Ingrid Russell One of the most influential people in history, Frederick Douglass, understood the importance and value of children in our society. And it’s no surprise, of course, since he was coined the father of the civil rights movement. It is also of relevance to share, in case you do not know, that he was...Read More

Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation Program                                                                                               ...Read More

Beth Simon Most of us are in the early childhood and education field for our love of children and desire to make the world a better place by enriching the lives of children. Because of this outlook the business side of owning, operating, and managing the daily operations of a childcare are often an after-thought.Read More

Natalie Grebe Most Americans are well-aware of the benefits of healthy eating. Posters in the doctor’s office, magazine covers, social media and television shows barrage us with information on what to eat and when to eat. Healthy eating can be difficult, especially for those with a limited palate, and it can be expensive. Through well-planned...Read More

By Lisa Mulliken In playground safety resources, the terms “fall zone” and “use zone” are often referenced and sometimes used interchangeably. Both of these terms are used to describe an important aspect of a safe gross motor environment. The following resources provide information on the expectations for a fall or use zone:Read More

Michelle Long We all know that parents like those cute little pieces of art to hang up on the refrigerator. They like to be proud of what their child made. While it is important to please the parents, it is more important to look at what the child is gaining from that project. What goes...Read More

Natalie Grebe Imagine walking into a classroom and observing the children moving seamlessly from one activity to the next. No temper tantrums, no challenging behaviors. It’s as if the children practiced how they were going to behave before you arrived. This teacher is good, you’d think. You would bet she has a group of easy...Read More

Kelli Harris My two-year-old nephew came for a visit recently to see my chickens. He is fascinated by them and loves when I open up their pen so he can chase them in the backyard. After an hour, I was exhausted trying to keep up with him, so I suggested we go inside. Read More

Mealtimes are busy times for teachers and children. When you’re dealing with 15 hungry 3 year-olds, it can be a challenge for even the calmest, coolest teacher to manage the high demand.Read More

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