by aeca | Mar 9, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Cargo” “Cargo who?” “Car go beep beep” A preschooler in my care shared this joke with me nearly 20 years ago. We had a good laugh over it; for days afterward, he would repeat it to me, and we would chuckle together. Laughing together is a...
by aeca | Mar 8, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Showing grace as a parent or teacher means accepting the kids in our lives where they are. It means treating them with kindness even when we feel it is undeserved. Grace and forgiveness are closely tied together, but do not mean that we overlook errors or allow kids...
by aeca | Mar 7, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Be consistent. Follow through. Let them fail. Let the little stuff go. These are all good strategies for parents and teachers to use. But what happens when they become too extreme? That’s when loving parents and teachers know the power of being flexible. Let’s...
by aeca | Mar 6, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Whether young or old, we all benefit from the encouragement of others. Words of encouragement can give us the boost needed to overcome obstacles in our lives. Encouragement can provide hope when we are feeling down and help shift our perspective when we’re struggling....
by aeca | Mar 5, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Love does discipline. As loving parents and teachers, we must be willing to discipline our kids. But what, exactly, is discipline? When they hear the word discipline, many think of punishment such as grounding, spanking, or losing privileges. While punishment is...
by aeca | Mar 4, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Peggy O’Mara, an editor at Mothering magazine, said, “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” This is a powerful statement to consider! Positive relationships begin with positive two-way communication. These positive...
by aeca | Mar 3, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
“No!” “You can’t make me!” “I can’t do it!” “It’s never going to be ok!” If these phrases sound familiar, you might have a young child in your life. Regulating emotions is a struggle for most young kids as they have yet to learn a constructive way to handle the...
by aeca | Mar 2, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
An anonymous quote says, “Children who aren’t held accountable for their choices grow up to be adults who believe they can do nothing wrong.” As loving parents and teachers, we want our kids to grow up knowing that their choices matter, that their actions...
by aeca | Mar 1, 2023 | Guest Bloggers
Love. Lots of people are thinking and talking about love in the month of February. We might love our spouse, our parents, our best friend, our kids, and mashed potatoes – each one evoking different feelings and actions. As an early childhood educator, and a mom...
by aeca | Feb 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Announcements
We did it! We showed up and we clearly represented Arkansas children and families, programs and centers and our profession WELL! I want to share a few moments that I will not forget! Our day began in the beautiful Rotunda where we heard inspiring, motivating yet...
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