7 Tips for Supporting Children After Trauma
Sarah Grissom – United 4 Children Education Specialist When a child goes through a traumatic experience, whether it’s a natural disaster, a loss, or a sudden change, it shakes their sense of safety and stability. As adults who love and support children, there...Open-Ended Play and School Readiness
Open-Ended Play and School Readiness How do we prepare young children for kindergarten? What nurtures their creativity, supports mental health, and builds problem-solving skills that last a lifetime? The answer is both simpler and more powerful than you may...7 Essential Tips for Effective Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
7 Essential Tips for Effective Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs A child’s family is their very first experience in learning; they are the first “teachers” that set the stage for the continued learning that will happen throughout the child’s life. As a...Week of the Young Child Music Monday
Zero to Three PBS Headstart Zero to Three Music Therapy BusyBloomingJoy SLCL Fun 4 Kids STL...Did you know that 60% of children spend 35-50 hours a week in a child care setting?
Did you know that 60% of children spend 35-50 hours (about 4 days) a week in a child care setting? A family’s chosen child care setting is quite literally an extension of their home, this is why it is so important that caregivers are educated and equipped with the...