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Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior
12/14/2021One of the most challenging responsibilities for early childhood educators is helping children learn to manage behavior while also teaching them to express emotions constructively. What we label as "challenging behavior" often reflects unmet needs or environmental mismatches rather than willful misc... Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior
How Can Child Care Providers Avoid Power Struggles with Young Children?
07/17/2026A power struggle in an early childhood setting feels familiar: a child refuses a request, an adult raises a voice, and both leave the exchange tired. This article offers research‑informed, practical steps you can use today to reduce those moments and turn them into teaching opportunities. It wea... How Can Child Care Providers Avoid Power Struggles with Young Children?
What are effective positive guidance strategies for early childhood educators?
07/16/2026Positive guidance turns challenging moments into opportunities for children to learn communication, self-regulation, problem-solving, and appropriate social behavior. This practical guide gives child care directors and providers research-aligned strategies for preventing difficulties through thought... What are effective positive guidance strategies for early childhood educators?
Challenging Behaviors in Florida Preschool Classrooms: What Works Beyond Time-Out?
05/05/2026Many Florida preschool teachers ask: What do we do when a child keeps acting out, and a time-out does not help? This short guide gives practical, friendly ideas you can try tomorrow. It focuses on steps that teach skills, keep everyone safe, and build strong partnerships with families and the team. ... Challenging Behaviors in Florida Preschool Classrooms: What Works Beyond Time-Out?
Emergency Preparedness in California Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
04/29/2026Being ready for an emergency doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having a plan, basic supplies, and records that show you practice and improve. This short guide helps California child care providers and directors get practical steps you can use today. It includes what to pack, how to run calm... Emergency Preparedness in California Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
Emergency Preparedness in Texas Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
04/29/2026As a director or provider in Texas, you keep children safe every day. Preparing for an #emergency helps you protect kids, calm families, and keep your program running after a crisis. This guide gives clear steps for what to have, how to practice, and what to write down. It uses Texas rules and helpf... Emergency Preparedness in Texas Child Care: What to Have, Practice, and Document
Oct 28 is National First Responders Day
10/17/2022National First Responders Day recognizes the paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, 911 operators, and others who are first on scene in emergencies. Congress designated October 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017 (source). Early childhood programs can use this observance to teach c... Oct 28 is National First Responders Day
How can I design age-appropriate lesson plans that really work?
05/21/2026Designing lesson plans that match children’s ages helps teachers feel calm and children learn more. This short guide is for child care providers and directors. It gives clear steps, simple templates, and ideas you can use today. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. W... How can I design age-appropriate lesson plans that really work?
How can I make infant and toddler lesson plans that really work?
07/03/2026You care for the littlest learners. This article gives simple and useful ideas for building weekly #lessonplans for your #infants and #toddlers. Read the short steps, try ready activities, and use easy ways to check each child’s progress. I’ll point you to helpful templates and trainings... How can I make infant and toddler lesson plans that really work?
Why Does Sensory Play Matter and How Can My Child Care Program Start?
07/16/2026Hands-on, open-ended sensory experiences are among the most effective ways to support young children’s learning, communication, motor development, and emotional regulation. Through safe opportunities to touch, scoop, pour, squeeze, listen, smell, and observe, #infants, #toddlers, and preschool... Why Does Sensory Play Matter and How Can My Child Care Program Start?
