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How can child care providers support children with feeding difficulties?
07/17/2026Supporting children with feeding difficulties in early care is one of the most common—and most stressful—challenges directors and providers face. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps you can apply in classrooms, kitchens, and family conversations. It focuses on safety, ... How can child care providers support children with feeding difficulties?
How can child care programs use culturally responsive activities to support young children?
07/17/2026Young children notice differences early and learn best when their home lives are respected. This article offers practical, research-aligned steps for child care providers and directors to plan daily culturally responsive activities that boost belonging, language, and social-emotional growth. You w... How can child care programs use culturally responsive activities to support young children?
How can child care providers track development without comparing children?
07/17/2026Tracking a child’s growth is essential—yet comparing one child to another harms relationships and hides meaningful patterns. This article shows practical, strengths-based ways to observe, document, and act on developmental information so each child is seen on their own path. It is writte... How can child care providers track development without comparing children?
How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
07/17/2026Play is the engine of development in early childhood — and it’s one of the most practical, evidence-based ways for child care programs to build #early #literacy skills. This article is written for child care providers and directors who want concrete, classroom-ready moves that use ever... How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
How can preschool programs intentionally support early math skills every day?
07/17/2026Strong early math instruction is not a separate subject to bolt onto your day — it is woven through routines, play, and relationships. This practical guide for child care providers and directors explains what to teach, when to introduce skills, how to assess progress with minimal paperwork, an... How can preschool programs intentionally support early math skills every day?
How can we use Developmentally Appropriate Practice to make mixed-age groups work?
07/17/2026Mixed-age classrooms are powerful—but they also ask us to be deliberate. This practical guide for directors and child care providers explains how to apply Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) when children across ages share one room. You will find clear steps for room design, lesson plan... How can we use Developmentally Appropriate Practice to make mixed-age groups work?
How can child care providers tell typical from atypical child development and act early?
07/17/2026Understanding the difference between a child developing along expected pathways and a child showing signs of a delay is central to quality early care. This article gives practical, evidence-informed guidance child care directors and providers can use immediately: what to watch for, how to document w... How can child care providers tell typical from atypical child development and act early?
How can child care programs effectively support executive function skills in young children?
07/17/2026Young children develop the brain systems that help them focus, remember a short set of steps, stop and wait, and change plans — skills often grouped under the term #executive #function. This article gives practical, evidence-informed steps child care providers and directors can use to strength... How can child care programs effectively support executive function skills in young children?
How Do Infants Learn Through Everyday Caregiving Routines?
07/17/2026Every diaper change, feeding, and nap transition is more than a task — it is a sequence of learning moments that build relationships, language, and regulation. Everyday #caregiving loops provide repeated, predictable interactions that shape infant brains, support secure #attachment, and scaffo... How Do Infants Learn Through Everyday Caregiving Routines?
How can childcare providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
07/17/2026Working in early care and education means you’re often the first adult to notice a child who may be unsafe. This article gives practical, evidence-informed steps for recognizing signs, documenting observations, making mandated reports, and strengthening your program’s response—wh... How can childcare providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
