This important conversation on immunization and disease prevention takes place with Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel and Ellie Chase-Andresen. Ellie describes some of the diseases that are becoming more prevalent without immunization protection and ways to promote better understanding of disease prevention with the families we work. Please join us as we talk about health and safety concerns in child care programs.

Parents may struggle with the idea of ‘cry it out’ when getting ready to put their infant in child care. In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel share insights with Dea Anderson on how child care providers can support parents as they both build responsive relationship with infants. Tips include building a consistent routine for infants to meet their developmental needs.

In this podcast, Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel, and Dea Anderson explore the foundations of toddler development. Using the lens of developmentally appropriate practice, we will look at expectations of these young ones and set the stage for discussing challenges from behaviors in Part Two.

Toddlers are wondrous little people whose typical behaviors that can also challenge child care providers! In this podcast, Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel, and Dea Anderson discuss some of the challenges like biting and potty training that are common with the age group and offer some suggestions for meeting everyone’s needs.

In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the IDEA Part C regulation which names ‘child care and early learning programs’ as primary referral sources for children in their care who may have developmental delays. Listen to Cindy and Priscilla explain what this regulation means to you as a child care provider and what your role now means when it comes to early intervention.

In Part 2 of the podcast on IDEA Part Primary Referral Source, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the importance of working closely with families when a referral of a child in your program becomes necessary. How do you maintain a trusting relationship? How do you continue to support families? Tips will be shared on communicating with families.

The CICC begins a 3-part series on attachment of infants and toddlers and the role that early educators play in this important emotional milestone. Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome Dea Anderson as a guest speaker on the topic of attachment as we discuss the responsive relationship between caregiver and child.

In Part 2 of our series on attachment, Dea Anderson speaks in more detail about how attachment can manifest in young children and some of the factor that influence attachment. When we understand influences like temperament or trauma, we can build stronger relationships with each child we care for.

Promoting Attachment in the Child Care Program: Your Role Matters! (Part 3)

In the first part of a two-part series on praise and effective encouragement for young children, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will examine why it is important to use words that encourage a sense of accomplishment and competence in children. Why do we praise children? What makes for effective interchanges? Please listen for tips and tools for talking with your children.