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Stress Management and Mental Health
10/26/2021According to the CDC, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we manage stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. It is important to remember that mental health is just as ... Stress Management and Mental Health
Creating Community
01/08/2021"It takes a village to raise a child." A proverb, whose origins are largely unknown but attributed by many to African cultures, explains the importance of parents, teachers, and community working together for their children's education, for it is not solely the teacher's responsibility. W... Creating Community
New Courses in Professionalism
03/02/2021One of the big questions of professionalism is "Why teach it?" For many, professionalism is a field that is not explicitly taught--it is assumed that people will naturally learn it while building their careers. One of the biggest challenges in teaching professionalism is defining what "profess... New Courses in Professionalism
Professional Development Training in Covid Times
02/09/2021Even in the midst of the changes that happened due to Covid, life still marches on. There are children to teach, milestones to meet, credentials to upkeep. Depending on the state, early childhood educators must complete anywhere between 6 to 12 hours of CEUS (Continuing Education Units, also known... Professional Development Training in Covid Times
Physical Activity and Nutrition
11/02/2021Parents want their children to have the best possible start. Proper nutrition and plenty of physical activity play an important role in ensuring children are healthy and promoting good practices from the start. Many states require licensed childcare providers to follow rules about nutrition, ... Physical Activity and Nutrition
Childcare Training
09/21/2021It is finally your day off! You sit on your couch and turn on the TV to start your favorite show with a nice big bowl of popcorn beside you. You grab a handful of warm buttery popcorn and start to take in the deliciousness when suddenly, you feel a hard kernel mixed in. N... Childcare Training
Colorful Culture
01/04/2022There are many challenges when working with young children. Behaviors, potty training, sharing, biting, and the list goes on. With all of these situations taking up so much time, it can be easy to forget how important it is to consider culture when addressing these challenges. You may be surp... Colorful Culture
Let's Play
01/04/2022Child care providers spend much of their day monitoring and facilitating play with young children. But did you know just how important that play is to healthy development in all areas? Play is the foundation to healthy brain development in young children and paves the way to formal educatio... Let's Play
Health and Safety Trainings
09/30/2021According to childcare.gov, a childcare program’s quality depends on many factors. One of the most important aspects of a high-quality childcare provider is education and training. All adults caring for children should receive annual training on key health and safety topics. Many st... Health and Safety Trainings
Communication Training
01/04/2022Learning to communicate is one of the most important skills for young children. In fact, it is considered one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood! Communication skills is vital for children. It enables them to interact with the people in their world and to... Communication Training
