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Safe Sleep Practices

Did you know that the leading cause of injury-related death for infants under the age of one is by suffocation or strangulation in an adult bed? Studies have shown that the risk for infant death by suffocation is up to 40 times greater when placed in an adult bed than in a crib. While the unknown causes that contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cannot be completely prevented, creating a safe sleep environment can … Read more

5 Classroom Practices to Improve Behavior

From establishing routines and predictable schedules to clearly communicating behavior expectations, these five practices will help your classroom’s behavior.   See the 5 Classroom Practices

Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Social-Emotional Skills

The development of social-emotional skills in the early years begins a foundation for many other developmental and educational skills such as literacy, and other cognitive abilities. Social-emotional skills are important for: Regulating emotions The ability to share with others Follow instructions Understand the emotions of others Show empathy For any age, children need a role model to show them what these social emotional skills should look like. There are several ways you can help the … Read more