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Let joy be your compass: Sustaining purpose in ECE

By Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Mighty Works Education Group When the work feels heavy, joy can be a powerful guide. In early childhood education (ECE), joy is not about being happy...

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Security blankets & strength: A guide to transitional objects

Security blankets, comfort objects, or loveys – whatever your family calls them, they are all examples of what childhood experts call ‘transitional objects’. These objects play an essential part in...

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One team pursuing one dream

Nearly 500 early childhood education professionals and advocates gathered at Hershey Lodge on March 27 for the fourth annual Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) Early Childhood Education (ECE)...

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Budget-Friendly Nutrition Ideas for Families

Eating healthy is essential for overall well-being and child development, but quality food options can come with a high price tag. Many families struggle to find affordable yet nutritious food...

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Sensory processing integration and strategies: How challenging behaviors align with sensory needs

By Prerna Richards, CEO & Founder, Together We Grow When I founded Together We Grow, I wanted to give educators and caregivers the resources they need to create responsive and...

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