The most effective brain architects are those who understand the impact different stressors have on children's development and learning. They also know that children need us to help them learn how to become more self-regulated. … [Read more...]
ECE Leaders Need A High EQ! Is Yours High Enough?
Increasingly, we've come to understand the important role emotional intelligence plays across contexts, disciplines, and the lifespan. The need for a high or strong EQ is particularly relevant for ECE leaders. Do you know how high your EQ is? … [Read more...]
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Carl Jung stated, “If there is anything we wish to change in the child, see if there isn’t something we can change in ourselves first.” Beginning a journey toward change, however, can feel like an overwhelming task. You might wonder, “Where do I start?”, “What steps might I need to take to affect … [Read more...]
The ABCs Of Feeling Words
As we provide instruction, professional development, and learning to early childhood educators, we need to first and foremost be sure that we have done the inner work to then help others "use their words." … [Read more...]
Is Your Ethical Intelligence High Enough?
If I can't do anything useful, at least I would like to do as little harm as possible." From Jon Kabat-Zinn's "Wherever You Go There You Are". We used to talk about the importance of IQ, then emotional quotient (EQ), but what about ethical intelligence? … [Read more...]