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Growing Futures North Dakota
01/26/2026If you hear someone say “Growing Futures,” they are usually talking about North Dakota’s early childhood training registry. Today, the official name is the North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry. It was previously known as Growing Futures. It is free and voluntary, and it... Growing Futures North Dakota
The Child Care Balancing Act: Supporting Children While Supporting Yourself
01/26/2026Taking Care of Children and Taking Care of You Being a child care provider is a special and important job. Every day, you help children grow, learn new skills, and feel safe and cared for. You support their emotions, teach them routines, and help them build strong relationships. Your work makes a r... The Child Care Balancing Act: Supporting Children While Supporting Yourself
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01/26/2026The countdown is on! You have just 30 days to take advantage of a fantastic total savings of $180 through our expiring coupons. Whether you're a childcare provider looking to enhance your skills or someone passionate about early childhood education, these offers are not to be missed. Act now to secu... Save $180 with Expiring Coupons: Don't Miss Out on These Amazing Offers!
Effective Lesson Planning in Childcare Settings
01/25/2026What Is Effective Lesson Planning? Effective lesson #planning helps childcare providers create clear, organized, and fun learning activities for young children. A good plan acts like a roadmap to guide what children will do and learn each day. It helps adults be prepared, calm, and ready to engage ... Effective Lesson Planning in Childcare Settings
STEAM Activities for Preschoolers Using Everyday Materials
01/25/2026Why STEAM Matters for Young Children STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Even very young children are full of curiosity and love to explore the world around them. When #preschoolers #play, ask questions, and try new things, they are learning STEAM skills without even ... STEAM Activities for Preschoolers Using Everyday Materials
Understanding Biting and Hitting in Early Childhood: A Free Resource from ChildCareEd
11/07/2023Childhood is a time of #growth-and-development, marked by the acquisition of social and emotional skills. However, for #educators and caregivers, it's not uncommon to encounter challenging behaviors such as biting and hitting among young children. ChildCareEd, a trusted resource for #early-childhood... Understanding Biting and Hitting in Early Childhood: A Free Resource from ChildCareEd
Basic Health and Safety: The Must-Know Training for Childcare Professionals
03/18/2025Basic Health and Safety Training for childcare professionals, which is essential for compliance with state and federal #health-and #safety regulations. This training is designed to equip all childcare providers with the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain a #safe-environment for children, foc... Basic Health and Safety: The Must-Know Training for Childcare Professionals
Hydration tips for young children
01/23/2026Why is hydration so important for young children? Water helps the body do many jobs, like: keeping the body temperature normal (especially #outdoors) helping digestion and preventing constipation keeping energy and mood steady supporting attention and learning The tricky part is that... Hydration tips for young children
Teaching kids to solve problems with words
01/23/2026Why is “using words” so hard for young children? Young children often know what they feel, but they may not know how to say it. In a tough moment, their bodies can react faster than their brains. That’s why you may see: grabbing toys yelling “No!” pushing, h... Teaching kids to solve problems with words
Big feelings: helping kids calm down (age-by-age)
01/23/2026Why do kids have “big feelings”? Children often have big feelings when they are: Tired or hungry Overstimulated (too much noise, light, or activity) Frustrated (they can’t do something yet) Scared or surprised Needing connection (they want a trusted adult close) Many chi... Big feelings: helping kids calm down (age-by-age)
