Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood: Why It’s Essential and How to Start
As educators and parents, we often focus on academic milestones, but emotional intelligence (EQ) is equally important for children’s...
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Karen Titolo
Jun 20
Celebrating the Fourth of July at Your Child Care Center: Ideas and Tips for Child Care Leaders
As the Fourth of July approaches, child care leaders have a wonderful opportunity to create memorable experiences for children that are...
Karen Titolo
Jun 13
Summer: A Time for Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Reincarnation in Early Childhood Leadership
Summer is a magical season in the world of early childhood education. School-age children are out of school and attending your programs,...
Karen Titolo
May 9
The Power of Creating an Impactful Summer Environment
As the sun rises higher in the sky and temperatures climb, the arrival of summer heralds a season of endless possibilities for childcare...
Karen Titolo
Nov 16, 2023
Celebrating the Magic of Holidays in Childcare
Ideas to Make It Extra Special for Parents and Providers
Karen Titolo
Oct 5, 2023
Training Childcare Staff in Exceptional Customer Service
Childcare centers are not just places where children learn and grow; they are also businesses that rely on satisfied families who trust...
Karen Titolo
Sep 21, 2023
My calendar is already full and it's only the start of the school year!
Don't overlook the importance of creating space in your calendar for unexpected challenges and inquiries during the school year.
Karen Titolo
Aug 24, 2023
Let's make back-to-school transitions a breeze for parents!
As we gear up for the new school year, let's keep in mind that the transition isn't just about the children – parents need our support...
Karen Titolo
Apr 20, 2023
Public Relations: the Cornerstone of Childcare
Public relations plays a critical role in the success of a childcare center. The way parents perceive a center can make all the...
Karen Titolo
Apr 13, 2023
Communicating during difficult conversations with parents
As a childcare provider, building positive relationships with parents is crucial for the well-being of their children. While these...
Karen Titolo
Mar 23, 2023
Finding Inexpensive Toys for a Child Care Program
Providing age-appropriate learning activities for children in a child care program does not have to be expensive. Inexpensive or even...
Karen Titolo
Feb 23, 2023
Strengthen Your Client Retention
Here are some simple tips for effective customer retention.
Karen Titolo
Feb 2, 2023
Helping Children Feel Good About Themselves
Feeling good means feeling that you are a valuable, lovable, capable person who is important just because you are you. When children feel...
Karen Titolo
Jan 19, 2023
What makes a high-quality childcare program?
Knowing what sets good preschool programs apart from great ones is a game changer for anyone looking to venture into the business or...
Karen Titolo
Jan 12, 2023
New Year's Resolutions
As the new year kicks off, many decide on new year's resolutions. Some of those are health and exercise related, while others are aimed...
Karen Titolo
Dec 8, 2022
Time For End Of The Year Celebrations in Child Care!
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning the end-of-year celebrations for your early childhood center! Here are some ideas to...
Karen Titolo
Nov 17, 2022
Developing Thankfulness and Gratitude
In the month of November conversations about gratitude, giving back and appreciation take center stage as parents help their children...
Monika Rudaityte
Nov 10, 2022
School Newsletter Best Practices
School newsletters can be of great benefit to your entire community. By providing important details, timely updates, and intriguing news,...
Karen Titolo
Oct 13, 2022
The Importance of Parent Boards
You can find parent boards in most early childhood classrooms. Traditionally, these boards provide information to parents about classroom...
Karen Titolo
Aug 25, 2022
A leader's most powerful tool is communication
A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivation in followers. In a childcare setting, there are many types of leaders. Teachers...
Karen Titolo
Aug 18, 2022
Checklist for Quality Child Care
Finding quality child care is going to take a little homework. The following is a checklist of important information to consider when...
Karen Titolo
Jul 28, 2022
Helping Homeless Children and Families in Dallas, Texas
Today's blog post highlights Vogel Alcove, a unique concept center that is helping homeless families in Dallas, Texas. Dallas has the 6th...
Karen Titolo
Jul 14, 2022
The Importance of Physical Environment
Our environment affects us all. Our physical surroundings affect how we feel, how comfortable we are, how we relate to others and how...
Karen Titolo
Jun 23, 2022
Communication is the key to Leadership with Summer Picha
Summer Picha is a Minneapolis / Twin Cities-based early childhood development and leadership expert who helps early childhood programs,...
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