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Child Development and Learning Theories

Talk, Play, Read, Sing: The Language Nutrition Approach to Creating Powerful Language Environments for Young Children by Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer

Dec 3, 2026

Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP
This is Your Brain on Fairytales: Storytelling, Neuroscience, and Connecting the Dots in Early Childhood by Stephanie Goloway

Nov 19, 2026

Preschoolers and Pixels by Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP

Oct 21, 2026

Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP
From Reactivity to Regulation: A 3-Layer Framework for Emotionally Responsive Classrooms by Dr. Yehudis Smith

Oct 8, 2026

Dr. Yehudis Smith
How to talk to infants and toddlers while they play: language that fosters connection, confidence, and creativity by Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed.

Aug 26, 2026

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed
It's All About the Brain! How to Use Music-Making to Unlock Baby's Brain for Reading by Ann C. Kay, M.A.

Aug 19, 2026

Ann C. Kay, M.A.
Storytelling’s Magic Wand: Developmental Fairydust for Literacy, Make-Believe, and Representational Thinking by Stephanie Goloway, EdD

Jul 30, 2026

Dr. Stephanie Goloway
Unlocking the Power of the Pyramid Model to Build Bright Futures by Robin Levy, M.A.

Jun 18, 2026

Robin Levy, M.A.
The Science of Play, Part 2: Making It Work — Applying the Recognize–Emphasize–Maximize Framework for Deep Learning Through Play by Amanda Morgan, MS

May 28, 2026

Amanda Morgan, MS
The Heart and the Mind 101: From Neurons to Nerves to Regulation by Richard Cohen, M.A.

Apr 8, 2026

Richard Cohen, M.A.
From “Screech!” to “More Please”: Building Infant and Toddler Communication Skills to Spark Learning, Foster Calm, and Ease Difficult Moments by Raelene Ostberg

Feb 18, 2026

Raelene Ostberg
Helping Young Brains Build the Foundations to Flourish: Executive function and school readiness in the early years by Victoria Bagnall. MA (Cantab), PGCE.

Jan 22, 2026

Victoria A Bagnall. MA (Cantab), PGCE.
What Do Young Children Think About: The development of inquiry and invention by Susan Engel, Ph.D.

Jul 23, 2025

Susan Engel, Ph.D
Fostering Preschoolers’ Focus and Attention: The Pre-Internet Mindset by Rebecca Rolland, EdD

May 8, 2025

Rebecca Rolland
Listening In: Lessons from Infants and Caregivers in Early Relational Health, by Dr. Claudia M. Gold

Mar 12, 2025

Claudia Gold
Teaching Critical Thinking About TV, Videos, Online Games, and Apps in Early Childhood, by Faith Rogow, Ph.D.

Dec 4, 2024

Faith Rogow
Exploring Early Relational Health: A New Perspective on Your Role as an ECE Professional, Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez

Jan 17, 2024

Junlei Li
Preschool Democracy: Teaching Young Children Five Democratic Life Skills, Dan Gartrell, Ed.D.

Sep 27, 2023

Dan Gartrell
The Myth of School Readiness, by Ida Rose Florez, Ph.D.

Mar 15, 2023

Ida Rose Florez
Happiness in the “Baby Room”: Supporting the Well-Being of Infant-Toddler Care Professionals, by Mary Benson McMullen, Ph.D.

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Benson McMullen
Centering Attachment: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for 0-3, by Ruth Anne Hammond, M.A.

Sep 21, 2022

Ruth Anne Hammond
The Honeycomb Hypothesis: A Fresh Perspective on how Infants, Toddlers, and Two’s Learn, by Dr. Sandra Duncan, Sue Penix and Sally Haughey

May 4, 2022

Sandra Duncan
Executive Function and Language Development: Unpacking the Science and Exploring New Findings, by Lisa Guernsey

Jan 16, 2020

Lisa Guernsey
Children's Lively Minds: Deb Curtis & Nadia Jaboneta Share Insights About Schema Theory

Jan 8, 2020

Deb Curtis
Making Lemonade: Teaching Young Children to Think Optimistically, by Derry Koralek and Laura J. Colker

Apr 10, 2019

Derry Koralek
Talking with Babies: Infant Directed Speech and the Role of Early Educators, by Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Aug 15, 2018

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Early Brain Development: 5 BIG Ideas Every Early Care Professional Should Know, by Laura Bailet, Ph.D.

Dec 13, 2017

Laura Bailet
PLAYful Musical Environments That Foster Learning: Listening, Making, and Moving to Music in Early Education Settings, by Eric Rasmussen, Ph.D.

Aug 17, 2017

Eric Rasmussen
Attachment in the Classroom: How Trusting Early Experiences Shape Brain Development, by Dr. Jon Baylin

Mar 24, 2017

Jon Baylin
Build Toddlers’ Language with 5 Rs: Responsiveness, Rich Language, Optimal Rate, Clear Referents, & Repetition, by Betty Bardige

Sep 21, 2016

Betty Bardige
A Moving Child Is a Learning Child: How Movement Prepares the Brain to Think (and a whole lot more), by Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy

May 18, 2016

Gill Connell
Nurturing secure attachments for infants and toddlers: The key to optimal emotional development, by Dr. Alice Sterling Honig

Mar 9, 2016

Dr. Alice Sterling Honig
Infants and Toddlers Making Meaning: Reflective Teaching and Learning with Children Birth through 3, by Mary Jane Maguire-Fong

Sep 16, 2015

Mary Jane Maguire-Fong
Screen Use for Children Under 3: Research-Based Guidelines for Screen Sense, by Rachel Barr and Claire Lerner

May 13, 2015

Rachel Barr
The Philosophical Baby: What Children’s Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love and the Meaning of Life, by Alison Gopnik

Sep 17, 2014

Alison Gopnik
Using an Anti-Bias Lens to Examine Early Childhood Children’s Books by Linda Santora and Cheryl Kilodavis

Nov 6, 2013

Linda Santora
Improving Vocabulary in the Age of Common Core Standards- Guidance for Early Childhood Educators by Susan B. Neuman

Aug 7, 2013

Susan B. Neuman
Priming Children for Language and Literacy Success: A Focus on the Toddler Years, by Betty Bardige, Ed.D.

Feb 6, 2013

Betty Bardige

Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support

Through the Child’s Eyes: Creating Responsive Classrooms Through Observation, Interaction, and Belonging by Lori Kowit, M.A.

Dec 10, 2026

Advancing SEL—Fostering Character, Creativity, and Culture in Early Learning Spaces by Brian Puerling MS, NBCT

Sep 17, 2026

Brian Puerling
Less Pressure, More Progress: Responsive Strategies for Selective Eating in Early Childhood by Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D

Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D
Rethinking Group Time: Supporting Regulation, Belonging, and Participation by Amy Chiu, MSEd

Jun 25, 2026

Amy Chiu, MSEd
Self-Regulation In Early Childhood Classrooms: Improving Teacher Practice While Supporting Engagement and Achievement by Carrie Comer-Yates

May 14, 2026

Dr. Carrie Comer-Yates
Why “Gentle Parenting” Fails Your Kids: What Really Works with Big Reactors by Claire Lerner, LICSW

Mar 19, 2026

Claire Lerner, LICSW
Beyond Behavior: Understanding Attention-Seeking in Young Children by Shelby Secoura, RECE

Feb 11, 2026

Shelby Secoura, RECE
From Overwhelmed to Joyful: Caring for Children and Yourself with Intention by Christina Fecio

Jan 8, 2026

Christina Fecio
Understanding Challenging Behaviors: What’s Behind the Behavior? by Susan Lewis, M.Ed.

Dec 4, 2025

Susan Lewis M.Ed.
Be Your Program’s Thermostat: Your Role in Creating a Positive Environment by Kristen Darling, BS.Ed, M.P.P. and Liza Pringle, B.S., M.Ed.

Nov 12, 2025

Kristen Darling, BS.Ed, M.P.P.
The Compassionate Coach: Building Bridges to Support Educators with Challenging Behaviors by Prerna Richards, MBA

Oct 16, 2025

Prerna Richards, MBA
Lights On, Joy Up: Reframing Challenging Behaviors and Reigniting Your Purpose by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner

Oct 8, 2025

Dr. Nefertiti Poyner
“Good Job” Isn’t Good Enough: Real Tools to Replace Praise, Rewards, and Punishment by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Dr. Julie Causton

Sep 18, 2025

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
Creating Classroom Harmony by Finding the Right PITCH: Set up the Physical environment for regulation by Dr. Tamar Andrews

Aug 6, 2025

Dr. Tamar Andrews
Nourishing Connections: A Proactive Approach to Mealtimes in Your Classroom by Yev Veverka, Ph.D

Jun 26, 2025

Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D
Preventing Power Struggles: How to Provide the Loving Boundaries Young Children Need to Thrive by Claire Lerner, LICSW

Jun 18, 2025

Claire Lerner, LICSW
From Control to Collaboration: Re-thinking Classroom Management by Samuel Broaden

May 14, 2025

Samuel Broaden
A Strengths-Based Approach to Transforming Your Program Classroom by Classroom, by Ellen Drolette

Apr 9, 2025

Ellen Drolette
Calming Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies That Reduce Aggression and Promote Self-Regulation, by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed.

Oct 24, 2024

Raelene Ostberg
A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain: Designing calm, engaging early learning environments, by Dr. Kathryn Murray

Aug 8, 2024

Kathryn Murray
In the Heat of the Moment: Understanding Escalating Behaviors in Early Childhood, by Barbara Kaiser

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Kaiser
Making Peace with War Play: Exploring Consent and Power in the Preschool Classroom, by Mike Huber

Aug 3, 2023

Mike Huber
Mean Girls (and Boys!): Why Young Children Act In Unkind Ways and How To Help, Claire Lerner, LICSW

May 25, 2023

Claire Lerner, LICSW
Magic Moments: Active Problem Solving with Young Children, by Ann Gadzikowski

Feb 22, 2023

Ann Gadzikowski
Thriving Plants in Thriving ECE Programs, by Jill Primak, ASLA, CLARB

Aug 10, 2022

Jill Primak
Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool Classroom, by Dr. Patty Born Selly

Jun 15, 2022

Patty Born Selly
Taming the Trauma Dragon with the Ordinary Magic of Fairytales, by Dr. Stephanie Goloway

Jun 8, 2022

Dr. Stephanie Goloway
Early Childhood Behavior Guidance Practices and the Role of Implicit Bias, by Ebonyse Mead and Jen Neitzel

Mar 10, 2022

Ebonyse Mead
Inspirations from Reggio Emilia for a STEM-Infused Environment, Dr. Vicki Carper Bartolini

Mar 9, 2022

Vicki Bartolini
Intentional Preschool Environments Set the Stage for Young Children, by Laura Delgado

Jan 5, 2022

Laura Delgado
How Optimistic Leaders Can Create Equity in Early Learning Programs, by Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks

Oct 14, 2021

Judy Jablon
Big Questions, Worries, and Fears: How to have hard conversations with little children, by Dr. Lauren Starnes

Oct 13, 2021

Lauren Starnes
Turn Challenging Behavior Into Prosocial Learning : A New Year Brings New Opportunities, by Jacky Howell

Sep 30, 2021

Jacky Howell
Using Routines to Help Children Adjust After COVID Closures and Other Disruptions, by Christian Bellissimo, MSW, LCSW, RPT, LLC

Feb 24, 2021

Christian Bellissimo
FULL: Executive Function and Challenging Behavior: A New Approach, by Ellen Galinsky

Sep 30, 2020

Ellen Galinsky
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Behavior, by Barbara Kaiser

Mar 25, 2020

Barbara Kaiser
4 Easy Steps That Will FLIP Challenging Behavior in Your Early Childhood Program, by Rachel Wagner, MSW

Nov 13, 2019

Rachel Wagner
Lessening Challenging Behaviors: Teachers and Classrooms as Partners in Facilitating Pro-Social Development, by Michelle Salcedo

Sep 11, 2019

Michelle Salcedo
Bullying in ECE: What we need to know to make a difference, by Barbara Kaiser

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara Kaiser
Trauma-Informed Care in ECE: Key Strategies for Healing and Behavioral Change, by Dr. Barbara Sorrels

Oct 17, 2018

Barbara Sorrels
Wonder-Filled Early Childhood Environments: Engaging All Children in Learning, by Derry Koralek, Julia Luckenbill, M.A. and Jacky Howell, M.A.

Sep 26, 2018

Derry Koralek
How to Effectively Teach Social-Emotional Skills to Children Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior, by Barb O'Neill, Ed.D.

Sep 13, 2018

Barb O'Neill
5 Things You Can Do Today to Lessen Challenging Behaviors Tomorrow, by Michelle Salcedo

Jun 20, 2018

Michelle Salcedo
Abuse? Not Our Kids! Protecting Children from Abuse by Empowering Early Educators, Bridgid Normand, M.Ed. and Anastasia Vitovitz, M.Ed.

Mar 28, 2018

Bridgid Normand
Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Preschool: Programs and Practices that Work, by Karen Bierman

Jan 17, 2018

Karen Bierman
Trauma-Informed Early Education Classroom Design: Designing Child and Family-Friendly Spaces for Recovery from Trauma, by Ileen Henderson

Sep 13, 2017

Ileen Henderson
Attachment in the Classroom: How Trusting Early Experiences Shape Brain Development, by Dr. Jon Baylin

Mar 24, 2017

Jon Baylin
Create a Culture of Acceptance and Kindness in a Challenging World: It all Starts in Your Early Childhood Program, Jacky Howell

Mar 22, 2017

Jacky Howell
Respectful Discipline for Toddlers & Twos: The Administrator's Role in Setting Expectations, by Ruth Anne Hammond

Feb 22, 2017

Ruth Anne Hammond
Bullies in the Classroom - “Mean” Behavior and Aggression: The Origins of Bullying, by Kristen Darling-Churchill

Oct 26, 2016

Kristen Darling-Churchill

Play-Based and Hands-On Learning

Play Under Pressure: How thinking like a play scientist turns pressure into playful possibilities by Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S.

Oct 7, 2026

Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S.
It's All About the Brain! How to Use Music-Making to Unlock Baby's Brain for Reading by Ann C. Kay, M.A.

Aug 19, 2026

Ann C. Kay, M.A.
Beyond the Mess—A Structured Approach to Process Art: Four Core Activities That Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Intentional Learning by Faigie Kobre

Aug 13, 2026

Faigie Kobre
Play-Based Literacy Through Storytelling and Storyacting by Laura Shea

Jul 16, 2026

Laura Shea, M.S.Ed.
The Science of Play, Part 2: Making It Work — Applying the Recognize–Emphasize–Maximize Framework for Deep Learning Through Play by Amanda Morgan, MS

May 28, 2026

Amanda Morgan, MS
 Books, Beats & Bonding: Fostering Connection Through Stories, Songs, and Play by Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, MT-BC

Feb 12, 2026

Anne Meeker Watson, PhD, MT-BC
Born to Tinker: Supporting Infant Learning with Loose Parts by Sophie Rayner-Grignon

Feb 5, 2026

Sophie Rayner-Grignon
Brrrrring It On! Embracing Cold, Snow and Rain Outdoors with Young Children by Kirsten Haugen, M.A.

Jan 14, 2026

Kirsten Haugen
Understanding the Science of Reading Through Child-Led Play by Laura Shea, M.S.Ed

Dec 18, 2025

Laura Shea, M.S.Ed.
SING.PLAY.LOVE. Supporting Early Language and Parent-Child Relationships with Music and Play by Anne Meeker Watson, PhD

Nov 19, 2025

Anne Meeker Watson, PhD, MT-BC
The Science of Play: A framework for deep, joyful, and developmentally essential learning by Amanda Morgan, MS

Nov 6, 2025

Amanda Morgan, MS
Strong Bodies, Ready Hands: The Playground Path to Handwriting by Stacy Benge, M.S.

Oct 29, 2025

Stacy Benge, M.S
Beyond the Fence: Navigating Risk and Safety in Nature-Based Early Learning by Dr. Rachel Larimore

Oct 15, 2025

Dr. Rachel Larimore
Play Schemas for Inquiry-Based Learning by Heather Jackson and Lisa Agogliati

Sep 25, 2025

Heather Jackson, RECE
The Power of Pretend Play: How you can support young children’s power, identity and agency through play by Mike Huber

Aug 7, 2025

Mike Huber
The Power of Rhythm: Singing, Dancing and Moving into Self-Regulation and Learning by Barbara Sorrels

May 21, 2025

Barbara Sorrels
Art Center Makeover: Designing Organized Child-Centered Creative Spaces, by Faigie Kobre

May 1, 2025

Faigie Kobre
The Early Learning Sweet Spot Where Creative Play and Social-Emotional Development Connect, by Shannon Merenstein and Bar Rucci

Apr 23, 2025

Shannon Merenstein
Let’s Play! Making and Tinkering with Loose Parts, by Beth VanMeeteren, ED.D. and Dr. Allison Barness

Apr 2, 2025

Beth Van Meeteren
Child-Led Play Leads to Early Literacy, by Stacy Benge, M.S.

Mar 26, 2025

Stacy Benge, M.S
The Happiest Preschool: How to Foster Playful Learning and a Curious, Cooperative, and Joyful Classroom by Martha Heineman Pieper and Kelly Perez

Nov 7, 2024

Martha Heineman Pieper
Gross Motor Art Activities That Calm Squirming Bodies and Minds, by Anna Reyner, MA, ATR, LMFT

Sep 18, 2024

Anna Reyner
Using Everyday Conversations to Nurturing Play and Creativity in Young Children, by Rebecca Rolland, Ed.D.

Aug 7, 2024

Rebecca Rolland
Cultivating Creativity: Leveraging Process Art + Play to Prioritize Agency, Flow and Belonging, by Shannon Merenstein, Bar Rucci and Dahlia Rao

Jun 5, 2024

Shannon Merenstein
The Power of Adult Play for ECE Professionals, by Miriam Beloglovsky, M.A.

Oct 5, 2023

Miriam Beloglovsky
Exploring Beautiful Stuff: Loose Parts, Nature, and Art in Your ECE Classroom, by Cathy Weisman Topal

Sep 13, 2023

Cathy Weisman Topal
Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach, by Suzanne Axelsson M.A.

Aug 10, 2023

Suzanne Axelsson
Joyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development, by Pam Gittleman

Jun 8, 2023

Pam Gittleman
Inclusive Sensory-Rich Nature Play for Children's 7 Senses, by Jena Ponti Jauchius, PLA, CPSI

May 18, 2023

Jena Jauchius
Summer Nature! Offering Culturally-Centered Summer Nature-Based Programs, by Ashley Brailsford, Ph.D.

May 11, 2023

Ashley Brailsford
The Healing Power of Play and Optimism, by Steve Gross, MSW

Mar 23, 2023

Steve Gross
Art in the Trauma Informed ECE Classroom: Process over Product, by Anna Reyner, MA, ATR, LMFT

Mar 22, 2023

Anna Reyner
Sing & Sign: Supporting Emerging Language through Music, Sign Language, and Play, by Anne Meeker Watson, Ph.D., MT-BC

Feb 16, 2023

Anne Meeker Watson, PhD, MT-BC
Winter Inside, Outside and Beyond the Classroom Walls: Your Program’s Best Winter Ever, by Dr. Claire Warden

Nov 10, 2022

Claire Warden
Let’s Play! Cooperative Games in Early Childhood Programs, by Suzanne Lyons, M.A.

May 19, 2022

Suzanne Lyons
Playful Learning, Not Play vs. Learning in Preschool: How Play Fosters Cognitive Development, by Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Feb 2, 2022

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Growing Natural Outdoor Preschool Classrooms to Scale: LA Unified School District’s Bold Approach

Dec 8, 2021

Ranae Amezquita
Play and Assessment? YES! Reciprocal Partners in the Early Childhood Classroom Dance, by Michelle Salcedo

Sep 15, 2021

Michelle Salcedo
Engineering With Nature: Learning and Communicating through Construction Play, by Tina Reeble and Kirsten Haugen, M.A.

Aug 25, 2021

Tina Reeble
Wonder of Wonders! Harnessing the Wonder of Play through Provocations, by Sally Haughey

Jun 10, 2021

Sally Haughey
Using Routines to Help Children Adjust After COVID Closures and Other Disruptions, by Christian Bellissimo, MSW, LCSW, RPT, LLC

Feb 24, 2021

Christian Bellissimo
Provoking Inquiry with Loose Parts, by Miriam Beloglovsky and Diane Spahn

Jan 27, 2021

Miriam Beloglovsky
Puppets: Pals for Children, Social-Emotional Learning Partners for Teachers, by Jacky Howell

Nov 5, 2020

Jacky Howell
Virtual Learning and Loose Parts to Create Meaning for Young Children, by Miriam Beloglovsky, M.A.

Oct 29, 2020

Miriam Beloglovsky
Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! by Kay Albrecht, Ph.D., Halcyon Reese-Learned and Sharon Young

Oct 24, 2019

Kay Albrecht
How to Create Experiences WITH Young Children Rather Than Planning Activities FOR Them, by Jacky Howell M.A.

Aug 15, 2019

Jacky Howell
Skip, Turn, & Hop into Teaching ECE Math and Language Arts Through Movement, presented by Connie Bergstein Dow, MFA

Jun 12, 2019

Connie Dow
Award Winning Toys, Games, Music and Books That Bridge the Classroom to the Playroom, by Claire Green of Parents' Choice Awards®

Nov 8, 2018

Claire Green
Story-times and Transitions with Heart: Lessons for Early Educators from youth librarians, by Amadee Ricketts

Oct 24, 2018

Amadee Ricketts
Young Children, Curious Explorers: How you can support inquiry and curiosity in your ECE program, by Susan Stacey

Oct 11, 2018

Susan Stacey

Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development

Boundaries vs. Requests: Setting Limits Without Escalation by Alyssa Blask Campbell

Nov 4, 2026

Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed.
Preschoolers and Pixels by Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP

Oct 21, 2026

Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP
When Behavior Doesn’t Make Sense: A New Way to Respond by Alyssa Blask Campbell

Oct 1, 2026

Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed.
Advancing SEL—Fostering Character, Creativity, and Culture in Early Learning Spaces by Brian Puerling MS, NBCT

Sep 17, 2026

Brian Puerling
Creating Connections with Teen Parents Practical Strategies to Engage and Empower Young Families in Early Childhood Settings by Debrah Clark, M.A., CFLE and Treasa Howard, MEd, MBA

Jul 15, 2026

Debrah Clark, M.A., CFLE
Less Pressure, More Progress: Responsive Strategies for Selective Eating in Early Childhood by Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D

Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D
Good Grief! Effective Practices for Supporting Conversations about Death in Early Childhood Settings by Melody Passemante Powell, M.Ed.

Jul 23, 2026

Melody Passemante Powell, M.Ed.
Rethinking Group Time: Supporting Regulation, Belonging, and Participation by Amy Chiu, MSEd

Jun 25, 2026

Amy Chiu, MSEd
Unlocking the Power of the Pyramid Model to Build Bright Futures by Robin Levy, M.A.

Jun 18, 2026

Robin Levy, M.A.
Self-Regulation In Early Childhood Classrooms: Improving Teacher Practice While Supporting Engagement and Achievement by Carrie Comer-Yates

May 14, 2026

Dr. Carrie Comer-Yates
Coming Home to Ourselves: A Healing Space for Caregivers and Community by Michael Browne, MBA

Apr 23, 2026

Michael Browne, MBA
Building Beyond Anti-Bias Education: Centering Justice in Early Childhood Practice by Dr. Jamie Cho and Ninderjit Gill

Apr 16, 2026

Dr. Jamie Cho
Why “Gentle Parenting” Fails Your Kids: What Really Works with Big Reactors by Claire Lerner, LICSW

Mar 19, 2026

Claire Lerner, LICSW
Beyond Behavior: Understanding Attention-Seeking in Young Children by Shelby Secoura, RECE

Feb 11, 2026

Shelby Secoura, RECE
Is it Stress or Trauma? How We Can Support Children in School by Sharon Bacharach EdD, LCSW

Jan 28, 2026

Sharon Bacharach EdD, LCSW
From Overwhelmed to Joyful: Caring for Children and Yourself with Intention by Christina Fecio

Jan 8, 2026

Christina Fecio
Foundations of Social-Emotional Development in a Post-Pandemic, Digital World by Brian Puerling, MS, NBCT

Jan 7, 2026

Brian Puerling
Be Your Program’s Thermostat: Your Role in Creating a Positive Environment by Kristen Darling, BS.Ed, M.P.P. and Liza Pringle, B.S., M.Ed.

Nov 12, 2025

Kristen Darling, BS.Ed, M.P.P.
Educators as sheriffs or allies? Rethinking our relationships with preschool-aged children by Noah Hichenberg, Ed.D

Oct 22, 2025

Dr. Noah Hichenberg
Lights On, Joy Up: Reframing Challenging Behaviors and Reigniting Your Purpose by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner

Oct 8, 2025

Dr. Nefertiti Poyner
“Good Job” Isn’t Good Enough: Real Tools to Replace Praise, Rewards, and Punishment by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Dr. Julie Causton

Sep 18, 2025

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
How To Talk with Infants and Toddlers to Build Receptive and Expressive Language Development by Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed.

Jul 9, 2025

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed
Nourishing Connections: A Proactive Approach to Mealtimes in Your Classroom by Yev Veverka, Ph.D

Jun 26, 2025

Yev Veverka, PhD, BCBA-D
Preventing Power Struggles: How to Provide the Loving Boundaries Young Children Need to Thrive by Claire Lerner, LICSW

Jun 18, 2025

Claire Lerner, LICSW
Boom and Zoom! Supporting Busy Preschool Boys by Kenneth Sherman

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth Sherman
The Power of Rhythm: Singing, Dancing and Moving into Self-Regulation and Learning by Barbara Sorrels

May 21, 2025

Barbara Sorrels
From Control to Collaboration: Re-thinking Classroom Management by Samuel Broaden

May 14, 2025

Samuel Broaden
The Early Learning Sweet Spot Where Creative Play and Social-Emotional Development Connect, by Shannon Merenstein and Bar Rucci

Apr 23, 2025

Shannon Merenstein
Healing Preschool Children After Natural Disasters With Play & Optimism, by Ant Toombs Sr.

Apr 3, 2025

Ant Toombs Sr.
Frustrating Temperament Traits: Strengths-Based Approaches To Ensure Young Children Thrive, by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed.

Mar 19, 2025

Raelene Ostberg
Strategies that Build Connection and Empathy with Children Using The Power of Perspective-Taking, by Jacky Howell, MA

Feb 6, 2025

Jacky Howell
The Happiest Preschool: How to Foster Playful Learning and a Curious, Cooperative, and Joyful Classroom by Martha Heineman Pieper and Kelly Perez

Nov 7, 2024

Martha Heineman Pieper
Calming Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies That Reduce Aggression and Promote Self-Regulation, by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed.

Oct 24, 2024

Raelene Ostberg
Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood, by Olga Lacayo and Eliana Elias

Oct 17, 2024

Olga Lacayo
A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain: Designing calm, engaging early learning environments, by Dr. Kathryn Murray

Aug 8, 2024

Kathryn Murray
Co-regulation or Compliance? Supporting Teachers’ Use of Co-regulation Strategies With Children, by Prerna Richards

May 1, 2024

Prerna Richards, MBA
In the Heat of the Moment: Understanding Escalating Behaviors in Early Childhood, by Barbara Kaiser

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Kaiser
How Perspective-Taking Nurtures Empathy, Kindness, & Justice in ECE

Feb 21, 2024

Makai Kellogg
Healing Play Strategies for Preschool Children Who Have Experienced Adversity, by Steve Gross, MSW

Nov 29, 2023

Steve Gross
Anxiety in Preschool Children: Identifying and supporting anxious young learners, by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover

Oct 26, 2023

Sarah Taylor Vanover
Building Confidence and Resilience Skills in Young Children, Claire Goss, M.A.

Sep 28, 2023

Claire Goss
Joyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development, by Pam Gittleman

Jun 8, 2023

Pam Gittleman
Mean Girls (and Boys!): Why Young Children Act In Unkind Ways and How To Help, Claire Lerner, LICSW

May 25, 2023

Claire Lerner, LICSW
The Healing Power of Play and Optimism, by Steve Gross, MSW

Mar 23, 2023

Steve Gross
Supporting Trauma-Informed Play to Facilitate Healing in Early Childhood Programs, by Dr. Barbara Sorrels

Jan 11, 2023

Barbara Sorrels
Gender, Expectations, and Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood Programs, by Julie Nicholson, Ph.D., Nathanael Flynn, MA, and Mitali Purkayastha, AA

Dec 15, 2022

Julie Nicholson
Loving the Skin You Are In: Facts on Race & Disability in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Sheresa Boone Blanchard, Ph.D.

Oct 13, 2022

Iheoma Iruka
Happiness in the “Baby Room”: Supporting the Well-Being of Infant-Toddler Care Professionals, by Mary Benson McMullen, Ph.D.

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Benson McMullen
Culture and Children’s Challenging Behavior, by Barbara Kaiser

Sep 29, 2022

Barbara Kaiser
Co-Regulation as the Path to Self-Regulation, by Dr. Donna Housman and Emily Stone

Aug 17, 2022

Donna Housman

Lesson Planning and Curriculum Implementation

Developing 21st-Century Skills in Early Childhood through STEAM Learning Centers by Tiffany Berman, M.Ed

Apr 30, 2026

Tiffany Berman, M.Ed
How Teachers Can Teach Without Taking Over: Scaffolding Learning in Preschool Classrooms by Amy Chiu, MSEd

Dec 3, 2025

Amy Chiu, MSEd
Narratives That Nurture: Storytelling as a Tool for Connection and Change in Preschool Classrooms by Kate Shelley

Nov 5, 2025

Kate Shelley
Inspired by Reggio Emilia? Now what? by Susan Stacey

May 7, 2025

Susan Stacey
Bringing Math to Life: Sparking Joy and Curiosity Through Play by Deanna Pecaski McLennan, Ph.D.

Apr 16, 2025

Deanna Pecaski McLennan
High-Quality ECE Practices in Low-Resource Settings: Lessons for all, by Junlei Li, Ph.D.

Feb 19, 2025

Junlei Li
Beyond the Shelves and Manipulatives: Learning Environments That Nurture Young Children, by Jacky Howell, MA

Oct 30, 2024

Jacky Howell
Designing Nature-Rich Spaces That Support Community Connection and Change, by Jeff Lindstrom and Heather Fox

May 8, 2024

Jeff Lindstrom
Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! by Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites

Mar 20, 2024

Betsy Bird
The Power of “Rich Talk”: Conversational Strategies to Bond With and Build Young Children’s Skills, by Rebecca Rolland, EDD

Jan 10, 2024

Rebecca Rolland
Award-Winning Books for Infant through Preschool Classrooms, by Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites

Nov 8, 2023

Betsy Bird
Summer Nature! Offering Culturally-Centered Summer Nature-Based Programs, by Ashley Brailsford, Ph.D.

May 11, 2023

Ashley Brailsford
The Power of Stories: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Preschoolers, by Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed. and Dr. Paula L. Jackson

Mar 9, 2023

Stefanie Wieder
Books and Babies: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Infants and Toddlers, by Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed. and Dr. Paula L. Jackson

Oct 12, 2022

Stefanie Wieder
Complementary Curriculum Approach: Transform Your Practice through Intentional Teaching, by Lisa Porter Kuh, Ph.D. and Iris Chin Ponte, Ph.D.

May 25, 2022

Lisa Kuh
Strategies for Reading Aloud to Preschool Children, by Susan B. Neuman

Mar 31, 2022

Susan B. Neuman
Rejuvenate Preschool Environments on a Budget: Tips, Ideas & Resources, by Michelle Pratt

Dec 1, 2021

Michelle Pratt
The Magic Triangle of Reading Aloud: The Book, the Child, and the Adult, by Isabel Baker, M.A.T., M.L.S. and Amy E. Vandament

Aug 19, 2020

Isabel Baker
Facilitating Meaningful Online Experiences With Young Children: Unexpected Challenges and Joyful Opportunities in Action,by Jacky Howell, M.A.

Apr 29, 2020

Jacky Howell
Cultivating Young Scientists Through Culture and Family Engagement, by Tara Henderson and Victoria Roanhorse

Jan 29, 2020

Tara Henderson
Supporting Young Children’s Creative Thinking Using Problems They Care About: Engineering Design In ECE, by Peggy Ashbrook, Carrie Lynne Draper, MEd, and Beth Van Meeteren, PhD

Jun 5, 2019

Peggy Ashbrook
Story-times and Transitions with Heart: Lessons for Early Educators from youth librarians, by Amadee Ricketts

Oct 24, 2018

Amadee Ricketts
Creating Nature-based Classrooms: Breaking the Aesthetic Code of Early Childhood Environments, by Sandra Duncan and Jody Martin

Oct 10, 2018

Sandra Duncan
Picturing the Project Approach: Seeing How It Works for Teachers and Children in Practice, by Sylvia Chard, Carmen A. Castillo and Yvonne Kogan

Mar 7, 2018

Sylvia C. Chard
Playful Math Instruction, by Deborah Stipek

Nov 1, 2017

Deborah Stipek
Teaching Young Gifted Children: The Whats, Whys, and How-Tos for Supporting Their Needs, by Ellen I. Honeck, Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith

Aug 9, 2017

Ellen Honeck
Supporting Early Mathematics with Creative Investigations Based on Best Practice, by Angela Eckhoff

Aug 3, 2017

Angela Eckhoff
Using Story-time to Grow Executive Function and Self-Regulation in ECE: Setting the Stage for Success, by Mary Kuehner and Laurie Anne Armstrong

Jun 21, 2017

Mary Kuehner
Word Wizardry: Vocabulary Enhancement in Early Childhood, Prek Through Grade 1, by Susan B. Neuman

Sep 20, 2016

Susan B. Neuman
Early Childhood Science Inquiry is a Journey (Not a Series of Unrelated Activities): Learning from the Research, by Peggy Ashbrook

Jul 27, 2016

Peggy Ashbrook
The Path for Math in Early Childhood: The Learning Trajectories Perspective, by Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama

Jun 15, 2016

Douglas Clements
Connecting Early Literacy to Health- Healthy Growing Bodies and Able Young Readers, by Vera Meyerholtz

Apr 20, 2016

Vera Meyerholtz
Promoting Executive Function Life Skills in Early Childhood- Resources and Tools from Mind in the Making, by Ellen Galinsky

Apr 22, 2015

Ellen Galinsky
Technology and Digital Media in the Early Years: Big Ideas, Best Practices and Future Directions, by Chip Donohue, Ph.D.

Feb 4, 2015

Chip Donohue
Empowering Teachers to Build Language and Literacy Through Strength-based Coaching, by Betty and Kori Bardige

Sep 3, 2014

Kori Bardige
Emergent Curriculum- Debunking the Myths and Creating Shared Understanding, by Susan Stacey

Aug 20, 2014

Susan Stacey
The Building Blocks of Early Mathematics: Learning Trajectories for Young Children, by Julie Sarama and Dr. Douglas Clements

May 14, 2014

Julie Sarama
Integrating STEAM into the ECE Classroom: Finding and Utilizing the Right Resources for Your Center, by Amy Koester

Apr 9, 2014

Amy Koester
Power Up Story Time by TALKING: Reading with Toddlers and Preschoolers in Small Groups, by Betty Bardige

Mar 19, 2014

Betty Bardige
Early Literacy Beyond Circle Time- Integrating Language & Literacy into Play, by Melissa Depper and Laurie Ann Armstrong

Feb 26, 2014

Melissa Depper
Reading for Information in Preschool- Best Practices in Selecting Informational Text by Jenny Meyer and Sarah Novy

Feb 5, 2014

Jennifer Meyer
Are Your Early Literacy Program Materials Good Enough? Let’s Find Out! by Kathleen Roskos and Lisa Lenhart

Jan 15, 2014

Kathleen Roskos
Fire Up Early Literacy with Award-Winning Books: The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards, by Melissa Depper

Dec 11, 2013

Melissa Depper
Using Developmentally Appropriate Practice with Early Learners to Evaluate Apps- A TEC Track Webinar by Gail Lovely

Oct 16, 2013

Gail Lovely
Librarians and DAP Early Childhood Programs - Powerful Strategies for Growing Young Readers by Mary Stansbury

Aug 14, 2013

Mary Stansbury
Effective, Appropriate, & Intentional Use of Technology Tools in ECE Classrooms- A TEC Track Webinar by Mark Bailey and Aja Appel

Feb 20, 2013

Mark Bailey
Apps and Software in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Continuum of Teaching Tools, Kate Highfield

Nov 14, 2012

Kate Highfield
Using Ele™, a Free Online Tool, to Incorporate Principles from NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center into Your Program

Sep 12, 2012

Michael Robb
Using ECE Technology DAP-Style! Top Questions Answered - A TEC Track Session

Jun 6, 2012

Karen Nemeth
Teaching with Technology: Guidance from the NAEYC + Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement

May 9, 2012

Roberta Schomburg

Assessment and Observation Techniques

Through the Child’s Eyes: Creating Responsive Classrooms Through Observation, Interaction, and Belonging by Lori Kowit, M.A.

Dec 10, 2026

When to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds Part II: Direct Guidance, by Michele Hemenway Pullen

Nov 18, 2026

Infants, Toddlers & Twos, Oh My! by Tracy Patton, M.S.

Aug 5, 2026

Tracy Patton, MS Child Development
Watch. Wait. Wonder: The Art of Observation by Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., NCSP

Mar 26, 2026

Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., NCSP
No Child Left Behind: Observation & Assessment Made Simple – A Practical Guide for Early Years Educators by Clare Devlin

Dec 10, 2025

Clare Devlin MA Ed
Understanding Developmental Screening: A Powerful Tool to Support Young Children and Families by Suzanne Yockelson, Ph.D and Liz Twombly, M.S

Jul 17, 2025

Suzanne Yockelson, Ph.D
Measuring Classroom Equity to Drive Quality Improvement, by Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.

Jan 8, 2025

Stephanie Curenton-Jolly
The Heart of Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment Practices with Young Children, by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D. Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D. and Lynn Sullivan, M.Ed

Dec 7, 2022

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
Screening Bilingual Language Development for English–Spanish Speaking Preschoolers, by Aquiles Iglesias, Ph.D., Jill de Villiers, Ph.D. and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D.

Oct 26, 2022

Aquiles Iglesias
Play and Assessment? YES! Reciprocal Partners in the Early Childhood Classroom Dance, by Michelle Salcedo

Sep 15, 2021

Michelle Salcedo
Screening to Identify Preschool Children’s Strengths and Challenges Using a Cultural Wealth Framework, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D.

Aug 26, 2021

Iheoma Iruka
Developmental Screening: How Administrators Successfully Manage Implementation in their ECE Programs, by Jane Squires, Ph.D., Elizabeth Twombly, M.S. and Dalia Avello, MA, IMH-E

Apr 28, 2021

Jane Squires
Leaning into Culturally-grounded Anti-bias Child Assessment, by Iheoma Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.

Apr 15, 2021

Iheoma Iruka
The Child Assessment Evolution: Controversy and Practice Explored, by Shannon Lockhart and Anna Marrs

Feb 10, 2021

Shannon Lockhart
Using Authentic Assessment Amid COVID-19, by Anna Marrs, M.A. and Holly Delgado, M.A.

Sep 2, 2020

Anna Marrs
Social-emotional Screening of Young Children: Early Identification is Essential to Healthy SEL, by Erin Barton, PhD and Elizabeth Steed, PhD

Nov 7, 2018

Erin Barton
Teaching Young Gifted Children: The Whats, Whys, and How-Tos for Supporting Their Needs, by Ellen I. Honeck, Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith

Aug 9, 2017

Ellen Honeck
Supporting Early Mathematics with Creative Investigations Based on Best Practice, by Angela Eckhoff

Aug 3, 2017

Angela Eckhoff
“Assessment Literacy” for Early Educators: Unpacking Intentional Child Assessment, by Laura Bornfreund and Lindsey Allard Agnamba

Oct 19, 2016

Laura Bornfreund
Using Assessment to Make Meaningful Decisions about Teaching and Learning, by Judy Jablon

Mar 4, 2015

Judy Jablon
How Documenting Children's Learning is Much More than Display: Reflecting Teachers' and Children's Thinking, by Susan Stacey

Jan 15, 2015

Susan Stacey
ECE Program Accreditation & QRIS- Proven Strategies to Survive, Thrive, and Achieve Your Quality Goals, By Rachel Robertson and Miriam Dressler

Feb 27, 2013

Rachel Robertson
5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood Programs

Apr 4, 2012

Dale McManis
ECE Tech: Beyond Debate-How To Evaluate Children's Interactive Technology Tools and Media

Jun 1, 2011

Warren Buckleitner

Inclusive Teaching Strategies

When to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds Part II: Direct Guidance, by Michele Hemenway Pullen

Nov 18, 2026

Our Voices Across Generations: AANHPI Educators in Early Childhood Education Panel

Oct 28, 2026

Dr. Jamie Cho
When to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds by Michele Hemenway Pullen

Aug 12, 2026

Michele Hemenway Pullen
Play and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Early Childhood by Kerry Murphy (BA Hons, MSc)

Apr 22, 2026

Kerry Murphy (BA Hons, MSc)
Building Beyond Anti-Bias Education: Centering Justice in Early Childhood Practice by Dr. Jamie Cho and Ninderjit Gill

Apr 16, 2026

Dr. Jamie Cho
Is it Stress or Trauma? How We Can Support Children in School by Sharon Bacharach EdD, LCSW

Jan 28, 2026

Sharon Bacharach EdD, LCSW
Educators as sheriffs or allies? Rethinking our relationships with preschool-aged children by Noah Hichenberg, Ed.D

Oct 22, 2025

Dr. Noah Hichenberg
Boom and Zoom! Supporting Busy Preschool Boys by Kenneth Sherman

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth Sherman
Frustrating Temperament Traits: Strengths-Based Approaches To Ensure Young Children Thrive, by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed.

Mar 19, 2025

Raelene Ostberg
Measuring Classroom Equity to Drive Quality Improvement, by Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.

Jan 8, 2025

Stephanie Curenton-Jolly
Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood, by Olga Lacayo and Eliana Elias

Oct 17, 2024

Olga Lacayo
Building Blocks for Supporting all Children in Inclusive Settings, by Ariane Gauvreau, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Jun 12, 2024

Ariane Gauvreau
Think, Try, Fix, Share: Inclusive Engineering with Young Children Using Universal Design, by Angi Stone-MacDonald, Ph.D. and Amanda Lopes, Ph.D.

Feb 22, 2024

Angi Stone-MacDonald
Strategies to Help Every Child Fly in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms and Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Jani Kozlowski, M.A.

Oct 25, 2023

Iheoma Iruka
Benefits and Consequences of Racial Segregation in Early Childhood? by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.

Mar 30, 2023

Iheoma Iruka
Supporting Trauma-Informed Play to Facilitate Healing in Early Childhood Programs, by Dr. Barbara Sorrels

Jan 11, 2023

Barbara Sorrels
Gender, Expectations, and Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood Programs, by Julie Nicholson, Ph.D., Nathanael Flynn, MA, and Mitali Purkayastha, AA

Dec 15, 2022

Julie Nicholson
The Heart of Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment Practices with Young Children, by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D. Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D. and Lynn Sullivan, M.Ed

Dec 7, 2022

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
Loving the Skin You Are In: Facts on Race & Disability in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Sheresa Boone Blanchard, Ph.D.

Oct 13, 2022

Iheoma Iruka
Culture and Children’s Challenging Behavior, by Barbara Kaiser

Sep 29, 2022

Barbara Kaiser
Removing Barriers in Play to Include All Children, by Mike Huber, MAEd

Aug 11, 2022

Mike Huber
Diversity Meets Picture Books! What You Need to Know to Select Inclusive Materials, by Dr. Paula Jackson, Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed, and Autumn Allen, EdM, MA

Apr 27, 2022

Paula Jackson
Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley, M.S.

Feb 24, 2022

Iheoma Iruka
Pushing Past Bias and Challenging Classroom Behaviors: Changing Children's Behavior Starts With Changing Ourselves, by Dr. Angela Searcy

Sep 22, 2021

Angela Searcy
Understand the Roots of Anti-Asian Racism to Build Asian Allyship in Early Learning Programs, by Nadia Y. Kim, Ph.D. and Jennifer Park, Ph.D.

Apr 29, 2021

Nadia Kim
Building Equity in ECE Settings Through Perspective-Taking and Empathy, by Jacky Howell and Makai Kellogg

Oct 22, 2020

Jacky Howell
FULL! Teaching Social Justice: Navigating the Deep Waters of Equity in Early Childhood Programs

Oct 21, 2020

Nadia Jaboneta
Justice From the Streets to the Early Childhood Classroom, by Theressa Lenear, M.A., Ijumaa Jordan, M.A. and Julie Bisson, M.A.

Jul 8, 2020

Theressa Lenear
Moving Beyond Multicultural Education: Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Education, by Jen Neitzel and Ebonyse Mead

Dec 11, 2019

Jen Neitzel
Designing Gender Appropriate Experiences for Boys that Guide Positive Behavior, by Jerry Parr and Ron Blatz

Aug 7, 2019

Jerry Parr
Inclusive ECE Classrooms and The Project Approach, by Sallee Beneke and Michaelene Ostrosky

Feb 20, 2019

Sallee Beneke
Story-times and Transitions with Heart: Lessons for Early Educators from youth librarians, by Amadee Ricketts

Oct 24, 2018

Amadee Ricketts
Innovative Strategies for Autism in ECE - How Teletherapy Engages Children with Autism, by Diana Parafiniuk and Sara Smith

Aug 22, 2018

Diana Parafiniuk
Using Loose Parts to Create Cultural Sustainable Environments, by Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly

Aug 8, 2018

Miriam Beloglovsky
Social Skills and Autism: Using Books in Creative Ways to Reach and Teach in Early Education, by Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D. and Cheri Meiners

Oct 4, 2017

Mary Jane Weiss
Teaching Young Gifted Children: The Whats, Whys, and How-Tos for Supporting Their Needs, by Ellen I. Honeck, Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith

Aug 9, 2017

Ellen Honeck
Explicit and Implicit Biases in Early Childhood Education: Becoming Aware of Microaggressions, by Maryam Daha

Apr 5, 2017

Maryam Daha
Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Successful Strategies from Experienced Early Childhood Educators, by Linda Brekken, Amanda Schwartz, Beth Fairchild, Lisa Parker and Andrea Knowlton

May 25, 2016

Linda Brekken
Managing Mild Autism in Early Childhood Classrooms: Top Teaching Strategies Children with Mild, by Mike A. Assel and Libby Hall

Dec 9, 2015

Libby Hall
The Great Disconnect: What We Know vs. What We Do in Early Education, by Michael Gramling

Nov 11, 2015

Michael Gramling
Engaging Hispanic Families: Overcoming challenges to enrich lives, by Yvette Sanchez Fuentes

Oct 21, 2015

Yvette Sanchez Fuentes
Exploring ADHD in Young Children, by Pamela Brillante, Ed.D.

Jul 22, 2015

Pam Brillante
Priming Children for Language and Literacy Success: A Focus on the Toddler Years, by Betty Bardige, Ed.D.

Feb 6, 2013

Betty Bardige
Support Diversity in Your ECE Program With a A Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians by Lisa Guernsey, Karen Nemeth, Cen Campbell

Jan 16, 2013

Lisa Guernsey
Quality ECE Inclusion Programs for ALL Children: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care

Feb 8, 2012

Bob Siegel
Building a Multicultural Multilingual Community in Your Early Childhood Program

Apr 27, 2011

Karen Nemeth

Family and Community Engagement

Creating Connections with Teen Parents Practical Strategies to Engage and Empower Young Families in Early Childhood Settings by Debrah Clark, M.A., CFLE and Treasa Howard, MEd, MBA

Jul 15, 2026

Debrah Clark, M.A., CFLE
Good Grief! Effective Practices for Supporting Conversations about Death in Early Childhood Settings by Melody Passemante Powell, M.Ed.

Jul 23, 2026

Melody Passemante Powell, M.Ed.
HuUbuntu: I Am Because We Are - Reconceptualizing family engagement by Dr. Patrick Makokoro

Jul 9, 2026

Patrick Makokoro
Build a Caring Community with Moments of Meaning During Challenging Times in Your Program by Ruth Anne Hammond. M.A.

Sep 16, 2025

Ruth Anne Hammond
Onboarding Newly Enrolled Families: A Key to Family Engagement, Satisfaction, and Retention, by Evelyn Knight

Feb 26, 2025

Evelyn Knight
Coaching Home Visitors: A Parallel Process to Nurture Hope and Growth, by Christa Haring, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Angela Rau, MAT

Dec 11, 2024

Christa Haring
Strengths-Based Family Relationships: Strategies for moving beyond negativity and judgment, by Susan MacDonald

Sep 19, 2024

Susan MacDonald
Designing Nature-Rich Spaces That Support Community Connection and Change, by Jeff Lindstrom and Heather Fox

May 8, 2024

Jeff Lindstrom
Coaching Teachers for Family Engagement, by Lisa Henkel, CFE and Mike Hook

May 3, 2023

Lisa Henkel
Winter Inside, Outside and Beyond the Classroom Walls: Your Program’s Best Winter Ever, by Dr. Claire Warden

Nov 10, 2022

Claire Warden
Resilient Relationships: Building Bridges Between Families and Programs, by Dr. Donna Housman and Emily Stone

Nov 2, 2022

Donna Housman
Equitable Family-Teacher Relationships for All Children, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley, M.S.

Jun 16, 2022

Iheoma Iruka
NEW!!! Supporting Families and Young Children in Times of Fear and Anxiety, by Dr. Lauren Starnes

Jun 1, 2022

Lauren Starnes
Supercharge Home Visiting with Adult Learning Principles, by Dana Childress, Ph.D.

May 12, 2022

Dana Childress
Achieving Equity and Quality: 11 Simple Rules to Build Thriving Communities, by Judy Jablon, Nichole Parks and Lauren Carlisle

Apr 7, 2022

Judy Jablon
Growing Natural Outdoor Preschool Classrooms to Scale: LA Unified School District’s Bold Approach

Dec 8, 2021

Ranae Amezquita
Supporting Teachers in Nature-Based Programs, by Sheila Williams Ridge and Sarah Sivright

Mar 10, 2021

Sheila Williams Ridge
Using Routines to Help Children Adjust After COVID Closures and Other Disruptions, by Christian Bellissimo, MSW, LCSW, RPT, LLC

Feb 24, 2021

Christian Bellissimo
Trauma and Young Children: What Every Early Educator Needs to Know, by Sarah Erdman

Nov 12, 2020

Sarah Erdman
Engage Families and Staff about COVID-19 Protocols Using Media Literacy, by Faith Rogow, Ph.D.

Sep 24, 2020

Faith Rogow
Beyond Covid-19: Supporting Children, Families, & Staff to Reintegrate to the New Normal, by Barbara Kaiser

Jun 11, 2020

Barbara Kaiser
Using Mindfulness With Children of All Abilities to Keep Connections Strong, by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Apr 8, 2020

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
The Joys and Challenges of Managing Nature-Based Programs, by Rachel Larimore, M.A.

Mar 18, 2020

Dr. Rachel Larimore
Cultivating Young Scientists Through Culture and Family Engagement, by Tara Henderson and Victoria Roanhorse

Jan 29, 2020

Tara Henderson
Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! by Kay Albrecht, Ph.D., Halcyon Reese-Learned and Sharon Young

Oct 24, 2019

Kay Albrecht
Build a Culture of Family Engagement Through Responsive Communication, by Mary Muhs

Oct 23, 2019

Mary Muhs
Building Key Relationships in Early Education is Fundamental to Quality Practices, by Luis Hernandez

Nov 28, 2018

Luis Hernandez
Using Loose Parts to Create Cultural Sustainable Environments, by Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly

Aug 8, 2018

Miriam Beloglovsky
Engaging Families of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Strategies to Enhance Your Practice, by Amanda Schwartz and Lorelei Pisha

Jun 6, 2018

Amanda Schwartz
From Play to Practice: Connecting Teachers Play with Children's Learning, by Walter F. Drew, Ed.D.

Apr 19, 2018

Walter Drew
Abuse? Not Our Kids! Protecting Children from Abuse by Empowering Early Educators, Bridgid Normand, M.Ed. and Anastasia Vitovitz, M.Ed.

Mar 28, 2018

Bridgid Normand
Challenging Behavior: Directors and Teachers Working with Families and Other Experts, by Barbara Kaiser

Oct 11, 2017

Barbara Kaiser
Supporting Young Children and Families Impacted by Immigration Policies, by Wendy Cervantes, Michael McNeil, MD and Hannah Matthews

Sep 27, 2017

Wendy Cervantes
Transforming Challenging Behavior Through Leadership of Your Program: Mindset, Play, and Theater Techniques, by Barb O'Neill, Ed.D.

Aug 24, 2017

Barb O'Neill
Teaching Young Gifted Children: The Whats, Whys, and How-Tos for Supporting Their Needs, by Ellen I. Honeck, Ph.D. and Judy Galbraith

Aug 9, 2017

Ellen Honeck
Explicit and Implicit Biases in Early Childhood Education: Becoming Aware of Microaggressions, by Maryam Daha

Apr 5, 2017

Maryam Daha
Collaboration for ECE Program Success: How Community Collaboration Can Help Your Program Grow, by Mary Muhs

Mar 2, 2017

Mary Muhs
Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Successful Strategies from Experienced Early Childhood Educators, by Linda Brekken, Amanda Schwartz, Beth Fairchild, Lisa Parker and Andrea Knowlton

May 25, 2016

Linda Brekken
What Babies and Toddlers Need: Sensitive Care & Play Trump Early Academics , by Ruth Anne Hammond

Apr 27, 2016

Ruth Anne Hammond
Connecting Early Literacy to Health- Healthy Growing Bodies and Able Young Readers, by Vera Meyerholtz

Apr 20, 2016

Vera Meyerholtz
Coming to Terms: How to Effectively Use Contracts and Policies, by Tom Copeland

Apr 6, 2016

Tom Copeland
Social-Emotional Learning & ECE Program Culture: How to facilitate resilience and inclusive culture, By Dr. Maurice Elias

Dec 16, 2015

Maurice Elias
Come on In! How Directors and Teachers Can Use Rituals and Traditions to Create Community! by Jacky Howell and Kimberly Reinhard

Dec 2, 2015

Jacky Howell
Engaging Families of Children with Disabilities: Systematically Planning to Create Positive Experiences and Meet Expectations, Amanda Schwartz and Anne Zeigler

Nov 4, 2015

Anne Zeigler
Engaging Hispanic Families: Overcoming challenges to enrich lives, by Yvette Sanchez Fuentes

Oct 21, 2015

Yvette Sanchez Fuentes
Infants and Toddlers Making Meaning: Reflective Teaching and Learning with Children Birth through 3, by Mary Jane Maguire-Fong

Sep 16, 2015

Mary Jane Maguire-Fong
Family Workshops Work! Hosting Literacy Workshops for Families of Preschoolers, by Kathryn Roberts and Nell Duke

Aug 19, 2015

Kathryn L. Roberts
Engaging and Empowering Families of Young Children in the Digital Age, Luisa Cotto

Jun 24, 2015

Luisa M. Cotto
Screen Use for Children Under 3: Research-Based Guidelines for Screen Sense, by Rachel Barr and Claire Lerner

May 13, 2015

Rachel Barr
Family Engagement Strategies for All Languages and Cultures, by Karen Nemeth

Mar 18, 2015

Karen Nemeth

Career Advancement

Coaching for Change: Working Through Resistance by Susan Lewis M.Ed.

Feb 4, 2026

Susan Lewis M.Ed.
Heather Bernt-Santy on Lillian Katz’s Theory of Teacher’s Developmental Stages

Jun 5, 2025

Heather Bernt-Santy
Evidence-Based Protocols for Effective Staff Supervision in Early Childhood, by Ashley Varouhas, M.A.

Nov 14, 2024

Ashley Varouhas
Election 2024 and The Future of Early Care and Education: What’s At Stake, by Aaron Loewenberg

Oct 23, 2024

Aaron Loewenberg
Gossip Be Gone! Strategies for Building Positive Strengths-Based Teams, by Susan MacDonald

Aug 23, 2023

Susan MacDonald
What Kind of Professional Development Trainer Are You? How Your Training Type Impacts Training Results, by Brian Washburn

Aug 9, 2023

Brian Washburn
Pursuing Bad Guys: A Transformative Journey for Children and Teachers, by Donna King and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed.

Jun 15, 2023

Donna King
Important changes to our certificates + CEUs, by Fran Simon, Jill Bertelsen, Andrea Goggins, and Amanda Sant

Apr 4, 2023

Fran Simon
Embrace the Energy of 2023 to Guide Transformational Change, by Susan MacDonald

Jan 12, 2023

Susan MacDonald
Spark a Revolution in Early Education: Speaking Up for Ourselves and the Children, by Rae Pica

Dec 1, 2022

Rae Pica
Reclaim Your Joy: Paving Your Positive Path Forward as an Early Childhood Educator, by Erin Ramsey

Oct 19, 2022

Erin Ramsey
Engaging Presentations Everyone Will Love, by Brian Washburn

Feb 10, 2022

Brian Washburn
Your ECE Career Journey: From Teacher or Director to Beyond, by Rachel Robertson, MA

Dec 15, 2021

Rachel Robertson
The Power of the Podcast: How Consultants and Other Experts Can Reach a Wider Audience, by Brian Washburn and Tim Waxenfelter

Jul 14, 2021

Brian Washburn
Progressive Early Childhood Leadership: From Aspiration to Implementation, by Wendy Pollock, EdD

May 13, 2021

Wendy Pollock
Virtual Learning Experiences that Engage Adult Learners, by Tim Waxenfelter and Brian Washburn

Feb 3, 2021

Tim Waxenfelter
A Stronger, More Ambitious Future for Child Care, by Albert Wat, Rachel Schumacher and Mica Whitfield

Dec 16, 2020

Albert Wat
Master the Virtual Conference Room: Captivating Adult Learners Remotely, by Cecy Shveid and Claudia Herrmann

Nov 18, 2020

Cecy Shveid
Coaching in Early Childhood, by Dathan Rush and M'Lisa Shelden

Sep 25, 2019

Dathan Rush
From Teaching to Thinking: A Conversation with Ann Pelo and Margie Carter

Apr 17, 2019

Ann Pelo
Consultants: Reach more ECE clients through Marketing! + Add a Consultants Directory to your marketing toolkit.

Mar 29, 2019

Fran Simon
Leading for Change in Early Care and Education: Cultivating Leadership from Within, by Anne Douglass, PhD

Mar 13, 2019

Anne Douglass
State of the Industry: What’s Trending in Child Care, by Kathy Ligon

Feb 27, 2019

Kathy Ligon
Strengths-Based Communication - The Key to Building Positive Professional Relationships! by Susan MacDonald

Feb 11, 2019

Susan MacDonald
Promising Futures for Young Children of the World: Insights from ECE Leaders in 105 Countries, by Roger Neugebauer, Jerry Parr, and Patrick Makokoro

Feb 7, 2019

Roger Neugebauer
Inclusive ECE Programs and Educator EQ: Strategies for Developing Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence, by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Jan 31, 2019

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
Ready or Not? Incorporating e-Learning into Your Program's Professional Development Mix, by Kara Lehnhardt and Gillian Gansler

May 30, 2018

Kara Lehnhardt
Reach more clients! And, add Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory to your marketing toolkit.

May 18, 2018

Fran Simon
Reach more clients! And, add Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory to your marketing toolkit. [PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION] NO CERTIFICATES

Apr 6, 2018

Fran Simon
Reach More Clients by Listing on Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory [PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION] NO CERTIFICATES

Feb 2, 2018

Fran Simon
Whole Leadership: Balancing Priorities of Administration and Pedagogy, by Teri N. Talan, Ed.D., J.D. and Michael B. Abel, Ph.D.

Jan 31, 2018

Teri N. Talan
Clarity and Accountability as Necessities for ECE Compensation: Power to the Profession, by Marica Cox Mitchell, M.A.

Jan 24, 2018

Marica Cox Mitchell
LinkedIn for Consultants Serving Early Education: 10 Tips for Attracting Clients, by Fran Simon NO CERTIFICATES

Jan 23, 2018

Fran Simon
Collective Leadership in ECE Organizations: Unlocking Your Team’s Natural Gifts, by Cassandra O'Neill, M.A. and Monica Brinkerhoff, M.S.W.

Jan 10, 2018

Cassandra O'Neill
Reach More Clients by Listing on Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory [PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION] NO CERTIFICATES

Dec 1, 2017

Fran Simon
Hey, Consultant! You have a website! Now attract target audience with SEO (Search Engine Optimization), by Jenny Munn

Oct 27, 2017

Jenny Munn
Writing for Early Childhood Journals: Tips from NAEYC and Exchange, by Susan Friedman and Sara Gilliam NO CERTIFICATES

Oct 5, 2017

Susan Friedman
Marketing Basics for Consultants Serving Early Education, by Fran Simon NO CERTIFICATES

Jul 14, 2017

Fran Simon
The World of Book Publishing for Aspiring and Established Early Childhood Authors, by Kathy Charner and David Heath NO CERTIFICATES

Jun 22, 2017

Kathy Charner
Building Enduring Consulting Relationships That Deliver Results, by Amanda Schwartz

May 11, 2017

Amanda Schwartz
Professionalizing Early Childhood Education - Distinguishing and Engaging the Field in the Next Era, by Stacie Goffin

May 3, 2017

Stacie Goffin
Reach More Clients Through Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory [Product Demonstration] by Fran Simon

Apr 11, 2017

Fran Simon
Create and Deliver Presentations That Make Enduring Impressions and Create Lasting Change, by Tim Waxenfelter and Brian Washburn

Apr 6, 2017

Tim Waxenfelter
Share Costs and Services to Sustain High-Quality ECE Programs Through Shared Services, by Louise Stoney

Mar 29, 2017

Louise Stoney
Keys to Growth in Consulting for the ECE Sector, Gary Romano [No certificate]

Mar 8, 2017

Gary Romano
SEO? Search Engine Optimization Essentials for More Website Traffic for Consultants by Jenny Munn [No certificate]

Feb 16, 2017

Jenny Munn
Consultants: Attract Clients on Early Childhood Investigations Consulting Directory [Product Demonstration] by Fran Simon

Feb 10, 2017

Fran Simon
Consultants' Essentials: Websites 101, by Lindsey Engelhardt [No certificate]

Jan 12, 2017

Lindsey Engelhardt
Consultants: Attract Clients on Early Childhood Investigations Consulting Directory, [Product Demonstration] by Fran Simon

Jan 9, 2017

Fran Simon
The Foundation of Early Childhood Consulting: Creating a Customer Pipeline, by Gary Romano

Dec 7, 2016

Gary Romano
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