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Montessori Mistletoe: How to Create a Holiday-Themed Classroom Using Montessori Principles
11/18/2024Montessori education, with its emphasis on hands-on learning and respect for the individual child's interests, provides a perfect framework for holiday-themed activities. ChildCareEd explores innovative ways to blend Montessori methods with festive celebrations, ensuring that children not only enjoy... Montessori Mistletoe: How to Create a Holiday-Themed Classroom Using Montessori Principles
Investing in CDA Certification is Investing in Quality Childcare
05/21/2025While obtaining any certification involves an investment of time, effort, and finances, the CDA is increasingly viewed not as a mere piece of paperwork or a regulatory hurdle, but as a profound investment in oneself and, more broadly, in the quality of childcare. This is particularly true when consi... Investing in CDA Certification is Investing in Quality Childcare
Deck the Halls with Emotional Wellness: Family Traditions That Foster Connection
11/27/2024The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, filled with laughter, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, beneath the surface of this festive period lies a complex tapestry of emotions that can sometimes #lead to #stress and anxiety for families. Chil... Deck the Halls with Emotional Wellness: Family Traditions That Foster Connection
Why Basic Health and Safety Training Is Crucial for Child Educators
02/26/2025In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of #health-and-#safety in educational settings cannot be overstated. As child #educators take on the dual role of knowledge providers and guardians of children's well-being, it becomes imperative to equip them with the necessary skills and training t... Why Basic Health and Safety Training Is Crucial for Child Educators
A Whisper in the Night: The Emotional Journey of Parents Navigating the Unknowns of SIDS
09/21/2024SIDS, characterized by the sudden and unexplained death of an otherwise #healthy infant, typically during #sleep, is a phenomenon that strikes fear into the hearts of #parents. The unpredictability of this tragic occurrence can #lead to heightened anxiety and emotional turmoil, making it essential f... A Whisper in the Night: The Emotional Journey of Parents Navigating the Unknowns of SIDS
Exploring Science with…Art?
04/26/2022Did you know that children can make scientific discoveries while in the Art Center? Adding water to paint, makes it thinner and mixing two colors together can make a completely different color! Using a glue stick can make paper stick together, but not a pipe cleaner to a collage, why? Teac... Exploring Science with…Art?
CDA Certification: Validation Visit
03/07/2022Spotlight on H&H Child Care Training Center’s CDA Professional Development Specialist: Deborah Kim. Educators earning their CDA Certification are required to complete a validation visit with a CDA PD Specialist. H&H Child Care Training Center not only offers the CDA course work online... CDA Certification: Validation Visit
Helping shy children participate
01/26/2026What does “shy” look like in a child care setting? A shy child might: Watch other children instead of joining Stay close to a #teacher (or a trusted friend) Speak softly (or do not speak at all) in groups Avoid eye contact or hide their face Say “no” to activities the... Helping shy children participate
Why kids bite (and what to do about it)
01/26/2026Why do kids bite? Kids bite for simple reasons: it’s fast, it works, and sometimes they don’t have better tools yet. Biting is most common in infants and #toddlers because they are still learning how to communicate and handle big feelings. Here are common reasons children bite: ... Why kids bite (and what to do about it)
National Puzzle Day
02/03/2023National Puzzle Day National Puzzle Day was celebrated this week. Puzzles literally come in all shapes and sizes! Researchers say that people solving puzzles have better memory and creativity. There are many types of puzzles; crossword, Sudoku, jigsaw, mazes, and rebuses just to name a fe... National Puzzle Day
