Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents, pandemics, violent crimes, or other disasters.  But with the right adult support, they're also able to recover faster.  We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children.  We will look at information on the prevalence […]

There is no doubt that transitioning from one activity to another in early childhood classrooms can be challenging. Most  caregivers, and teachers have experienced times when the children in their care have become upset when asked to switch between different activities. I will provide strategies and some ways to help minimize associated frustrations with a […]

Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of a toddler’s biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. What does it mean? Understanding child development? How to response? Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Toddler Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Audience: All Providers […]

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. How do we get there? What are the benefits? Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C […]

Challenging or concerning behavior is used to describe behavior that interferes with a person's daily life.  The more you know about the person (parent and/or kids) with the challenging behavior, the more likely you are to understand them.  This training covers a variety of topics, including what may be triggering the problem behavior, how to […]