Tag: Relationships
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11/04/2026 | Trusting Kids As Learners
Description Children are wired for learning–they are good at it, eager to do it, and driven to it. Yet, too often, they are not supported in leading their learning. Based on ideas from our book, Let Them Play, this session is about trusting kids as learners and creating environments where they are empowered and supported in leading…
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10/14/2026 | Rethinking Behavior Management
Description Caregivers often see behavior management as separate from curriculum. For example, some teachers feel that dealing with children’s behaviors distracts from their teaching. This training looks at integrating behavior management into the curriculum to improve social and emotional learning. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance
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06/17/2026 | Attack Of The Snoterpillars
Description Strong relationships with the children are a cornerstone of any quality early learning environment. Creating and maintaining such relationships is hard work when times are good–and downright difficult when you’re stressed, exhausted, tired, or being attacked by snoterpillars. Based on ideas from my book, Babies In The Rain, this session looks at creating robust emotional…
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05/13/2026 | Supporting Bad Behavior
Description Activities like running, climbing, throwing, spilling, punching, pinching, kicking, biting, tattling, and yelling are often labeled as bad behavior. Many early learning settings attempt to limit them–if not outright ban them. This session takes a contrarian view, looking at these activities as learning opportunities, and offers ideas for encouraging and supporting them. These things…
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04/22/2026 | Babies In The Rain
Description Like it or not, since everything infants and toddlers encounter is new, exciting, and a chance to learn, caregivers are Professional Role Models. Based on the book, Babies In The Rain, this session looks at the importance of the emotional environments caregivers create with young children. It also looks at the significance of Here and Now…
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03/25/2026 | Caring For The Caregiver
Description Working with children can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and many caregivers spend so much time focused on the kids’ needs that they fail to take care of themselves. This often leads to stress and burnout as caregivers struggle to find time in their busy lives for self-care. The result? Stressed, anxious, drained, frustrated,…
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Understanding The More Knowledgeable Other
This self-study training explores Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other. Attendees will understand what an MKO is, identify common MKOs in young children’s lives, and learn strategies for using MKOs to support children’s development.
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09/16/2025 | Trusting Kids As Learners
Description Children are wired for learning–they are good at it, eager to do it, and driven to it. Yet, too often, they are not supported in leading their learning. Based on ideas from our book, Let Them Play, this session is about trusting kids as learners and creating environments where they are empowered and supported in leading…
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08/26/2025 | Rethinking Behavior Management
Description Caregivers often see behavior management as separate from curriculum. For example, some teachers feel that dealing with children’s behaviors distracts from their teaching. This training looks at integrating behavior management into the curriculum to improve social and emotional learning. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance
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08/19/2025 | Time For Yourself
Description If you’re like most parents and caregivers, you spend lots of time focused on the needs of others and tend to neglect your own needs. How long can you go on like this? Who is going to meet your needs if you don’t? In this session, we dig into the importance of investing in…