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Feeding The Good Dog
Description
In this session, based on content from our books, Finding Your Smile Again and Keeping Your Smile, we’ll dig into the importance of our mindset when creating environments for young children and managing stress and burnout.
Outcomes / Goals
Attendees will:
- Learn what it means to ‘feed the good dog’
- Understand that their responses are choices
- Understand the importance of their own mindset and outlook in dealing with stressful situations
Competency Area
- Alabama | Personal And Professional Leadership Development / Quality Child Care And Licensing
- Illinois | Personal And Professional Development
- Michigan | Professionalism
- Missouri | Demonstrate A High Level Of Ethical Conduct By Developing As A Professional
- Nebraska | Professionalism And Leadership
- Oklahoma | Professionalism And Leadership
- South Dakota | Professionalism
- Wisconsin | Professionalism
- CDA | Maintaining A Commitment To Professionalism
Clock Hours
Available in 60 and 90-minute formats
Agenda
This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:
Topic | Time | Activity |
---|---|---|
Introduction | 05 minutes | Monologue |
Feeding The Good Dog | 20 minutes | Discussion |
Mindset Matters | 15 minutes | Discussion |
You’re In Control | 15 minutes | Discussion |
Conclusion | 05 minutes | Monologue |
Related Resources
This session is based in part on content from my books:
- Finding Your Smile Again
- Keeping Your Smile
Content Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Age Group Focus
- Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
- Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
- School Age (5 years to 12 years)
- Adults
Target Audience
- Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Center Teachers
- Child Care Center Directors
- Head Start Teachers
- Head Start Administrators
- Early Head Start Teachers
- Service Coordination Staff
- Technical Assistance Specialists
- Home Visitors
- Parents