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How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
10/08/2026When a parent requests a sleep position or item that conflicts with safe sleep practice, a clear, caring conversation can protect both the infant and your relationship with the family. Use the All About My Baby: Family Information Form to learn about familiar routines and soothing preferences, then ... How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
10/08/2026Educational apps can introduce children to new ideas, but their value depends on what they displace in the preschool day. Use the Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Calendar as a starting point for planning varied experiences, then ask what an app would add and which activity would lose time. For a ... What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
06/15/2026Positive guidance gives toddlers patient support as they learn to express feelings, take turns, and navigate everyday frustrations. Strengthen your approach with ChildCareEd’s Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light, which explores developmentally appropriate guidance, clear expectations, and con... How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
Celebrating Differences: Diversity Activities for Preschoolers
06/16/2026Every preschooler deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and proud of who they are. ChildCareEd’s Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity course helps educators explore cultural understanding, promote acceptance, and strengthen communication across different perspectives. This article bring... Celebrating Differences: Diversity Activities for Preschoolers
How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
07/16/2026Preventing bullying in school-age child care requires more than responding after an incident—it means creating a program culture where children feel safe, included, and confident seeking help. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for rec... How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
How can SUN Meals and CACFP keep North Dakota children fed all summer?
06/22/2026Summer meal planning can help North Dakota child care programs support families when school meals pause. Build your team’s nutrition knowledge with ChildCareEd’s Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers, which covers children’s nutritional needs, food labels, safe preparation ... How can SUN Meals and CACFP keep North Dakota children fed all summer?
Be a Kid Again Day: Play-Based Learning Ideas for Teachers
07/13/2026Rediscover the joy of building, pretending, and exploring alongside children on National Be a Kid Again Day, celebrated July 8. To connect that playful spirit with intentional teaching, explore ChildCareEd’s Role of Play in Learning, a course examining how play supports early childhood develop... Be a Kid Again Day: Play-Based Learning Ideas for Teachers
Supporting Children Who Learn and Grow Differently in School
06/18/2026Every child brings individual strengths, interests, and support needs to the classroom. ChildCareEd’s Supporting Skill Development: Children with Special Needs course helps educators explore accommodations, adapt materials and equipment, and support children’s developing skills. This art... Supporting Children Who Learn and Grow Differently in School
Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
06/30/2026Snack time is an everyday opportunity to nourish children and build positive eating habits. ChildCareEd’s Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers course helps educators understand children’s nutritional needs, read food labels, prepare and store food safely, and address allergies a... Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
How can we build strong vocabulary through everyday conversations in child care?
07/17/2026Everyday moments — arrival, snack, play, and clean-up — are rich opportunities to build children’s word knowledge and confidence. Short, warm exchanges add up: they give children context for new words, repeated practice hearing and using them, and a safe place to try language. Pr... How can we build strong vocabulary through everyday conversations in child care?
