Family Child Care

Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the differ-ence between “tolerable” […]

In this training, participants will learn about the importance of building relationships with the children and families they serve daily and get to make a "greeter apron" to use in their classrooms! This apron provides children with choices as to how they want to be greeted each morning and gives teachers an opportunity to help […]