3 Simple Ideas On Thriving Through The Winter With Hygge
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Hygge, pronounced hoo'-gah, is a Scandinavian term that roughly translates to English as a feeling of family coziness and well-being....
Nanci Bradley
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8 Ways To Create Empathy In Toddlers According to Research
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Look 10 lbs. Thinner In Just a Few Minutes
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 31
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Focus On What We Want To See More Of
Instead of worrying about the state of early childhood care and education in the US this week, I'm going to look for something positive...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 31
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6 Steps To Promote Self-Control In Toddlers
In the world of adults, I hear a lot of talk about a lack of empathy and self-control. What's causing these problems to increase? That...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 24
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Be That One!
Did you ever notice that certain people have the ability make other people in the room feel great about themselves? And that those...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 16
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As a provider of care you know that the best way to keep your kids and your family mentally healthy is to deal with your own mental...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 16
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21 Fun Experiences That Inspire and Teach Toddlers About Reading
All of the experiences and activities I share are backed by research, science, and 50 years experience in the real world of early...
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Nanci Bradley
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Great Meeting! How'd You Do It? 5 Proven Talking Points
Once upon a time, a group of family childcare providers made a difference. They found many little ways to lift each other up by making...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 9
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For You
Sometimes we need a break. Here's a short meditation that we put together for you! Click on the photo to view the short video. We want...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 2
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Professional and Productive Staff Meetings
Staff meetings in early childhood organizations can be rough, competitive, frustrating and/or boring. Or they can be inspirational. When...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 2
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To Stop A Bully In Their Tracks, Say This!
Ad free article! Everyone needs to hear this even if they already know. At early childhood rocks inc. we want human beings, young and...
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Nanci Bradley
- Aug 2
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Take A Break
Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke When it comes to relieving stress, more giggles and guffaws are just what the doctor ordered....
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Nanci Bradley
- Jul 27
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Brain Research/ACE's and BCE's For Early Childhood Professionals
There is a lot of excellent research available in early childhood education these days. Much of it is research on the brain itself and...
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Nanci Bradley
- Jul 27
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Early Childhood Activities/Jump Right In!
Having taught a variety of ages and mixed-age groups, I thought I'd like to send you some of the best and most practical ideas I've used....
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Nanci Bradley
- Jul 18
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Mental Health For Early Childhood Teachers (mantra and free gluten free, low carb recipe)
It isn't easy being a childcare teacher. I have all the respect in the world for you. Over the last 50 years of teaching, I've made some...
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