Tag: early childhood development
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Mathematics in the Early Years: Supporting Infant to Preschool Development
When I worked as an infant teacher, parent–teacher conferences were mandatory. More than once, a parent would laugh and ask, “What do you need to report to us—whether our child poops or if they’re learning baby algebra?” I always smiled and had a lighthearted retort ready, but when it came time for sit-downs, I explained Read more
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Fueling Growth: The 6 Essential Nutrients for Healthy Child Development
As early childhood educators, we juggle a lot—emotions, behaviors, routines, milestones. But one thing I never anticipated having to manage so much? Nutrition. Boy, was I wrong. Coming from a family of athletes, doctors, nurses—and even a dietitian—I grew up immersed in conversations about health and nutrition. At one point, I even pursued a degree Read more