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How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Express Their Feelings With Words?
09/19/2026When a child hits, cries, withdraws, or screams, the behavior often communicates a feeling that words cannot yet express. Child care providers can make those moments more manageable by intentionally building emotional vocabulary, modeling respectful communication, and practicing simple scripts; Oppo... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Express Their Feelings With Words?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Develop Self-Control?
09/19/2026When children grab, interrupt, melt down, or struggle to wait, they are practicing a developing skill—not demonstrating a fixed character trait. Providers can strengthen self-control through responsive relationships, predictable routines, playful practice, and carefully scaffolded opportunitie... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Develop Self-Control?
How Can Child Care Providers Teach Preschoolers to Wait Their Turn?
09/19/2026Waiting is difficult for young children because time, impulse control, and perspective-taking are still developing. With brief practice, predictable routines, and respectful coaching, providers can turn everyday conflicts into opportunities to build #patience, communication, and cooperation. For a d... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Preschoolers to Wait Their Turn?
Why Do Preschoolers Fight Over Toys—and How Can Teachers Help?
09/19/2026When two preschoolers reach for the same truck, the conflict is rarely just about the truck—it is a fast-moving lesson in language, regulation, fairness, and relationships. Understanding the developmental reasons behind toy disputes can help providers respond with confidence; ChildCareEd&rsquo... Why Do Preschoolers Fight Over Toys—and How Can Teachers Help?
How Can Child Care Providers Support a Child Who Struggles to Make Friends?
09/19/2026A child who watches play from the edge of the room is communicating a need, not demonstrating a failure. With intentional observation, brief social scripts, guided play, and patient coaching, providers can make peer relationships more accessible; Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that ... How Can Child Care Providers Support a Child Who Struggles to Make Friends?
How Can Child Care Providers Help a Shy Child Feel Comfortable in Preschool?
09/19/2026A child who watches from the edge of play is communicating a need for safety—not a lack of ability. With responsive relationships, predictable routines, and gradual invitations to participate, providers can help children build confidence while honoring temperament; Anxiety: Signs & Strateg... How Can Child Care Providers Help a Shy Child Feel Comfortable in Preschool?
Why Do Toddlers Throw Tantrums and How Should Teachers Respond?
09/19/2026When a toddler collapses in tears, screams during cleanup, or throws a toy, teachers need more than patience—they need a developmentally informed plan. Explore The ABCs of Behavior: Turning Challenges into Learning Opportunities to strengthen your understanding of triggers, positive guidance, ... Why Do Toddlers Throw Tantrums and How Should Teachers Respond?
What Should You Do When a Child Cries All Day at Daycare?
09/19/2026A child who cries throughout the daycare day is communicating distress, not causing trouble—and your response can help transform overwhelm into connection. Use the strategies below to investigate possible causes, provide responsive care, partner with families, and decide when additional suppor... What Should You Do When a Child Cries All Day at Daycare?
How Can Child Care Providers Handle a Child Who Refuses to Follow Directions?
09/19/2026A child’s refusal can turn an ordinary transition into a stressful moment for everyone, but it does not have to become a power struggle. With clear expectations, responsive relationships, and careful observation, providers can protect safety while teaching cooperation and self-advocacy. For de... How Can Child Care Providers Handle a Child Who Refuses to Follow Directions?
How Can Child Care Providers Document Developmental Concerns Without Diagnosing?
09/18/2026When a child’s development raises questions, careful documentation can protect the child’s dignity, strengthen family partnerships, and guide appropriate support without crossing into diagnosis. The Privacy Matters: Documentation and Observation in Early Learning course can help you buil... How Can Child Care Providers Document Developmental Concerns Without Diagnosing?
