by aeca | Mar 18, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Every day many different things vie for our time, attention, and energy. As parents, we might have work, school, chores, family obligations, etc. As teachers, we have assessments, workshops, duties, and more. Sometimes it feels like the days are simply flying by, and...
by aeca | Mar 17, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” The beloved Fred Rogers summed up the value of play in this well-known quote. Unfortunately, it is becoming...
by aeca | Mar 16, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Sunshine – vitamin D and the immunity boost that comes with it Exercise – lower BMI, lower stress, better sleep Academic performance – more concentration, better classroom performance, higher standardized test scores, increased creativity...
by aeca | Mar 15, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Hangry. Most of us have experienced being Hangry – grumpy, or even angry and not sure why only to realize after a snack or a meal how much better we feel. And many of us probably know the brain fog that comes after pulling an all-nighter. We can barely think of...
by aeca | Mar 14, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Whether your kids are 2 or 22 (or anywhere in between!), they are going to make mistakes. And inevitably, as parents and teachers, we are going to mess up too. When our relationship with the children in our homes and classrooms is built on a foundation of love, we can...
by aeca | Mar 13, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Words of Affirmation. Physical Touch. Acts of Service. Gifts. Quality Time. These are the 5 Love Languages, according to the popular book by Gary Chapman. The basic premise behind the writing is that we have a preferred way or...
by aeca | Mar 12, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa Kindness is one of the most powerful forces for good in our world. It is all the different ways we express care, concern, and consideration for ourselves...
by aeca | Mar 11, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Being a joyful parent or teacher does not mean being happy all the time. Joy comes from something deeper than happiness. It comes from being at peace with who you are and your place in the world. Many articles are written on how to find joy in our lives –...
by aeca | Mar 10, 2023 | Advocacy, Announcements
What are you doing just for YOU? ☀️ If you want to feel:⚡️refreshed⚡️recharged⚡️inspired⚡️connected with other early childhood professionals …then we have just the thing! AECA has teamed up with Arkansas State University Childhood Services & The Yarn to offer...
by aeca | Mar 10, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
A rocket, a boat, and a castle too? You can have all that and more with a big box and a healthy dose of imagination! Imaginary play has always been a cornerstone of childhood fun and is also a very complex and important part of their development. Research...
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