What we miss when we focus exclusively on academic outcomes in early childhood, how we can build true partnership in family engagement, and more.

Three of our team members headed down to Orlando, Florida for the Early Educators Leadership Conference to explore how we can sustainably build the early educator workforce, and empower those going into the field. 

Research shows that five minutes of child-led play — where kids are in charge and adults follow their lead — can reduce challenging behaviors and strengthen the parent-child relationship. It also helps children build confidence, improve their language, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills, and reduce stress.