Now that winter has finally arrived, don’t take a vacation from activities designed to promote the development of gross motor skills. Gross motor skills are the abilities needed to control the large muscles of the body.

Personal competence and self-efficacy are the result of feeling safe, and the reverse is true as well. How can we expect children to tap into

In a bit of good news, the rate of diagnoses for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among U.S. preschoolers has leveled off, a new study finds. At the same time, the prescribing rate of stimulant medications for these young patients has also stayed steady, a promising trend that researchers credit to treatment guidelines that were introduced in […]

In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned most antibacterial soaps and body washes from being sold in stores. According to the FDA, antibacterial cleaners are no more effective than regular soap options and the antibacterial products pose health risks. Manufacturers have a year to take triclosan, triclocarban, and 17 other chemicals out […]

Stuff Happens. Negativity and aggression are commonly seen in early education programs, and in everyday life.

During the first years of a child’s life, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development are inextricably linked.  Poor health in a very young child can have negative impacts on other areas of development

When you recall your worst teacher (do this only if you are willing; memories can spark unbidden feelings), what do you recall of that person’s behavior?

A local search happens when a prospective family enters a generic term like “Preschool” into a search engine like Google. This is likely to be your most important source of outreach for new families. You’re targeting millennials and they’re doing most of their research online.

We recently participated in Mediaplanet USA’s Early Education campaign in which the industry united to raise awareness about the benefits of advancing one’s education.

In our busy days, it’s easy to forget the power and importance of investing in a face-to-face conversation with someone who speaks your language and shares your challenges.

Join us this October for our Fall Leadership Symposium in sunny Pompano Beach, Florida. Maximize your participation by networking with fellow early learning leaders, fostering positive, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, and gaining insight from leading professionals. Explore the best track (Director, Owner-to-Owner, Emerging Leader, and Accreditation) that fits your professional needs! Here are four top […]

Celebrations such as holidays, birthdays, new classmates and graduations are something children truly enjoy.  A celebration allows children the opportunity to express themselves, learn, and have a lot of fun, which is essential for their social development. Because celebrations are such an important element of child development, they should remain as healthy as possible, and […]

Do you ever think about how much trash gets thrown away each day? The average person in the United States throws away four pounds of trash every day, generating over 200 million tons of garbage per year.