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A new year often brings with it new resolutions. A recent time.com article said that “enjoy life to the fullest” was the number one 2016 resolution. Number 6 on the list is “pay off debt” which
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This week we are discussing Chapters 27 & 28. Deborah Hirschland will provide insight and lead our discussion this week about behavior strategies. Just joining us? Get all the book study details HERE.
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I’m excited to announce that after a short break, we’re bringing back the Adventures in Eating feature on this blog! We’re excited for how it may positively impact teachers, children, and families. Mary
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Today we are discussing Chapter 6: Teaching Girls They’re More Than a Pretty Face. Diane Levin is our guest content expert this week to provide insight and lead our discussion. Visit Diane’s website to learn more
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Today we are discussing Chapter 4: Bubble Wrapping Not Required. Mike Huber is our guest content expert this week to provide insight and lead our discussion. You can access Mike’s blog or learn more about his books
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It’s finally here – the day that our blog book study begins. It is my genuine hope that this study intrigues individuals, serves as inexpensive professional development, provides access to resources otherwise not
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We have a fantastic lineup of 15 special guest content experts that will be providing commentary for our fall early childhood blog book study! Who are they? Starting on Monday, we will begin releasing the names of our guest
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Today’s the big day! We’re excited to announce our newest feature on the blog: Beyond The Pages. Beyond the Pages is an online blog book study. This feature acknowledges the importance of reading books while
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We’re going to add a new (and exciting) feature to our blog this fall. I’ve been working diligently all summer and can hardly keep it to myself. What is it? Come back on August 5th for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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We’re in New Orleans, LA for the NAEYC PDI. “NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development is designed for all early childhood professionals, including leaders who prepare, mentor, and
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In honor of Child Life Month, this month’s guest speaker is a Certified Child Life Specialist. I’m honored to introduce Morgan Livingstone. Morgan says, “As a Certified Child Life Specialist I am an expert in
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REDUCING MATERIALISM IN OUR CHILDREN & TEENS: A WIN-WIN APPROACH FROM AUTHOR AND FINANCIAL EXPERT NATHAN DUNGAN “Did you know that being less materialistic is associated with greater happiness? Nathan Dungan, founder
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NAEYC has a great feature titled Message In a Backpack (MIB). Teachers/providers are able to print and share copies of the pages with the families in their programs. I’ve included one below. Click on the image or visit the
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Changes are coming to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the background study system. Change can bring about many questions, especially when it involves new legislation. I recently had the opportunity to meet
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Dear Child Care Professional, This is an open call for applications for the 2015 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Awards. The application may be downloaded at http://bit.ly/TLLCCF or go
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Today we had a guest speaker in our Health, Safety, and Nutrition class. Diana Sundwall from Infants Remembered in Silence (Faribault, MN) came to discuss her organization and the services that they provide to local families.
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My colleague recently shared an article with me from ExchangeEveryDay that is such an important topic. Working with families and children is a service profession and generally child care providers are others-centered. Therefore,
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We’re on Facebook! If you enjoy early childhood ideas and resources at your fingertips, you’ll like our Facebook page. Check us out today and ‘Like’ our page! We post current early childhood research,
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In my Health, Safety, and Nutrition class, we’re in the safety unit which involves not only indoor and outdoor environments, but also safe sleep environments. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the leading cause of
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