The Natural Learning Initiative is happy to announce the upcoming webinar in partnership with Be Active Kids and NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. This webinar will explore how to help childcare providers feel secure taking children outdoors by applying: Classroom group structure protocols. Evidence-based sanitation routines. Active play and learning programming. Space […]

We will explore self-care, signs of stress, protective and self-care strategies, and how the global pandemic has affected, and continues to impact, our children, families, and workforce. In this webinar, […]

New Online format! Come find out how you can help children as they deal with the stress during these trying times! Children verbally and non-verbally express their reaction to stressors. […]

Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the […]

This online training says that : Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and […]

Which employees are more likely to stay and which are more likely to leave? What is the average staff turnover rate in early care and education? How does this affect […]

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 affects brain development […]

Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the […]

Child Nutrition Virtual Summit Looking for training? Earn up to 20 Continuing Education Credits. In CACFP, Summer Food, Afterschool Meals: Sessions Include: ► Summit Welcome & Policy Update ► Healthy […]

No matter what our role is in child care, we share a common goal: to provide quality group care for infants and toddlers. But what does that look like? In […]

Working with young children is rewarding, but it also has its own set of challenges. Participants will learn ways to manage stress and rediscover the joys of providing care and […]

This training will allow the nurturer to focus on their well-being and the capacity they hold to take care of others. Read more Read less About this Event During this […]

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 affects brain development […]

Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others, and how to eventually express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy […]

Resilience means the ability to recover from difficult life experiences. Resilient parents and caregivers have empathy for themselves and others and can keep a positive attitude, solve problems creatively and […]

What are the Items which are counted off the most when looking at ECERS? Read more Read less About this Event We will discuss the items most counted off when […]

Come find out how to score the ERS and what is needed in each center. Great for new teachers who or those that need a refresher on how to score. […]