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😅❌ How Can I Handle a Toddler Who Says “NO!” to Everything in the Classroom?
11/20/2025Toddlers are famous for using one powerful little word: “NO!” For some children, “no” becomes their go-to response—whether they’re asked to clean up, wash hands, sit for circle time, or line up. While it can feel frustrating for #educators, this behavior is actual... 😅❌ How Can I Handle a Toddler Who Says “NO!” to Everything in the Classroom?
👶😴¿Es Normal que los Niños Griten o Lloren al Despertarse?
11/20/2025Despertarse debería ser un momento tranquilo… pero para muchos niños pequeños, no lo es. Algunos se despiertan llorando, gritando, aferrándose a los adultos o negándose a volver a jugar. Esto puede ocurrir después del sueño nocturno o despu&eac... 👶😴¿Es Normal que los Niños Griten o Lloren al Despertarse?
👶😴 Is It Normal for Toddlers to Scream or Cry After Waking Up?
11/20/2025Waking up should be peaceful… but for many #toddlers, it’s anything but. Some children wake up crying, screaming, clinging to adults, or refusing to transition back into #play. This can happen after nighttime #sleep or after a #daycare nap—especially in childcare settings. If you... 👶😴 Is It Normal for Toddlers to Scream or Cry After Waking Up?
🥺👋 ¿Por Qué la Despedida de la Mañana es Tan Emocional?
11/20/2025La llegada por la mañana puede ser uno de los momentos más emocionales del día—para el #niño, para el #padre y también para el educador. Un niño que llora, se aferra o se niega a separarse puede generar estrés para todos los involucrados. Mientr... 🥺👋 ¿Por Qué la Despedida de la Mañana es Tan Emocional?
🥺👋 Why Is Drop-Off So Emotional? How Educators Can Calm the Morning Tears
11/20/2025Morning drop-off can be one of the most emotional moments of the day—for the child, the #parent, and even the #educator. A child who cries, clings, or refuses to separate can create #stress for everyone involved. While some children adjust quickly, others may struggle for days, weeks, or even ... 🥺👋 Why Is Drop-Off So Emotional? How Educators Can Calm the Morning Tears
Frequently Asked Questions About WPLA & ChildCareEd
11/20/2025Do ChildCareEd courses count toward the WPLA 21-hour PD requirement? Yes. ChildCareEd is an approved training organization on the CA ECE Workforce Registry. Our courses qualify for the PD pathway. Are CPR, First Aid, or Mandated Reporter trainings allowed? No. WPLA does not accept: CPR/First A... Frequently Asked Questions About WPLA & ChildCareEd
Complete Your Workforce Pathways LA 21-Hour PD Requirement With ChildCareEd
11/20/2025The Workforce Pathways LA Stipend Program supports early childhood educators in Los Angeles County by offering financial incentives for completing high-quality professional development. ChildCareEd makes it easy to meet the 21-hour PD requirement through flexible, self-paced online training. Why Ch... Complete Your Workforce Pathways LA 21-Hour PD Requirement With ChildCareEd
How to Gently Educate Parents About Child Development
11/19/2025Child care providers #play a powerful role not only in the lives of children—but also in the lives of their families. Many #parents enter #early-childhood programs with limited knowledge about child #development. They may have unrealistic expectations, misunderstand age-appropriate behaviors, ... How to Gently Educate Parents About Child Development
How to Decode Children’s Behavior Without Guessing or Overreacting
11/19/2025When a child hits, cries, refuses to listen, throws toys, or melts down, it’s easy for adults to assume they’re being “difficult.” But in #early-childhood, all behavior is communication. Young children don’t misbehave to upset adults—they behave in ways that help ... How to Decode Children’s Behavior Without Guessing or Overreacting
🏡🗣️ ¿Cómo hablo con los padres sobre los comportamientos que su hijo aprendió en casa?
11/19/2025Los niños aprenden en todas partes: en la escuela, en la comunidad y especialmente en el #hogar. Las familias son los primeros #maestros de los niños, lo que significa que los comportamientos que los niños llevan al #aula a menudo reflejan su entorno familiar, sus rutinas, expec... 🏡🗣️ ¿Cómo hablo con los padres sobre los comportamientos que su hijo aprendió en casa?
