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How Can You Welcome a Family Back After a Long Child Care Absence?
10/08/2026A child’s return after weeks away can bring a joyful reunion—and a surprisingly tender first morning. With a few thoughtful steps, providers can reconnect with families, learn what has changed, and help children ease back into the classroom without expecting them to pick up where they le... How Can You Welcome a Family Back After a Long Child Care Absence?
Safe Sleep in Practice: Checking What Happens Between Staff Refreshers
10/08/2026Safe-sleep training sets the standard, but everyday routines are where consistency is built—and where small drifts can go unnoticed. Child care directors and infant-room teams can use brief observations, supportive reflection, and clear follow-up to keep practice aligned across shifts; ChildCa... Safe Sleep in Practice: Checking What Happens Between Staff Refreshers
When Parents Say Their Baby Sleeps Better on Their Stomach: How Should Child Care Providers Respond?
10/08/2026When a parent says their baby sleeps better on their stomach, you may feel caught between honoring a family’s experience and protecting an infant in your care. Current guidance is clear: place infants on their backs for every sleep, while approaching the conversation with respect and curiosity... When Parents Say Their Baby Sleeps Better on Their Stomach: How Should Child Care Providers Respond?
How Can Child Care Programs Choose Community Partners Based on Families’ Actual Needs?
10/08/2026Strong community partnerships begin with a simple question: What do families say would make life and learning easier for them? Child care providers can use the Community Partnerships course to strengthen their understanding of collaboration, and explore Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Families to E... How Can Child Care Programs Choose Community Partners Based on Families’ Actual Needs?
How Can Child Care Providers Help a Child Who Worries About Family During the School Day?
10/08/2026When a child worries about family after drop-off, the concern can surface as repeated questions, tears, withdrawal, or difficulty joining play. A steady response—emotional check-ins, predictable routines, and thoughtful family collaboration—can help the child feel supported without dismi... How Can Child Care Providers Help a Child Who Worries About Family During the School Day?
How Can Read-Aloud Questions Help Children Who Give One-Word Answers?
10/08/2026When a child answers “cow” and then goes quiet, it can be hard to know what to say next—but that brief response is a useful place to begin. Responsive prompts, patient pauses, and playful rereading can invite children to share more without turning storytime into a quiz. For profess... How Can Read-Aloud Questions Help Children Who Give One-Word Answers?
How Can Providers Use Feelings Pictures with Autistic Children Without Making Assumptions?
10/08/2026Feelings pictures can give children another way to communicate—but only when adults treat them as invitations, not answer keys. Pair them with attentive observation and respect for each child’s communication style; ChildCareEd’s Autism Awareness in Child Care course can help provid... How Can Providers Use Feelings Pictures with Autistic Children Without Making Assumptions?
Family Engagement Ideas That Do Not Require Extra Spending
10/08/2026Family engagement does not need a catered event, take-home kit, or a crowded evening on the calendar to make a real difference. With small, welcoming invitations, child care providers can build meaningful partnerships using the time, materials, and relationships already present in their programs. Fo... Family Engagement Ideas That Do Not Require Extra Spending
How Can Child Care Programs Update Emergency Contacts While Protecting Family Privacy?
10/08/2026When a child needs help, a current emergency contact list can save precious time—but careless access can expose private family information. Build a dependable update-and-access routine, and deepen your team’s understanding with ChildCareEd’s Confidentiality Is a Must! course, which... How Can Child Care Programs Update Emergency Contacts While Protecting Family Privacy?
How Can Teachers Plan Indoor Activities Before Bad Weather Disrupts the Week?
10/08/2026When bad weather closes the playground, a ready plan can turn a disrupted week into a steady, engaging one. ChildCareEd’s Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather is a focused three-hour online training on choosing varied indoor experiences and recognizing teachable moments, helping pr... How Can Teachers Plan Indoor Activities Before Bad Weather Disrupts the Week?
