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What To Say When A Child Makes a Cringe-Worthy Comment (Using An Anti-Bias Approach)

Nov 25, 20223 min read

What To Say When A Child Makes a Cringe-Worthy Comment (Using An Anti-Bias Approach)

Ever hear a comment come out of the mouth of a young child that seems incredibly rude and uncaring, yet they say it with complete...

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Childcare! High Quality or Affordable? Which Matters More?+ bonus idea to get kids to clean up!

nanci j bradley

Nov 19, 20224 min read

Childcare! High Quality or Affordable? Which Matters More?+ bonus idea to get kids to clean up!

Last week I gave you some of my best ideas about getting kids to clean up without using threats. At the end of this article, you'll find...

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Get Very Young Children to Clean Up WIthout Threats, Yelling or Time-Outs.

nanci j bradley

Nov 12, 20225 min read

Get Very Young Children to Clean Up WIthout Threats, Yelling or Time-Outs.

Getting kids to clean up properly is one of the hardest jobs a childcare teacher or provider of any kind faces. Sometimes it seems like...

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Nov 5, 20223 min read

The Keys To Reducing Violence

The keys to reducing violence in society lie in the experiences our youngest children receive at the beginning of their lives. The...

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Nanci Bradley

Oct 29, 20223 min read

Do Emotions Spark Learning?

Do you believe that emotions spark learning? I do. And my ideas are supported by current brain research. If you're in charge of young...

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The 3 B's of Bad Behavior: Blame, Bias and Bullying

Nanci Bradley

Oct 22, 20223 min read

The 3 B's of Bad Behavior: Blame, Bias and Bullying

Do you believe these behaviors can and should be addressed before the age of 3? I do. Do you believe we can successfully teach...

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Oct 15, 20222 min read

Anti-Bias Activities For Fall

Since we're celebrating the colors of fall with our young children, anyway, why not expand those observations to include the colors and...

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Treat Violence At Its Roots, Blame, Bias and Bullying

nanci j bradley

Oct 8, 20222 min read

Treat Violence At Its Roots, Blame, Bias and Bullying

Hi Friends! I’m so happy you let me into your brain space today and I’m going to be mindful of your time because you are the (grown-up)...

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Antibias Experiences For Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

nanci j bradley

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Antibias Experiences For Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

I believe that we can change the world through early childhood education. If you think it can't be done, think again. The opportunity...

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Early Childhood Research and Practice. Why The Huge Disconnect? Who Does This Affect?

nanci j bradley

Sep 25, 20225 min read

Early Childhood Research and Practice. Why The Huge Disconnect? Who Does This Affect?

The beginning of life is a time for rapid brain development. Even though I've been in the field of early care and education for 40+...

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nanci j bradley

Sep 17, 20223 min read

Are You An Elite Parent or Caregiver?

If you’re an early childhood educator or parent who cares about what you do and how it affects the children you care for, congratulations....

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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Rocks The World

nanci j bradley

Sep 10, 20223 min read

The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Rocks The World

I've been in the field of early childhood care and education for over 40 years now and I have to admit that I have no idea what's going...

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Elite Caregivers Unite! The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, Rocks The World!

Nanci Bradley

Sep 3, 20223 min read

Elite Caregivers Unite! The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, Rocks The World!

Young children learn through example, repetition and love. Elite early childhood educators and caregivers know this and yet we feel...

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How To Develop and Nurture Empathy In Early Childhood

nanci j bradley

Aug 27, 20225 min read

How To Develop and Nurture Empathy In Early Childhood

Most good people believe that we need more empathy in the world. But how many really know how to make that happen? What would help...

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One Simple (Not Easy) Way To Heal The World

nanci j bradley

Aug 20, 20226 min read

One Simple (Not Easy) Way To Heal The World

Every teacher is unique. And if you're a teacher or a parent of our youngest most impressionable children, you hold a unique position in...

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One Little Sentence That Promotes Inclusion in Toddlers and Preschoolers

nanci j bradley

Aug 13, 20223 min read

One Little Sentence That Promotes Inclusion in Toddlers and Preschoolers

Change The World, Reduce Violence, Here's How! Ever hear a comment come out of the mouth of a young child that seems incredibly rude and...

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nanci j bradley

Aug 4, 20223 min read

Bathing Dollies

Antibias Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Objectives The children will visually and verbally compare and contrast the...

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Address Out-Of-Control Violence Like This!

nanci j bradley

Jul 30, 20225 min read

Address Out-Of-Control Violence Like This!

If you hate violence and living in a violent world, try creating peace for a change. Didn't think it was possible? Think again. World...

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nanci j bradley

Jul 23, 20223 min read

simple but revolutionary practices

If you're responsible for the care and education of very young children (birth-8) in any way, you are shaping the future. What happens to...

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The Answer To Bullying and Violence Starts Here!

nanci j bradley

Jul 16, 20223 min read

The Answer To Bullying and Violence Starts Here!

Last week I wrote about hope being the one skill that we can teach our kids to make them more resilient to life’s ups and downs. This...

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Nanci J Bradley BS/MA
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