Is part-time or full-time better for your child?

If you have the flexibility, starting with part-time hours can give your child the social benefits of nursery without the exhaustion of long days. It helps them ease into the new routine.

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Try a gradual transition: start with two half-days a week, and slowly increase if needed.

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Spending long hours in daycare is linked to higher stress levels and more behavior issues.

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The early academic boosts that children get from preschool tend to disappear quickly in elementar...

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Attending a childcare center can lower a child's risk of feeling sad or acting out.

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Is Nursery Good for Your Child?

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