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Nobody wants to slouch but some of the things we do all the time like taking care of young children, using a computer, and texting can...

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...

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...

Did you ever notice that certain people have the ability make other people in the room feel great about themselves? And that those...

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...

All of the experiences and activities I share are backed by research, science, and 50 years of experience in the real world of early...

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...

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...

Staff meetings in early childhood organizations can be rough, competitive, frustrating and/or boring. Or they can be inspirational. When...

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Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke When it comes to relieving stress, more giggles and guffaws are just what the doctor ordered....

There is a lot of excellent research available in early childhood education these days. Much of it is research on the brain itself and...

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....

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...

Here's something you can use right away. I created a series of cards on Canva that you might want to copy and use. I find in my practice...

If you're in charge of a toddler who's biting, you're under stress. I know because I've been there. I've experienced the tension and...

I I've been an early childhood educator for over 45 years. I usually shy away from anything that remotely resembles a worksheet, but I...

Did you ever say no and then feel bad about it? Or worse yet, say yes when you wanted to say no. As an early childhood and family...

Tricky drop-offs are a common problem in many childcare situations. Mornings are hard generally speaking and mornings with children...

Children are most definitely entitled to certain things at birth. Nourishment, safety, shelter, and medicine are some of them. In my...