Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.  Why should we read?  Reading improves emotional intelligence.  A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything going on around us. Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early Childhood […]

This training discusses the strengths and challenges of having hard conversations.  Administrators, educators and peers are all critical adults in the early childhood environment who need to be able to confidently address challenging topics together.  Participants will learn the different components of practice in outlining their points, using assertive voice, setting a goal, validating others, […]

Learning in the first years of life has its foundation in social-emotional experiences. Social pressures encourage rushing these experiences for young children to be ready for school, yet slowing down and practicing current skills is what leads to mastery and growth.  This training will support early childhood professionals in understanding young children's capacity for relationships […]

Bucket filling is an integral part of the concept of expressing how children/adults feel and understanding how their actions affect the feelings of others. As a result, emotional and social skills are improved, positive behavior is encouraged, and self-regulation is increased.  We will share experiences and ideas to fill each other's buckets and learn how […]

Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers, enrolled families, and children. Trainers: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough, 4-C Workplace Support Consultant Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: $10 4-C Members: Free

There is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child, anywhere in the world.  Learning fuels curiosity, sparks creativity, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.  As children play, they develop all kinds of skills that will help them thrive today-and prepare them for a healthier, happier future. Trainer: Marquita Myles, […]

Learn to help children who are exhibiting fears, worries, and anxiety.  Learn how to be a supportive caregiver while regulating yourself and not pushing a child too far, but balancing the need to challenge them into some uncomfortable situations. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of […]

All behavior has meaning. Many times the challenge is interpreting what children are trying to communicate through their behaviors. During this training we will explore the meaning behind the behavior, as behavior is the most common way that children communicate their emotions, wants, and needs to adults. It is our responsibility to support and guide […]

Early childhood educators are experiencing changes and reflecting on child behavior since COVID. In this session, we will talk about the behavior challenges and changes in the classroom since COVID and ways to address these changes through strategies and changed mindsets. Trainer: Dr. Anni Reinking, Lead at Reinking Education Consulting Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: […]

Temperament is the way children respond to the world. It influences the way children handle emotions, regulate behavior, feel around new people, and adapt to new situations. You can nurture a child's development by using strategies that suit their temperaments.  Nevertheless, the behavioral adjustment of young children depends a lot upon the interaction between their […]