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Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
07/16/2026Young children learn most social and emotional skills through short, repeated experiences that are predictable, concrete, and supported by adults. This article gives child care providers and directors a practical playbook: daily routines, micro-activities, and team practices you can introduce this w... Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
How can child care providers communicate effectively, manage hard conversations, and boost family involvement?
07/16/2026Effective relationships with families are core to quality early childhood care. This article offers practical, research-informed strategies you can use today to strengthen #communication, partner with #families, and navigate difficult conversations with #parents while keeping the focus on each chi... How can child care providers communicate effectively, manage hard conversations, and boost family involvement?
How can we encourage good behavior while building children's confidence and emotional skills?
07/16/2026Early childhood programs that teach both behavior and emotion skills create classrooms where children feel safe, seen, and capable. This article gives practical, research-informed steps you can use tomorrow to reduce challenging moments while strengthening each child’s #confidence and #emotion... How can we encourage good behavior while building children's confidence and emotional skills?
Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
07/15/2026Every day in your program is an opportunity to strengthen bodies, sharpen attention, and support lifelong habits. This article gives practical, evidence-based steps directors and providers can use to make #physicalactivity a reliable part of the day for #children — through playful #play, short... Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
How can we teach community and country to young children in simple, respectful ways?
07/15/2026Young children begin to understand their world through relationships, routines and play. Teaching ideas about #community and #country can be simple, developmentally appropriate, and deeply meaningful when framed around helpers, places, symbols, and family stories. This guide offers practical, low‑... How can we teach community and country to young children in simple, respectful ways?
What are age-appropriate Fourth of July activities for daycares?
07/15/2026Short, thoughtful celebrations keep young children safe, included, and learning. This guide helps directors and providers plan a calm, meaningful Fourth of July in your #preschoolers program with low‑mess crafts, sensory choices, movement breaks, and clear family communication. Use 2–3 stati... What are age-appropriate Fourth of July activities for daycares?
Can Screen-Free Board and Movement Games Help Young Children Learn and Stay Calm?
07/15/2026Screen-free gaming blends tabletop thinking with active bodies: think cooperative #boardgames and short gross-motor bursts that build focus, language, and social skills for your #preschoolers. This practical guide gives child care providers and directors evidence-based reasons, ready-to-use game typ... Can Screen-Free Board and Movement Games Help Young Children Learn and Stay Calm?
How can child care programs keep children safe and calm around fireworks?
07/15/2026Fireworks season brings celebration—and real risks for young bodies and sensitive ears. This guide helps directors and providers plan short, practical, and inclusive holiday responses so children stay physically safe and emotionally calm. It blends evidence-based safety steps (distance, no c... How can child care programs keep children safe and calm around fireworks?
How Can Child Care Programs Beat the Heat and Keep Children Safe on Hot Days?
07/15/2026Hot days require clear plans that are simple enough for every staff member to follow. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed steps to prevent heat illness, spot early warning signs, and respond quickly. Use the short routines here to build staff confiden... How Can Child Care Programs Beat the Heat and Keep Children Safe on Hot Days?
How can child care programs run fun, safe summer sensory activities for every age?
07/15/2026Summer is an opportunity to blend cooling, open-ended play with focused learning goals. This practical guide helps child care providers and directors design low-prep, inclusive summer experiences that center #summer fun, #sensory exploration, and child-centered learning — while keeping an eye ... How can child care programs run fun, safe summer sensory activities for every age?
