Summer is the creator of the Conscious Classroom Certification Model: the leading framework that helps owners and administrators train...

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Brian and Carol Duprey are Certified Child Care Coaches and the founders of Child Care Genius, a child care coaching and training...

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Don't overlook the importance of creating space in your calendar for unexpected challenges and inquiries during the school year.

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As the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, the back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it new beginnings and exciting...

Hello, positivity seekers! Today, we're diving into the magical world of core beliefs and the remarkable impact they have on our lives....

Have you recently hired a new team member, or maybe need to add more of your team members as daily users to IKS? Adding a new user...

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Early childhood administrators have been through a lot in the past years: a worldwide pandemic that crippled the enrollment of many...

Knowing what sets good preschool programs apart from great ones is a game changer for anyone looking to venture into the business or...

When evaluating published curriculum or developing your own, consider these features: 1. How does the curriculum define the roles of the...

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Our environment affects us all. Our physical surroundings affect how we feel, how comfortable we are, how we relate to others and how...

In the very busy world of child care, there is nothing more important than child retention and keeping families that are enrolled in your...

Teacher appreciation is not something to be done only once a year during Teacher Appreciation Week! Showing how much we value and...

Summer Picha is a Minneapolis / Twin Cities-based early childhood development and leadership expert who helps early childhood programs,...

1. Urgency vs. Importance (Steven Covey) Consider the importance (or “weight”) of the items on your list, and the urgency “when is it...

In the early childhood world, we all know that word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool. But the question is, how do we get that ball...

Karen Blatter, IKS Director of Support, and Karen Titolo, IKS Academy Director, discuss the tools needed to manage crucial conversations....