, it is important to recognize when your children’s creativity and energy needs some guidance and limits. According to Beverly Anderson, executive director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa, “As children… Read more »

Understanding Spirited Children and Tackling Temper Tantrums – February 2015

Do you dread taking your two-year-old out in public for fear that she might show her “true spirited self” with a classic temper tantrum? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “While ‘spirited’ children can sometimes be a challenge, it’s… Read more »

Raising a Reader and the Importance of Reading to your Child – January 2015

What is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children…something that will last their entire lifetime and give them the ability to do anything or go anywhere? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “Reading is a vital… Read more »

Family Stress Relievers – December 2014

The holiday season is here! As much fun as it can be, it can also be a stressful time of year for parents. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “It’s important for families to realize that the holidays don’t… Read more »

Teaching Children the Importance of Giving Back – November 2014

The holiday season provides us with a wonderful opportunity to teach our children about the importance of giving back and why those less fortunate than us need to be remembered. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “By focusing on… Read more »

Bullying Prevention – September 2014

Anyone can be the victim of bullying. That’s why it is so important for parents and children to work together to prevent it. According to Beverly Anderson, executive director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers, with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “The best way to address bullying is to prevent it.”… Read more »

Back to School Parenting Tips – August 2014

Like it or not, another school year is right around the corner. Knowing this, it’s important to plan ahead, so your children will be ready to start getting back into their school routine. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s southside, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa,… Read more »

Technology Tips for Families – July 2014

Does it seem like your children are constantly using technology…between the games they are playing on their tablets, laptops, or IPods, and the ongoing texts they are receiving on their cell phones? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, southside Milwaukee, Greenfield, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa,… Read more »

Summer Fun – June 2014

Are you looking for some fun activities to do with your children this summer? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, southside Milwaukee, Greenfield, Oak Creek, and Wauwatosa, “Variety is the spice of life. Use the summer to focus on a wide-array of activities that will… Read more »