On today's episode, we are talking about the why and how of using timers and songs during transitions!Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The K

On today's episode, we are talking about Expectations Boards!Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Netwo

On today's Q&A episode, we are talking with Wendy Reves, a lead infant teacher about the breastfeeding designation she has received!  You will hear more about how she supports breastfeeding families in the child care center setting. “How to Suppo

On today's Q&A episode, we are talking about breastfeeding – how to support the breastfed infant in child care and the breastfeeding parent, and why it is important. Brenda Bandy and Jennie Toland, with the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, explain

En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy explora como prepara a niños pequeños para emergencias en entornos de cuidado infantil. Hablamos sobre los recursos que le podrán ayudar a escribir su plan y tenerlo listo para practicar con niños, para que siempre estén

On today's episode, Haney dives a little deeper into safe spaces and talks about how to actually use the space you set up.  Work through regulation with young children through conscious discipline’s 4 steps of “I calm, I feel, I choose, I solve” for

On today's Unscripted episode, we are celebrating our 100th EPISODE!!!! (Pew! Pew! Pew!) And dealing the dare to keep with us for the next 100! Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Wo

On today's episode, Stephanie discusses an important component of an early childhood environment – a safe place.  While there is no one size fits all approach, a safe space is an essential part of any setup and requires a few key components.  Listen

On today's episode, we are talking about the newest information about Temperaments! Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. The KCCTO-KITS Infant-To

On today's episode, Haney finishes out part 2 of our 2-part series on biting.  Having explored understanding the why of biting and some common reasons why children bite, this week she dives into how to respond appropriately to a biting incident and g