Bright Horizons at Kendall Square

"What if my child doesn’t want me to leave? What if they cry?”

Your family is about to start something new — and the “what ifs” are completely normal. Set your child up for a smooth transition into child care by preparing for their first day. 💡 Use these tips: https://bh.social/3MTbjYT

The Science Carnival at Cambridge Science Festival was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to Learn with Loose Parts. If you missed chatting with our expert educators in person, you can check out this article on using loose parts in your child's play. https://www.brighthorizons.com/resources/article/loose-parts-simple-materials-for-big-exploration

📚✨ Unlock the magic of literacy together! In this issue of , share a few laughs while reading the antics of “Mine!” or “Big Truck Little Island”. Find a cozy reading space to enjoy tummy time with your baby or take a book outdoors for a delightful reading session.

💡 Check out our latest issue for our top book pics for fall, plus activities you can do with your child at home: https://bh.social/4d9TcIw

⚠️ Is it okay for my baby to touch and grab everything? How do I use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat?

It’s , and we’re talking about how to keep your little one safe. Hear from our own Claire Goss and Britax’s Sarah Tilton in this special three-part series. Watch now: https://bh.social/4glI4LI

You know those Sunday nights when kids feel great about school work because they understand their assignments and so are calm and ready for the week ahead? 📖✏️📚

We don’t either. But the folks at Sylvan do. And they’ve got 5 ways to make Sunday nights (and Mondays, and Tuesdays…) a whole lot less scary for everyone.

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✨ Explore the benefits of through the experiences of our . Hear what they have to say and understand the profound impact it has on children!

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There is so much happening next week at Cambridge Science Festival! We are very excited to be a part of the Cambridge Science Carnival on Sunday September 29 from 12-4 pm. Be sure to stop by and visit our Learn With Loose Parts tent! https://www.facebook.com/CambSciFest

We honor those affected by September 11 — a day we will never forget.

Would you please help Bright Horizons centers in Massachusetts provide 11,000 diapers to Diaper Depot in Waltham and Lannie's Neighborhood in Boston? You can drop off diapers at your Bright Horizons center, or purchase them through our dedicated Bright Horizons Foundation for Children page. Thank you!

Bright Horizons Foundation 25th Anniversary Diaper Drive | Amazon Gift List

Save the date and come see us at the Cambridge Science Carnival on Sunday, September 29, 2024! Learn more about the Carnival at cambridgesciencefestival.org.

Just when it feels like summer's going to last forever, that first ad for back-to-school shopping appears. Kids are already stressing about new teachers, new classes, and new friends.

🎒🧭 Make the first day a little easier with 7 ideas from our experts 👉 https://bh.social/4cvRH7m

Honoring the hard work, dedication, and contributions of every worker today. Happy ! 💪🌟

Remember how easy it was to adjust to the first day of school last year? We don’t either. But this year we’re committed to being early achievers, getting into the groove now before that first school bell rings.

Ready to get started?

🎒📝 Check out our A+ ideas for acing back-to-school: https://bh.social/3Ap523W

It is typical for separation anxiety in children to come and go throughout the early years as children are learning to navigate being in situations away from their trusted caregivers. 💛

Our Bright Horizons experts share tips to reduce separation anxiety during school and child care drop off. Learn more: https://bh.social/46AcLbB

We are excited to work with Phinix Virtual Kitchens to offer school lunches in our Cambridge Preschool Program classroom this year! Contact us to learn more.

In the field of , we know that young children retain information best when they are engaged in the learning process.

Learn more about our emergent curriculum approach to learning and how it's used in Bright Horizons child care centers: https://bh.social/3Wufajk

Career progress shouldn’t stop for summer. Start now with a virtual course or refresher and be ready in fall to move your career forward. 🎯🚀 Make this the year you set yourself up to reach your goals.

📈 Check out three ways to use summer to advance your career: https://bh.social/3Yo5wBq

Children learn through discovery, through the ability to pursue what they’re interested in, to wonder and explore, to be curious, and to investigate. 🔍💡 And that’s why we named our framework for early care and education Discovery Driven Learning®.

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Just when it feels like summer's going to last forever, that first ad for back-to-school shopping appears. Kids are already stressing about new teachers, new classes, and new friends.

🎒🧭 Make the first day a little easier with 7 ideas from our experts 👉 https://bh.social/3Sq8Msk

Wondering how to jumpstart your child's language development? Dr. Patricia Kuhl, Professor and Co-Director, UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, shares essential insights and tips on fostering early language skills in children.

Discover more: https://bh.social/3WIqSZ9

Cheers to our for hitting their educational milestones through Bright Horizons' Horizons Degree Program! 🎓💛 Their commitment, effort, and drive to excel inspire us every day!

🎉 Ms. Erica, Bright Horizons / UChicago Child Development Center Stony Island, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
🎉 Ms. Agnes, Bright Horizons at Democracy Center Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
🎉 Ms. Noelle, Bright Horizons at Foxboro, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Leadership
🎉 Ms. Manu, Bright Horizons at Parkway North, CDA Credential

Learn how to get your degree for free 👉 https://bh.social/3xpiBiV

One month to go until the first day of school for our Cambridge Preschool Program classrooms and we are so excited! Remember to keep an eye on this page and https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp/ for information about 2025-26 registration process.

CPP - Cambridge Preschool Program | Cambridge Office of Early Childhood - Cambridge, MA What is the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP)? The Cambridge Preschool Program (currently known as UPK) is a mixed delivery system funded by the city of Cambridge that will provide access to high quality early education and care for all Cambridge 4 year-olds and many 3 year-olds as well! Highlights....

💻 ✏️ Join us for an enlightening livestream event, “How Nurturing Relationships Are Key to Effective Learning,” hosted by Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, and featuring Gregg Millien, Instructional Coach at the Jim Greenman Innovation Center. This session will dive deep into Discovery Driven Learning, highlighting the crucial role of nurturing relationships in creating effective learning environments.

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School readiness isn’t just book smarts. It’s the determination, confidence, curiosity, and bravery to try and try again. And those aren’t just things kids learn in a classroom; they learn them from you — in the way you and your kids connect, talk, even play. ✏️📖🔎

Experts have a whole list of ideas to help them along. Read what they have to say: https://bh.social/3AaJCay

Experts say the two months of summer can cost kids two whole months of learning. A little tutoring keeps them up to speed – just one reason why summer tutoring is a really good idea.

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✨ Hear from our about the transformative power of !

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📣 We’re thrilled to announce that Rachel Robertson, Chief Academic Officer, will be a featured speaker at the Early Childhood Innovation Summit! If you will be attending, be sure to join her session, “Facing and Embracing Change with Curiosity and Critical Thinking,” to learn about the crucial role of professional development in enhancing children’s education.

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Camp is part of your back-up care benefits? Why yes, yes it is.

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Kindergarten Prep students learned what materials go into the recycling bin vs trash and brainstormed creative ways to reuse certain materials. 🌎🌱 Children then challenged their dexterity, hand eye coordination, and persistence as they made paper beads out of scrap paper! Bracelets, necklaces, and crowns were created by using these paper beads.

Visit us and discover more about our hands-on learning experiences that prepare children for a brighter tomorrow: https://bh.social/4ey2HDF

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💬 The new season of The Work-Life Equation is brimming with wisdom from our incredible guests, offering insights on maintaining harmony while balancing multiple life roles. ✨

🔗 Use the link to subscribe now and catch up on the season before it ends.

How many times will your bored kids open-close-open the refrigerator this summer? The answer is a million (more or less), followed by the words, “There’s nothing to eat/drink/do.” Unless they can go to camp. Which they can do – even if you didn’t sign up last winter (camp may even be part of your employee benefits – make sure to check). 🍉☀️

Save a refrigerator. Send them to camp – spaces at Steve & Kate’s available right now (really!).

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