Sometimes you really need to have a good day. Some children are born more challenging than others. After 5 decades of providing child...

Parents, Did you ever wonder what happens in a child care setting during naptime? Do you worry that the children are safe and treated...

Parents, Did you ever wonder what happens in a child care setting during naptime? Do you worry that the children are safe and treated...

The truth is ugly in child care, but I do have hope. After all, I've stayed in the field for 5 decades regardless of the bad things I've...

Your back is important, especially when caring for young chil dren. But who has time to take care of their back? Here's a shortcut for...

There is a rift in early care and education between well-meaning parents using care and well-meaning teachers providing that care. At...

During the first few years of life, children learn how to learn. They watch, they listen, and most importantly, they DO! Excellent early...

The future of early childhood education is on the line. The following is an excerpt from the Hechinger report, a publication that focuses...

Here's a great way to get your wiggles out when you can't get outside. At ecrocks.org we call it Family Dance Party! You can use your...

In the field of early childhood education most teachers have more stress related to the adults in the picture than the children. Stay at...

I compiled these techniques from a number of articles on self-care after narcissistic abuse. I did this because after almost 50 years as...

This is the age of the new SELF care for moms and child care providers. You can do this no matter how busy you are! I'm talking about...

one True or False? It's normal for toddlers and 2's to hit, kick and bite each other during play. two True or False? Since kicking,...

Does the broken-record technique really work? One of the first things I learned as an early childhood teacher in training was to use the...

This quick and easy strawberry shortcake recipe is a huge hit with everyone, not just those on special diets. Kids love it, too. Bring...

It's not time for whining about the child care crisis in the US. It's time to make a PLAN. Luckily early childhood rocks!  has one. It's...

You deserve a break! Last week I wrote about several no-prep and low-prep activities for mixed-age groups and today I'm sharing 2 more. I...

Only 10% of child care in the US is considered high quality. That's the sad truth. I hope that you're working in or sending your child...

Sometimes, we just have to wing it. I started a new child care job as the opening teacher. It was 6:30 AM on my very first day. I...

Are you an educator looking for the best possible position in early childhood? Here's a place to start. Depending on your location,...