*Spoilers* Tiffany and Kristen say NO!  The bully word is thrown around a lot and it can tend to invoke fear among parents and caregivers.  In episode 110, we dissect the word and how it relates to early childhood environments.

In Episode 109, Tiffany and Kristen talk POWER  and how children show they need more power in their lives.  We give reasons for power-play in early childhood as well as information that we hope will allow you to settle into power play moments to support your child instead of shutting the play down!

Tiffany and Kristen are here to motivate you this week and give you a dose of "We can do hard things!"

Drop off time can be challenging for many children and parents.  Tiffany and Kristen talk strategies on how to work through this and why having a range of emotions is healthy for young children.

When children come to our early childhood programs, they may leave wet, dirty, or full of paint.  Kristen and Tiffany explain why sensory and open-ended art opportunities are important to your developing children… and why a little dirt don't hurt!

Why do kids play the same thing every day?  Tiffany and Kristen explain why children like to play the same thing, over and over and over and over. Dive in with us, and learn how this correlates with the development of their little puppy or kitten brains.

S2E3: How will children be ready for kindergarten if they just play? Kristen and Tiffany discuss how play is learning and learning is play.  We want your children to be ready for Kindergarten and we know research shows that a play environment is the best for young children and their development across all of the learning domains.

S2E2 When Kristen & Tiffany talk play, they mean serious business. We discuss how teachers think of play, all the elements necessary for true play, and how complicated it really is.  Teaching through play means addressing the whole child's needs and interests, not just their academic ones!

Season 2, Episode 1: Tiffany & Kristen are BACK with a new season... for parents and caregivers! Tune in as your hosts answer questions that come up every year at school, get comfort knowing you're not alone, and let our years of experience give you some new ideas.  Teachers, may these episodes guide you to some new perspectives and beef up your parent outreach options!