Toilet Learning is a Partnership: As a child begins to express curiosity and interest in using the toilet independently, some questions may arise as to what the process will look like. Since children develop at their own pace, not all children are ready to initiate toileting at the same time, and the process will vary […] Learn More ›

The famous Mr. Fred Rogers once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” At JCC Chicago Early Childhood, we believe that play is essential to a child’s development. It helps build their self-esteem, […] Learn More ›

Of all the daily challenges that parenting a young child brings, dealing with a picky eater can be one of the most frustrating. After all, eating seems like such a natural process to most adults, that it can be confusing when a child doesn’t approach food with the same instincts as we do. Not to […] Learn More ›