Daycare Guide: Adjustment Tips & Psychological Effects

Helping an infant adjust to daycare requires specific social-emotional strategies, while understanding the long-term psychological effects of early childhood education.

Baby girl (9-12 months) reaching for origami crane hanging from string, close-up

How to Help an Infant Adjust to Daycare

The Babycenter website states that approximately 30 percent of children younger than five years old attend daycare. It can be a reliable, affordable option for parents returning to work after having a baby. Unfortunately, the transition can be difficult for some babies.

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