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Standing up to Stereotypes in Our Classrooms
You can choose any career you want when you grow up, except for early childhood education. Whether explicit or implied, this is the message that our society — and to some degree our own profession...
Childhood Trauma: How Early Childhood Educators Can Make a Difference
Almost all of us have seen the signs: a child who cowers in a corner instead of playing with classmates, another who lashes out when asked to put away toys. It could be a normal...
Five Tips for Talking to Children About War
With 24/7 access to social media and news these days, it’s hard to shelter young children from talk about war. In the past few days, teachers in schools and early childhood programs report hearing children...
Standing Up to Stereotypes In Our Classrooms
You can choose any career you want when you grow up, except for early childhood education. Whether explicit or implied, this is the message that our society — and to some degree our own profession...
Left Out of the Debate Conversation? The Youngest Among Us
With the first round of Democratic presidential debates behind us, we’ve heard from candidates about their proposals and views on a number of issues, ranging from foreign policy to health care to the economy. Affordable...
The Need for CDA® Gold Standard(SM) Training Organizations Continues to Grow
For more than 30 years, the Council for Professional Recognition has promoted improved performance and recognition for professionals in the early childhood education of children from birth to five years old. Through our comprehensive assessment...
3 ECE “Back to School” Strategies to Help Young Children Succeed
Early childhood educators can ease the new school year transition for young children and their parents using creative ways to integrate the children into activities and ensuring families feel comfortable by building trust through routine...
Early Childhood Educators Need Strategies to Help Dual Language Learners
One of the primary competencies that early-childhood educators develop when they earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is building strong relationships with children’s families — including families who don’t speak English at home. While...
7 Nutritionist-Approved Tips for Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
oung children can be the most determined group of people when it comes to food and choosing what they will eat or what they simply refuse to eat. Introducing children to solid foods can be...