Essential Toolkit for Childcare Providers: How a 504 Plan Works in Childcare

Embracing 504 plans in childcare enriches everyone. Learn how these personalized roadmaps empower children with disabilities & create a vibrant, inclusive garden for all. Discover resources & tips for a flourishing program!

From Crawlers to Climbers: Supporting Gross Motor Development

Celebrate movement & ignite fun with Crawlers to Climbers! Watch tiny toes conquer stairs, build pillow mountains, & dance like stars!

Storytime Under the Stars: Embracing Cozy Days with Flashlight Storytelling and More

Unplug & spark imaginations with Storytime Under the Stars. Weave shadows into creatures, let flashlights paint stories, & build a bedtime fortress beneath the cosmos. Find interactive activities, cosmic crafts, & tips for a magical night adventure!

Tiny Hearts, Big Transitions: Navigating Separation Anxiety and Building Resilience

Tiny tears & big goodbyes? Embrace separation anxiety as a stepping stone to resilience! Build confidence, navigate transitions, & celebrate victories. Discover resources, playful tips, & support for growing hearts on their brave journey.

One thing that Republicans and Democrats agree on about the economy? The cost of raising kids.

Eighty-four percent of respondents agreed that “being a parent today is financially harder than ever before,” according to a recent survey published by Common Sense Media, a children’s-advocacy group. There was “intense” agreement on that statement even across party lines, the survey said.

Beyond Busy Schedules: Cultivating Calm and Nurturing Rest in Whirlwind Worlds

Beyond busy schedules, find magic in stillness! ‍Cultivate calm & nurture rest for growing minds with fun activities. Refuel creativity, build resilience, & embrace quiet moments. From cozy reading time to mindful spa retreats, discover playful ways to prioritize rest!

Childcare costs far outpace wages, but dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday evening to assist low-income families through an expansion of the child tax credit and the bill now awaits approval in the Senate.

Employers are desperate to hold onto working parents and they’re building more childcare centers in the office

The U.S. is in the midst of an ongoing childcare crisis as costs continue to skyrocket. Many working parents, especially mothers, face pressure to leave the workforce or scale back to part-time positions to take care of their family.

Tiny Chefs, Big Flavors: Whipping Up Learning and Fun in the Classroom Kitchen

Unleash tiny chefs in your classroom! ‍ Whip up learning & fun with playful kitchen adventures. Discover sensory feasts, math made yummy, & teamwork in action. ‍‍ From language labs to confidence boosters, cook up delicious recipes & big smiles!

Beyond Valentine's Day Hearts: Cultivating Kindness and Empathy in Tiny Humans

Forget the candy hearts and plant real magic! Cultivate kindness & empathy in your classroom beyond Valentine's Day. Discover joyful ways to nurture compassion, celebrate acts of service, & build a generation of tiny human heroes. Let kindness bloom, one smile, one helping hand, at a time!