Supporting Children With ADHD: Practical Strategies for Staff

A child keeps interrupting. Another can’t seem to get started. Someone else is touching their peers and they are yelling “stop it!” From the outside, it can look like disruption, defiance, or a lack of motivation. But what we see is only part of the story. A child may be navigating impulse control, a need for movement or…

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From Overwhelmed to Confident: Your 30-Day Inclusion Plan

Professional growth doesn’t always look like a promotion. Sometimes it’s a strategy that finally works. As a child care professional, it might look like a conversation with a family that changes how you see a child. Or a colleague sharing something they’ve learned. For professionals working with children and youth, learning happens alongside the work…

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How to Handle Toddler Biting in the Classroom

Understanding why toddlers bite can help early childhood professionals respond in ways that keep children safe while building the skills they need to communicate, cope, and connect with others. Is Toddler Biting Normal? Yes. Biting is a common behavior among infants and toddlers, particularly when children are still developing language, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills. As…

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