Home Visits Boost Learning Outcomes

Home visits are a great way to make a connection with families and ease a child’s transition into preschool, but did you know that regular home visits throughout the year can boost child learning outcomes?
A recent study by the New Hampshire Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) compared learning outcomes of children whose families were [...]

When Dad is Involved, Everybody Wins

A recent article in the Miami Herald talks about the positive impact a father’s involvement can have on in their child’s education. Today’s dads are much more likely to do things like drop off their children at school, attend school events, parent conferences and even volunteer at the school than previous generations of fathers. It’s [...]

Video Cameras in the Classroom: Is it Technology Gone Right, or Wrong?

This weekend I attended a conference for directors and administrators of early childhood learning programs. One of the vendors was from a new company that uses state-of-the-art technology to bring streaming video into child care centers. A huge flat screen TV demonstrated the concept,  showing us all that was going on in a classroom at [...]

Happy Holidays and Not-So-Happy Children

The Holiday Season is upon us. Children are working on their wish lists, anticipating all of the traditions they hear about and see on TV and looking forward to parties and visits with relatives and friends. With all of these images of excitement and joy, why is it that so many kids are acting out [...]

Build Parent Relationships and Create a Habit of Engagement

For many families, early care environments are a first “school” experience. But it is an experience that is very different from traditional school and ripe with opportunities to engage parents.

The majority of parents who are placing their babies, toddlers or preschoolers in your care are very aware of the important role they play in their [...]