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How can child care programs keep children healthy every day?
05/18/2026Keeping kids safe and well in child care is the top job for every director and teacher. This article gives easy, practical steps you can use today to protect #children, promote #health, and build strong #safety and #hygiene habits while working with #families. We link to helpful guides and trainin... How can child care programs keep children healthy every day?
Infant Room Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
06/22/2026Infant rooms need clear rules so babies stay safe and teachers can give good care. This article explains what infant #ratios mean, why they matter, how to plan staffing, and everyday safety steps. Use these ideas with your team and remember state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency... Infant Room Ratios: Safety, Supervision, and Care
Dopamine in Children: Rewards, Motivation, and Behavior
06/17/2026Dopamine is one of the brain chemicals that helps children notice rewards, feel motivated, and repeat behaviors that feel good or successful. In early childhood classrooms, this can show up when a child smiles after praise, keeps trying to finish a puzzle, gets excited during play, or has troubl... Dopamine in Children: Rewards, Motivation, and Behavior
Baby Sleep and Crying: Bedtime Tips and What to Expect
06/09/2026Bedtime and nap time can bring a lot of crying for little ones — and a lot of worry for staff. This short guide gives clear, kind steps child care providers and directors can use in group care to help babies settle, reduce #crying, and build healthy #sleep habits. Why do babies cry at bedti... Baby Sleep and Crying: Bedtime Tips and What to Expect
How can we help children sleep better?
05/12/2026Good sleep helps children learn, behave, and stay healthy. This short guide gives practical, easy steps you can use in your center tomorrow. You will find simple routines, safe sleep rules, ways to calm nap wake-ups, and ideas for working with families. Why it matters: when your #children get rest... How can we help children sleep better?
Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Best Practices for Teachers
06/25/2026Technology can help children learn, but it must be used in smart ways. This article is for child care providers and directors. It gives simple steps and ideas to make tech useful, safe, and developmentally appropriate. You will find tips for choosing apps, managing #screentime, teaching #digitalciti... Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Best Practices for Teachers
Get Ready for Summer!
09/23/2022How can programs get ready for summer? Summer provides a distinctive window for early childhood programs to combine recreation with intentional learning. Staff can structure safe outdoor experiences, prevent summer learning loss, and strengthen family relationships while protecting children’s... Get Ready for Summer!
How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
07/06/2026Play is the best way young children learn. When you plan playful days, you help children grow skills for school and life. In this article, you will learn easy, step-by-step ideas for turning everyday #play into clear #learning for young #children in #NorthDakota, inside and #outdoor. Why it matters:... How can we turn playtime into learning time in North Dakota child care?
Candy Canes & Certifications: Building Skills in Early Childhood Education
12/16/2024This article delves into the multifaceted world of early childhood education, focusing on the vital skills children acquire during these early years. ChildCareEd's Bright Futures: Social-Emotional Development and Building Little Learners: Supervision & Early Literacy Skills courses illustrate ho... Candy Canes & Certifications: Building Skills in Early Childhood Education
Función Ejecutiva en Niños Pequeños: Cómo Apoyar Habilidades para la Vida
07/17/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden fortalecer las habilidades de función ejecutiva mediante juegos y rutinas que inviten a los niños a recordar instrucciones, controlar impulsos, mantener la atención y adaptarse a los cambios. Actividades como Simón dice, juegos de ... Función Ejecutiva en Niños Pequeños: Cómo Apoyar Habilidades para la Vida
