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“Early education and care improves the human experience and is the best investment we can make for generations of children and families.” What You’ll Learn What is early childhood education and why is it important? What are the benefits of early childhood education...

“Early childhood remains the most sensitive period for brain development and is a window of opportunity to establish the foundation for future learning, health, and life success.” What You’ll Learn What is helpful to know about early brain development? What types of...

“Trust that one day, because of the time you invested, your child will be able to offer authentic, empathic apologies.” What You’ll Learn Why can it be difficult for my child to apologize? What is the connection between genuine apologies and prosocial behavior? How...

“Children’s behaviors are inconsistent and no child shares, helps, or comforts all the time. Children are humans and humans are not perfect.” What You’ll Learn What is prosocial behavior? Why are prosocial skills important? How do I encourage my child's prosocial...

“Play extends beyond the learning and development of cognitive, physical, language, social, and literacy skills; it is the ideal opportunity for children to thrive.” What You’ll Learn What is play? Why is play important? What does play look like at SolBe? How can I...

"You play a significant role in your child’s development and can have a powerful impact on their mindset.” What You’ll Learn What is a growth vs. fixed mindset? What are the benefits of a growth mindset? When and how do I nurture a growth mindset for my child? How can...

"We do what we can with the knowledge we have. No form of parenting is the “right” one." What You’ll Learn Is there a "right" way to parent? What are parenting styles, and why are they important to consider? What is a thriving parent, and how can I be one? I was going...

“Reflective learning encourages children to take charge of their own learning and increases their success in all areas of development, including self-regulation, conflict resolution, planning, and even literacy.” What You’ll Learn What is reflective learning? How does...

“When children engage in challenging behaviors, we tend to use our language as a means to discipline and control; instead, we should be promoting children’s well-being, growth, and autonomy through intentional and positive language.” What You’ll Learn What is...

“The belief that children are capable individuals who have the potential to become socially and emotionally competent is the foundation for successfully guiding children towards positive behaviors.” What You’ll Learn What are positive behavior strategies? How do...

"You are the parent of a young child who is developing the skills to regulate their emotions, and they will be successful in doing so all because of your support." What You’ll Learn What are challenging behaviors?  What do challenging behaviors say about your child? ...

My mum still tells the story of my first grade teacher Mrs. Page pulling her out of the bushes at my elementary school as she hid; trying to sneak a peek to confirm I was ok. “Out of the bushes, Mary...she is fine” Mrs. Page kindly reassured.   Transitions are...