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What should providers expect at different ages and when should they recommend further evaluation?
07/16/2026As a colleague working in early care and education, you are often the first to notice how children grow, interact, and learn. This practical guide helps #providers recognize typical patterns across age bands, identify clear red flags, and decide when to recommend a formal evaluation or referral. I... What should providers expect at different ages and when should they recommend further evaluation?
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?
How can child care providers communicate effectively, manage hard conversations, and boost family involvement?
07/16/2026Effective relationships with families are core to quality early childhood care. This article offers practical, research-informed strategies you can use today to strengthen #communication, partner with #families, and navigate difficult conversations with #parents while keeping the focus on each chi... How can child care providers communicate effectively, manage hard conversations, and boost family involvement?
How can we encourage good behavior while building children's confidence and emotional skills?
07/16/2026Early childhood programs that teach both behavior and emotion skills create classrooms where children feel safe, seen, and capable. This article gives practical, research-informed steps you can use tomorrow to reduce challenging moments while strengthening each child’s #confidence and #emotion... How can we encourage good behavior while building children's confidence and emotional skills?
8-Week-Old Baby Milestones: What Should Your Baby Be Doing?
05/18/2026Welcome — this short guide helps child care providers and directors understand common skills for an 8-week-old (about 2 months). You will get easy lists of what many babies do, practical steps you can use in your classroom, and clear next steps if you see concerns. Use this as a quick tool wh... 8-Week-Old Baby Milestones: What Should Your Baby Be Doing?
How can child care providers support emotional regulation in young children?
06/03/2026Young children feel big feelings. As a child care provider or director, you can help them notice feelings, calm down, and try safer choices. This article gives simple, practical ways to teach emotional control. You will find short tools for the moment, ways to practice during the day, how to set up ... How can child care providers support emotional regulation in young children?
What are developmental milestones and how can child care providers use them?
05/19/2026Watching children grow is part of your daily work. This article helps child care directors and providers understand what developmental milestones are, why they matter, and what to do if you are concerned. You will find simple steps, short lists, and links to tools you can use right away. Use these i... What are developmental milestones and how can child care providers use them?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Your DCF Training Login
03/05/2025As #educators, it is our responsibility to provide the best possible learning experiences for young children, and this requires staying informed about the latest educational practices, regulations, and methodologies. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) #plays a pivotal role in this journey... A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Your DCF Training Login
Importance of Play for Child Development
09/19/2024The importance of play in Child Development Child #development occurs in various stages, each marked by unique milestones and learning opportunities. Play is not merely a leisure activity; it is an essential component that facilitates #growth-and learning across these #developmental stages. The ... Importance of Play for Child Development
Father's Day Is Coming Up!
09/23/2022Father's Day Is Coming Up! Here are some ideas for Father's Day crafts. These craft projects use a wide variety of skills and materials some are built from wood, cardboard, or paper. Others use washi tape, popsicle sticks, origami, and writing. Take a peek... You might find something you like.&nb... Father's Day Is Coming Up!
