It's coming, really, it is. Spring will be here in just a few short weeks and all those cold winds and snow storms that plagued the entire U.S. this year will be history. The change of season often means breaks form school and daycare. If you're planning to take some time together to welcome the warm weather, enjoy it with these 12 ideas for celebrating the spring season with kids.

If you're lucky enough to be able to get away for spring break, consider these family vacation destinations from our Guide to Traveling with Kids.

For those who can't take time off of work when their child's school or day care is closed, remember to plan back-up child care well in advance.

Spring Will Be Here Soon originally appeared on About.com Child Care on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:34:54.

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Goodbye to all my loyal readers.  This is my last blog I will write as the About.com Guide to Child Care.  I have had an incredible journey the past 5 1/2 years serving as your guide, and have become a much better parent because of it.  Finding quality and affordable child care has always been a topic very near and dear to my heart, and I hope I have helped others find childcare solutions along the way.  With three kids, I have utilized the services of an in-home provider, institutional daycare, a gamut of babysitters, and even a nanny.  Mostly, I have been quite pleased with the care my children have received.  But, now, my youngest is approaching the age of 10, and this parent is turning her interests to life beyond daycare.   I look forward to continuing to utilize About.com as a reference to my next stage in life:  tweens and teens!  At the same time, the childcare care site will continue to promote helpful information for parents, so keep childcare.about.com bookmarked!   Hug those kids, and God bless! 

Goodbye and Happy Parenting! originally appeared on About.com Child Care on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 12:35:02.

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U.S. military families now have a new resource to helpthem  locate quality child care.  Sittercity is offering a free membership, funded by the Department of Defense, to aid in searches for military caregivers.  Sittercity has more than 1 million in-depth caregiver profiles showcasing caregivers and includes reviews from families, background checks, references, and more.  It also serves as a natural resource for military families to find military subsidized daycare providers or providers who have authorized access to a military installation site. 

New Program Helps Military Families Find Child Care originally appeared on About.com Child Care on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 09:47:40.

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