Here is an interview and write up in the Wall Street Journal on how to speak to children and how modeling is more important than coaxing a child to say “thank you.” I am guilty of many of these things. We all want children in our care to meet our expectations but we must understand what…
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A couple of days ago we talked about our power of perception. This is a prime example of how our perception makes us reaction. According to an article shared from Positive Parenting Solutions, “Toddlers have a reputation for temper tantrums and other trying behaviour — but the reason parents get frustrated is because they believe their children…
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Today I sit here thinking about how many children suffer abuse and neglect and my own struggles as a parent. How many of us stress because the bills need to be paid and there just isn’t enough to make ends meet? Have you suffered from losing a job and don’t know how you are going…
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This week we will begin a series on Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect. I am sharing this technical package with you to start reading and let’s start talking about this subject and what we can do as child care providers to help recognize and prevent child abuse in our centers. Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect:…
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Hopefully you are neither a bully or a victim but I bet you knew a few growing up and may be dealing with children in your care that are showing the signs of a bully or victim. Do you understand how bullies and victims are created? Do you ever…
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– by Stephanie Wilkinson – Texas Trainer Registry #1499 According to my personality test I am an ENFP. What does that mean? It means that I need people and I am creative, passionate and spontaneous. Those are the good qualities. The down side is people often disappoint me and I have a hard time staying…
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Have you given any thought to why some employees stay and some jump ship before you have finished their new hire paperwork? Hiring qualified people is important but hiring people with the matching personality for the center and the children is the real key. Someone may have a degree in teaching but really dislike children…
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