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How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
07/09/2026Young children try foods slowly. This short guide helps child care directors and providers in #Michigan introduce new foods, support #children who are #picky, and build good #nutrition and calm #mealtimes in your program. Use the numbered steps and small actions you can try this week. State requirem... How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
05/15/2026Many of us in #daycare meet children who are #picky about food. This article helps New York childcare directors and providers with easy, tested ideas you can use tomorrow. It explains why picky eating matters, gives clear steps for the classroom, and shows when to get medical or therapy help. Rememb... How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
06/04/2026The first years of life are full of fast growth. For children in #Michigan, ages birth to five are the time when the most brain change happens. This short guide is for child care providers and directors. It explains what the brain is doing, why it matters, and clear steps your program can use right ... Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
Child Development for Teachers: Supporting Growth in the Classroom
06/22/2026Young children grow fast. As a teacher or director you help shape how they feel, learn, and play. This article gives simple, practical steps to support the whole child in your #classroom. We use ideas from trusted resources like How Can Teachers Support Every Part of a Child’s Development? and... Child Development for Teachers: Supporting Growth in the Classroom
How Teachers Help Children Develop Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills
06/22/2026Young children grow fast. Teachers help them learn to name feelings, make friends, solve problems, and think clearly. This article shows simple, practical ways teachers and directors can support the whole child — social, emotional, and cognitive skills. You will find steps to try tomorrow, lin... How Teachers Help Children Develop Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills
How can New York childcare providers serving homeless families find trauma-informed online training?
06/02/2026Working with families who are experiencing #homelessness in #NewYork means your program needs clear skills, a calm plan, and reliable learning for staff. This article helps childcare directors and providers find good, trauma-informed online #training to support young #children and their families. St... How can New York childcare providers serving homeless families find trauma-informed online training?
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 Do Minnesota's Native American Communities Need From Childcare Providers?
05/21/2026Many childcare programs in Minnesota want to do the right thing for local Native families. This short guide helps center directors and providers know what matters most. You will read clear steps, simple examples, and trusted links to learn more. We name five big ideas you will see again: #Nativ... What Do Minnesota's Native American Communities Need From Childcare Providers?
How can child care programs best support infant and toddler development?
05/13/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care leaders and #caregivers support infant and #toddlers so they grow strong, learn, and feel safe. You will find clear steps, quick lists, and links to helpful resources from ChildCareEd and trusted sources. Use these ideas with your team and families. Re... How can child care programs best support infant and toddler development?
How can New York child care providers use active supervision to keep children safe around water this summer?
06/23/2026Summer means water play, field trips to pools, splash days, and heat — and it also means we must be extra careful. This guide helps New York child care directors and providers plan safe water days using simple, repeatable steps. You will get numbered checklists, staff roles, training tips, q... How can New York child care providers use active supervision to keep children safe around water this summer?
