Morning drop-off can be one of the most emotional moments of the day—for the child, the #parent, and even the #educator. A child who cries, clings, or refuses to separate can create #stress for everyone involved. While some children adjust quickly, others may struggle for days, weeks, or even ... 🥺👋 Why Is Drop-Off So Emotional? How Educators Can Calm the Morning Tears
Do ChildCareEd courses count toward the WPLA 21-hour PD requirement? Yes. ChildCareEd is an approved training organization on the CA ECE Workforce Registry. Our courses qualify for the PD pathway. Are CPR, First Aid, or Mandated Reporter trainings allowed? No. WPLA does not accept: CPR/First A... Frequently Asked Questions About WPLA & ChildCareEd
The Workforce Pathways LA Stipend Program supports early childhood educators in Los Angeles County by offering financial incentives for completing high-quality professional development. ChildCareEd makes it easy to meet the 21-hour PD requirement through flexible, self-paced online training. Why Ch... Complete Your Workforce Pathways LA 21-Hour PD Requirement With ChildCareEd
Child care providers #play a powerful role not only in the lives of children—but also in the lives of their families. Many #parents enter #early-childhood programs with limited knowledge about child #development. They may have unrealistic expectations, misunderstand age-appropriate behaviors, ... How to Gently Educate Parents About Child Development
When a child hits, cries, refuses to listen, throws toys, or melts down, it’s easy for adults to assume they’re being “difficult.” But in #early-childhood, all behavior is communication. Young children don’t misbehave to upset adults—they behave in ways that help ... How to Decode Children’s Behavior Without Guessing or Overreacting
Children learn everywhere—at school, in the community, and especially at #home. Families are children’s first #teachers, which means the behaviors children bring into the #classroom often reflect their home environment, routines, expectations, and relationships. While many behaviors lear... How Do I Talk to Parents About Behaviors Their Child Learned at Home? 🏡🗣️
Potty training is an exciting #developmental milestone, but it can also be one of the most challenging. While some children move through the process quickly, others require more time, patience, and support. For #educators, it can feel tricky when a child isn’t making progress—or is eve... How Do I Talk to Parents When a Child Isn’t Making Potty Training Progress? 🤔
Children are constantly growing, changing, and learning how to navigate the world around them. Because of this, their #behavior can sometimes shift quickly—leaving #educators feeling confused, concerned, or even overwhelmed. One day a child is calm, cooperative, and regulated… and the... 🤯 Why Is This Child Acting Out All of a Sudden?
Children grow and learn through social interactions, and those interactions are not always smooth. Conflicts, disagreements, and misunderstandings are a normal part of childhood. However, bullying is very different—and far more harmful. As caregivers, #educators, and #parents, it is important ... ⚠️🤝 How Can I Tell the Difference Between Bullying and Normal Conflict?
Storytime is one of the most meaningful moments in any #early-childhood #classroom. It’s more than reading words on a page — it’s a chance to build #language, strengthen relationships, spark imagination, and support #early-literacy skills that last a lifetime. When done intentional... 📖 How Can I Make Storytime the Most Powerful Part of My Day?