The Growing Brain–Social-Emotional Development
This session will look at how social-emotional development unfolds in the first 5 years and the brain’s role in this…
Read the full article...The Growing Brain–Cognition and Executive Function
This session will look at how young children develop cognitive and executive functions in relation to the developing brain.
Read the full article...How to Expertly Navigate Conflict in the Workplace
Conflict is inevitable as people work together. It is not the conflict that is the problem, but people’s reaction to…
Read the full article...Cross-Cultural Support for Grieving Children and Families
Supporting someone as they struggle through loss and grief can be incredibly difficult, especially when the bereaved individual is a…
Read the full article...Helping Boys Blossom: Strength-Based Approaches to Teaching Boys
Despite current research showing that there are not many differences between boys and girls, the statistics show that boys are…
Read the full article...Promoting Positive Self-Identity in Boys
Boys in early childhood are disproportionately being expelled, suspended, and disciplined. This can impact boys’ sense of identity well into…
Read the full article...Success Over Stress: Gain Control of Your Life
Working full time, providing quality child care and managing your personal life can lead to large amounts of stress. Learn…
Read the full article...Reducing Stress and Burnout for Those Caring for Kids
The child care environment can be stressful at times. Without good self-care, there may be a point when you have…
Read the full article...Mindfulness and Yoga for Young Children and Adults
The child care professional will become aware of how to use yoga and mindfulness in their program. Please dress comfortably…
Read the full article...Building Your Resilience
Participants will learn how to improve resilience in their personal and professional lives. By improving resilience factors, they will be…
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