Strategies for building trust through home visiting
By Lindsay Knepp, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning For those of us who work in early childhood education, the practice of home visiting has emerged...
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Boost your child’s development: The power of dramatic play at home
As parents and caregivers, we often observe our children engaging in dress-up and role-playing activities. While these may appear to be simple fun, they are fundamental to a child’s development,...
How leadership styles impact early childhood outcomes
Early childhood educators are, by definition, leaders. They lead children daily toward their educational goals through high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. Outside the classroom, they may lead family engagement opportunities and...
Why a two-generation approach matters for family success and child development
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future.” Families are essential...
How early learning classrooms can mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences
By Dr. Rebekah Benedum (Ed.D), Senior Director of Programs at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning When children come into an early learning setting for the first time, it can...
