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What Does Michigan's Overdose Decline Mean for Trauma-Informed Child Care?
06/11/2026Michigan has seen big drops in overdose deaths in recent years. That is good news for families and communities. For child care leaders, it also changes the kinds of support children need. This article helps directors and providers understand what the decline means for day-to-day trauma-informed care... What Does Michigan's Overdose Decline Mean for Trauma-Informed Child Care?
Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
07/16/2026Young children learn most social and emotional skills through short, repeated experiences that are predictable, concrete, and supported by adults. This article gives child care providers and directors a practical playbook: daily routines, micro-activities, and team practices you can introduce this w... Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
Building Childhood Resilience
12/23/2021Resilience matters because it shapes how children recover from adversity and engage in learning over time. Research emphasizes that resilience is not an innate trait but a product of relationships, environment, and adaptive supports. Practitioners can intentionally design classrooms and routi... Building Childhood Resilience
Annual Training: Building Skills That Protect Children and Strengthen Care
12/21/2021Would you trust a dentist who had completed only a few hours of training and searched online for instructions during your appointment? Probably not. Although this example is extreme, it highlights why ongoing professional development matters in every field—including early childhood education. ... Annual Training: Building Skills That Protect Children and Strengthen Care
How to Become a Child Care Director in Texas
05/19/2026Becoming a child care leader can feel exciting and a little scary. This article explains simple steps to become a child care director in #Texas. You will learn what education, training, and paperwork you need. Use the links to trusted courses and guides from ChildCareEd and other Texas resources to ... How to Become a Child Care Director in Texas
How many annual training hours do child care providers in Pennsylvania need and how can ChildCareEd help?
06/05/2026Working in child care takes heart and skill. This article helps directors and #providers understand yearly training rules in #Pennsylvania and shows simple steps to meet them. It also explains why the hours matter for safety and quality and how #ChildCareEd makes training easier. Remember: state r... How many annual training hours do child care providers in Pennsylvania need and how can ChildCareEd help?
How many Minnesota child care training hours are required and how can providers earn them?
06/05/2026If you run or staff a child care program in #Minnesota, you probably ask: how many training hours do we need, and where do we get them? This short guide answers those questions in plain language. It includes the most common rules, easy ways to earn hours online and in person, and tips to keep record... How many Minnesota child care training hours are required and how can providers earn them?
How Many Annual Training Hours Do Michigan Child Care Providers Need?
06/05/2026Every year child care leaders and teachers must keep learning so children stay #safe and programs stay legal. This short guide answers your questions about annual training hours in #Michigan and shows simple ways to meet them using #ChildCareEd and the statewide #MiRegistry for #providers. Remembe... How Many Annual Training Hours Do Michigan Child Care Providers Need?
Child Development Classes in Wisconsin for Child Care Providers
05/27/2026Working in child care in Wisconsin means keeping learning up to date for everyone on your team. This short article helps directors and #providers find the right child development classes and trainings, know how many hours to plan for, and track credits in the Wisconsin #registry. The steps are clear... Child Development Classes in Wisconsin for Child Care Providers
North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
04/29/2026This short guide helps North Dakota child care directors and providers understand the North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry (formerly Growing Futures). You will learn what the Registry does, how to join, which trainings count, how to track staff hours, and common mistakes to avoid. Links t... North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
