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Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers

Dec 03, 2023 ● By The Hood Magazine

Gift ideas for the loved teachers and daycare workers in your life! Give a gift that they actually want this Christmas!

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2023 Child Care/ Preschool Provider of The Year Nomination Form Sponsored by Sanford fit

Jan 13, 2023 ● By The Hood Magazine

Lift up your favorite provider with some words of praise and encouragement for all that they do!

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2023 Educator & Child Care Provider of The Year Sponsored by Sanford fit

Jan 02, 2023 ● By The Hood Magazine

Nominations open now!

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Transitioning Back to Work

Sep 28, 2021 ● By Becky Squyer

One Mom's journey transitioning back to work.

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A New Take on Childcare

Sep 28, 2021 ● By The Hood Magazine

Sponsored Content Children thrive at Truks-N-Trykes.

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9 Most Impactful Minutes of Your Child's Day with Conversation Starters

Sep 26, 2021 ● By Truks-N-Trykes

Sponsored Content Are you a busy, working and tired parent whose energy bucket is gone when you get home? Or any kind of parent for that matter! Well, I have some good news. There are a total of 9 minutes during the day that you to set aside for your child. But when are these 9 minutes of one on one conversation starters and why are they so important?

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Sponsored Feature: Apple Tree

Jun 28, 2021 ● By The Hood Magazine

Take a closer look into one of Sioux Falls's premier childcare centers.

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What Questions Do You Need to ask Yourself (As a Parent) When Choosing the Right Childcare?

Jun 26, 2021 ● By Melissa Anderson, Truks-N-Trykes PlayCare, Owner

Sponsored Content When researching what questions to ask when looking for a childcare center, parents tend to forget about their own needs. Here are some questions that address your needs as a parent/guardian.

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2021 Hood Magazine's Educator of the Year Nominees

Apr 09, 2021 ● By The Hood Magazine

2021 Educator of the Year Nominees

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The Sioux Empire 2020 Childcare Directory

Oct 03, 2020 ● By The Hood Magazine

Whether you are expecting parents looking for childcare, or have had a change in family schedules and you are in need of a new facility; our childcare directory has something for you!

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A Local Sioux Falls Mom Shares Her Pregnancy Experience During COVID

Aug 06, 2020 ● By Miranda Ochocki

When we found out that we were expecting our second child back in October, the last thing I could have imagined was being pregnant in the world we are living in today.

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A Sioux Falls Mom Shares her Childcare Experience with EmBe

Jul 28, 2020 ● By EmBe

Sponsored Content Take a look inside at what makes EmBe a standout in childcare.

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Helping Your Child with Transitions

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Kassidi Smith, Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire

No matter our age, transitions can prove difficult. Moving into a new home, having a sibling join the family, or heading into school for the first time all mean big changes...which equates to big emotions. Smaller transitions, however, happen daily and include going from home to daycare or playtime to lunch.

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What I Want to Be When I Grow Up!

Jul 01, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

What do you want to be when you grow up? We were all asked this question when we were little, and we love to ask kids this question now! Answers vary: a teacher, a singer, a ballerina, a police officer. Whatever the answer, we believe in the importance of encouraging kids to be whatever they want to be.

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When to Keep Kids Home from Daycare

Nov 01, 2018 ● By The Hood Magazine

It’s here again, the unavoidable cold and flu season. We try to do our best to be good parents, yet, the big question remains: “When should I keep my child home from daycare or school?”

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