A Light in the Storm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. What research has shown time and again is that early childhood experiences determine the trajectory of a child’s life. How many words are spoken and how often books are read to a child can
Be Sure to Thank a Teacher
This week May 4-8, is Teacher Appreciation Week culminating on Friday when Childcare Worker Appreciation Day is celebrated. We must give a HUGE shout-out to all of the devoted men and women around the country and great state of Connecticut
Social Emotional Health Should be Our Priority
So you are settled into your new "normal." But your new normal is not normal at all. If you are fortunate to be able to work from home, you may be stressed that you aren't doing enough. You may also
Childcare Workers are Essential to Essential Workers
Many thanks have been expressed to the essential and emergency personnel that are working hard to keep us safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. And many thanks should be given. I have noticed though, that childcare workers have not
It’s Okay to Do Nothing
It seems as though we are all trying to cram our days with activities. Activities for our children, home improvement projects, meditation, exercise, trying new recipes, keeping in touch with family members remotely, reading our entire book list—you get the