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How can child care programs protect children on poor air-quality days?
07/16/2026Poor #airquality days require child care leaders and classroom teams to make careful decisions that protect young children’s developing lungs, health, comfort, and ability to learn. A prepared program should use a reliable air-quality source, establish clear thresholds for modifying or canceli... How can child care programs protect children on poor air-quality days?
How Can Child Care Programs Best Support Young Children's Emotional Wellbeing?
07/16/2026Supporting young children’s emotional well-being is central to high-quality early care and education. When directors and providers build warm relationships, maintain predictable routines, respond sensitively to behavior, and partner closely with families, they create environments where childre... How Can Child Care Programs Best Support Young Children's Emotional Wellbeing?
How Can I Recruit and Keep Great Child Care Staff?
07/16/2026Recruiting and retaining excellent child care staff is one of the most important operational challenges facing directors and providers. Stable, well-supported teams build consistent relationships with children and families, protect program quality, reduce the financial and emotional costs of turnove... How Can I Recruit and Keep Great Child Care Staff?
How can group child care programs effectively prevent the spread of illness?
07/16/2026Preventing infectious illness in group child care is both a public-health responsibility and an everyday operational priority. Because young children share materials, need hands-on care, and are still learning hygiene habits, programs need consistent layers of protection rather than relying on a sin... How can group child care programs effectively prevent the spread of illness?
How can preschool teachers teach mindfulness and calm-down skills so young children actually use them?
07/16/2026Young children experience powerful emotions while they are still developing the skills needed to manage their bodies, attention, and behavior. For preschool teachers, directors, and child care providers, brief and predictable mindfulness and calm-down practices can improve safety, strengthen relatio... How can preschool teachers teach mindfulness and calm-down skills so young children actually use them?
How can child care programs use gentle guidance and positive discipline effectively?
07/16/2026Positive, gentle approaches to behavior guidance are not “soft”—they are intentional teaching strategies that help children develop self-control, communication, problem-solving, and relationship skills. Instead of relying on punishment after challenging behavior occurs, child care ... How can child care programs use gentle guidance and positive discipline effectively?
How can I plant a classroom garden with preschoolers?
07/16/2026Planting a classroom garden with preschoolers is a high-impact, low-cost way to combine science, social-emotional learning, motor development, healthy eating, and family engagement. When planned thoughtfully, a garden becomes a predictable learning routine where children can dig, plant, water, measu... How can I plant a classroom garden with preschoolers?
How can my program set healthy screen-time limits that actually work?
07/16/2026Young children learn best through responsive relationships, physical movement, conversation, imaginative play, and hands-on exploration. Clear, realistic screen-time limits help protect these essential experiences while supporting healthy routines, language development, rest, and a calmer classroom ... How can my program set healthy screen-time limits that actually work?
How can childcare programs talk to parents about screens and AI without starting a fight?
07/16/2026Talking with parents about #screens and #AI can feel delicate because families bring different values, experiences, routines, and concerns about privacy, safety, and learning. Child care directors and providers can reduce tension by approaching these conversations with curiosity rather than judgment... How can childcare programs talk to parents about screens and AI without starting a fight?
How can we create sensory-friendly costumes for every child?
07/16/2026Halloween celebrations, book parades, dress-up days, and themed events should invite every child to participate without causing discomfort or distress. For child care directors and providers, creating sensory-friendly #costumes supports inclusion, reduces overstimulation, and demonstrates practical ... How can we create sensory-friendly costumes for every child?
