Parent Information

Curriculum and Event Calendar
Biting As unpleasant as it sounds biting does occur in group environments.  Predominantly seen in the toddler and twos classrooms, biting is used by children for a variety of reasons.  For some it is due to frustration, others to anger, and still others due to physical changes such as teething.  At Googols we like to try to work with the child and their family until they are through the phase.  This too shall pass!  It is very difficult to be the parent of the child being bitten.  It is equally difficult to be the parent of a biting child.  Some of the techniques we utilize are, separating one child from another particular child, 'shadowing' a child (keeping him or her next to a teacher all day), and of course, verbal discussion, such as 'teeth are not for biting', 'biting hurts', 'we need to use soft touches with our friends', and 'only food should go in our mouths'.  Biting does appear to be a cyclical thing which may occur in a classroom for a period and then run its course.
Car Seat Safety 1) Children under 1 year of age must ride in a rear-facing child seat until they reach at least 1 year old and 20 lbs.

2) Children ages 1, 2, and 3 must be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

3) Children ages 4, 5, 6, & 7 are required to ride in a booster seat unless the child weighs more than 80 lbs, OR the child is taller than 4' 9", OR only a lap belt is available.

4) Children ages 8 through 13 must be protected by a seat belt.  It is recommended children under 13 do not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.

Booster seats are available at department stores, toy stores, and stores such as Target and Wal-Mart.  A no-back booster costs about $15.00 and a high-back from $20 to $100 depending on the style.  You can always call 1-866-SEAT CHECK for the location of the nearest child seat inspection station.  Also, check your area car dealerships for periodic Car Seat Safety Checks.

The lap belt should rest low across the pelvic area on the hip bones.  The lap belt should never rest on the stomach area.  Make sure the shoulder belt is snug across the chest and rests flat across the center of the collar bone; the shoulder belt should never be placed behind a child's back or under the arm. The booster seat should follow the child.  Make sure carpools, child care providers, family, and friends have access to your child's booster seat.
Love and Logic Philosophy Love and logic is a philosophy that helps children learn to make good choices.  By giving the children lots of opportunities to make their own choices, it helps build their self-esteem and self confidence.  Some of the concepts we'll discuss in class include: treating each other with respect, being free to make choices that do not cause a problem for anyone else, having the opportunity to solve a problem I create, knowing that if I cannot solve the problem the teacher will do something which depends on the special person and the special situation.  Genuine empathy for children when poor choices are made is a staple of the Love and Logic philosophy.  Positive reinforcement is also used liberally throughout all of our classrooms.