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Why Safe Sleep Training Matters: Preventing SIDS and Promoting Infant Well-Being
04/02/2025Safe sleep policies and practices are central to reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to creating reproducible, auditable sleep environments for infants in licensed child care. Programs can improve fidelity by enrolling staff in targeted trainings such as Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infa... Why Safe Sleep Training Matters: Preventing SIDS and Promoting Infant Well-Being
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Best Songs for Circle Time
02/17/2025Circle time constitutes a pivotal component of the daily routine in #early-childhood education. When music is integrated intentionally and aligned with focused professional learning such as Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood and broader Early Childhood Education coursework, it supports vocabu... Best Songs for Circle Time
Can Online ECE Certificates Genuinely Boost Your Employability
06/27/2025In a competitive job market, how can #early-childhood- #educators distinguish themselves without significant financial outlay? While a formal degree holds immense value, the strategic acquisition of specialized certificates through free online training can be a powerful tool. Pairing a credential li... Can Online ECE Certificates Genuinely Boost Your Employability
NY Savings on Continuing Training Requirements
01/31/2023Childcare providers in New York must complete 12 hours of annual continuing training. See the NY bundle summary.H&H Child Care Training Center has made it simple for New York providers to complete this requirement by bundling four two-hour courses and offering them all at a discounted price. Thi... NY Savings on Continuing Training Requirements
Why Do Predictable Routines Reduce Challenging Behaviors?
07/17/2026Predictable daily routines are one of the simplest, most powerful tools a child care program can use to reduce challenging behavior and increase engagement. This article is written for directors and providers who need practical, evidence-informed steps you can use today. You'll find 1) why routine... Why Do Predictable Routines Reduce Challenging Behaviors?
What Does Challenging Behavior Really Mean — and How Can We Understand It?
07/16/2026Young children’s actions that adults describe as “challenging” often communicate needs, emotions, developmental limits, or difficulties within the environment. This article gives child care directors and providers practical, evidence-informed strategies for looking beyond the behav... What Does Challenging Behavior Really Mean — and How Can We Understand It?
Childcare Safety First
11/14/2022Safety, health, and nutrition in childcare are important concepts that influence providers' everyday day work with children. Each moment that providers spend with young children they must consider any and all safety risks. The most important role of childcare providers is to keep children safe at al... Childcare Safety First
How can child care programs support children during extreme weather events?
07/21/2026Extreme weather—heat waves, wildfires, storms, or sudden cold snaps—creates real risks for young children and real decisions for child care leaders. Want a clear, practical path to protect children, reduce staff confusion, and meet program training goals? Start by strengthening your emer... How can child care programs support children during extreme weather events?
How can child care programs handle drop-off, safety, and schedules during the 2026 World Cup in big cities?
06/11/2026Big events like the 2026 World Cup bring big crowds, traffic, and new questions for child care programs in host cities. This short guide gives clear steps you can use now to protect children, keep daily routines, and help families feel calm. You will see easy lists, quick checks, and links to helpfu... How can child care programs handle drop-off, safety, and schedules during the 2026 World Cup in big cities?
How Can Texas Child Care Providers Make Parking Lot Safety Real After the Boerne Preschool Crash?
06/23/2026On a winter afternoon in Boerne, Texas, cars crossed a fence and hit children and staff in a preschool play area. One teacher died, and several children and staff were hurt in the crash — a sharp reminder that the parking lot is part of your #safety plan. Read on for clear, practical steps you... How Can Texas Child Care Providers Make Parking Lot Safety Real After the Boerne Preschool Crash?
