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Blog
August 1, 2018

A Few Thoughts on Separation Anxiety

Preparing children can help them with saying goodbye. Here are some suggestions to ease your child’s anxiety.

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Meir Muller
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August 6, 2013

Slowing Down

Sometimes it's hard to pull away from the screen and connect with my daughter. It’s hard to slow down to her pace, rather than pack her into the car and drive off to the store. But just for the moment, I decide to slow down.

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Julia Luckenbill
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Blog
October 20, 2016

Many Right Ways to Be a Parent

When it comes to the best way to create a happy home, how to potty train, or how to put your children to bed, I am right, and so are you. There are many right ways to be a wonderful parent.

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Tracy Galuski
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Blog
August 16, 2017

Resources to Help You Make a Difference

Here are some resources from NAEYC’s publications and online content that support anti-bias approaches, positive guidance, and diversity in the classroom

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Susan Friedman
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Sharing the Blue Crayon
Book
January 1, 2015

Sharing the Blue Crayon

Integrate social-emotional learning and literacy

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Mary Anne Buckley
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Young Children
May 1, 2017

Caring Relationships: The Heart of Early Brain Development

Of all that brain science has taught us over the last 30 years, one of the clearest findings is that early brain development is directly influenced by babies’ day-to-day interactions with their caregivers.

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J. Ronald Lally, Peter L. Mangione
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