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Cross-Cultural Toilet Training Practices
02/21/2022Cross-Cultural Toilet Training Practices: East Africa and the U.S. Author: Heather Hollandsworth Child-rearing practices differ through a range of cultures. These differences occur based on a specific culture's needs, customs, and traditions, and toilet training is no exception. There is no set ... Cross-Cultural Toilet Training Practices
Annual Training in Texas
01/10/2022Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requires 24 clock hours of annual training for those providing care to children in child-care centers in Texas. The 24 clock hours of annual training must be relevant to the age of the children for whom the caregiver provides care. At leas... Annual Training in Texas
February 11 is National Make a Friend Day
02/07/2023February 11 is National Make a Friend Day Friendships benefit children by fostering a sense of security and belonging and reducing stress. Children acquire skills that will assist them in forming future friendships as they play with other children. These are skills like sharing, taking turns, ... February 11 is National Make a Friend Day
TX Reduced Price for Pre-Service Training!
10/19/2022In the state of Texas, new caregivers in child care are required to have a minimum of 8 hours of training before being given responsibility for a group of children and to be counted in the staff/child ratio, and an additional 16 hours within 90 days of employment. This adds up to the 24 Hours ... TX Reduced Price for Pre-Service Training!
Childcare Safety First
11/14/2022Safety, health, and nutrition in childcare are important concepts that influence providers' everyday day work with children. Each moment that providers spend with young children they must consider any and all safety risks. The most important role of childcare providers is to keep children safe at al... Childcare Safety First
Childcare training
12/20/2022High-quality childcare training can assist caregivers in staying up to speed with crucial safety precautions and cutting-edge teaching methods. When it comes to dealing with children, taking the time to invest in appropriate training will help you broaden your expertise. Staying current on the newe... Childcare training
3 Things New Teachers Need To Know About Teaching Preschool
06/07/20223 Things New Teachers Need To Know About Teaching Preschool New teachers often feel overwhelmed by all that they need to learn in order to teach well. This article will give you an overview of the most important aspects of being a preschool teacher. You will make mistakes. As a new teacher, you w... 3 Things New Teachers Need To Know About Teaching Preschool
I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
09/14/2022I’m Hungry, I’m Bored https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR5NJ6aY/ We all feel this way sometimes, even children! Separation anxiety, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, illness, and a variety of other factors can affect a child’s mood from day to day. When childcare providers are ... I’m Hungry, I’m Bored
Happy Groundhog Day
02/03/2023Happy Groundhog Day National Days Calendar - An early American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry by storekeeper James Morris, dated February 4th, 1841, of Berks County, Pennsylvania. “Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the German... Happy Groundhog Day
Early Intervention Resources
02/03/2023Helpful Resources for Potential Early Intervention One of the hardest tasks we have as early childhood educators is to have a discussion with a child's parents about potential developmental delays and assessments. It is not always easy for parents to accept this type of news. One of the b... Early Intervention Resources
