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

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

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Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute


We all want the best for the children in our care --and everyday conversation offers one of the most profound and underused opportunities to help build relationships and help them thrive. But how can we make

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the most of these opportunities? This webinar, presented by the author of The Art of Talking with Children, Rebecca Rollans, EDD, will explore the power of everyday conversation to strengthen bonds while helping children become kinder, more confident, and more creative. Rebecca will offer inspiration and strategies to incorporate into your daily work with children. Through this session, you'll gain a toolbox to enhance classroom dynamics and interactions and better understand the children at all ages and stages of development.

In this powerful webinar, you will:

  • Analyze your own communication strengths and challenges in talking with children;

  • Identify key ways quality conversation builds children's skills;

  • Develop a tailored set of strategies you can use when working or raising young children

 

All sessions are 1.5 hours long and include a brief announcement from our sponsor.

2:oo PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time.

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