Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents, pandemics, violent crimes, or other disasters.  But with the right adult support, they're also able to recover faster.  We will look […]

Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.  Why should we read?  Reading improves emotional intelligence.  A huge […]

This training discusses the strengths and challenges of having hard conversations.  Administrators, educators and peers are all critical adults in the early childhood environment who need to be able to […]

Learning in the first years of life has its foundation in social-emotional experiences. Social pressures encourage rushing these experiences for young children to be ready for school, yet slowing down […]

Bucket filling is an integral part of the concept of expressing how children/adults feel and understanding how their actions affect the feelings of others. As a result, emotional and social […]

Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers, enrolled families, and children. Trainers: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early […]

There is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child, anywhere in the world.  Learning fuels curiosity, sparks creativity, and inspires a lifelong love of […]

Learn to help children who are exhibiting fears, worries, and anxiety.  Learn how to be a supportive caregiver while regulating yourself and not pushing a child too far, but balancing […]