In this webinar we were welcomed by Tirusha Dave, owner of Ellie’s Academy, Bernadette Testani, owner of Atelier Kids, and HiMama’s own registered early childhood educator, Jo Sinanan to talk…
How to teach phonological awareness in early childhood [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Marjorie Bottari, Director of Professional Development at Heggerty! Marjorie joined us to discuss strategies for playing with language in the classroom, and how to teach…
From watching to teaching: how to get parents to see you as more than a babysitter
For as long as I can remember, I have always received judgment for choosing a career in early childhood education. Family members, professors, coworkers, and even good friends questioned why…
How to get promoted in early childhood education
Being an early childhood educator (ECE) takes a special kind of person: someone who is patient, intelligent, hard-working, and well-rounded. Although educators are intrinsically motivated, it is also important that…
Handling tantrums with confidence using the 4C’s framework [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Diane Goyette, founder and owner of Early Childhood Specialties LLC! Diane is joined us to discuss effective strategies for handling tantrums and meltdowns…
How to protect your energy and time as a teacher
At the start of my teaching career, I was so consumed by my work that I stopped exercising, declined invitations to social events, and rarely saw my family. Instead, I…
Using mindfulness to support challenging behaviors in the classroom [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Christina Deak and Andrea Benson, the co-founders of Mindful Parenting to discuss approaching challenging behaviors in the classroom with mindfulness! In this webinar we explored…
Promoting equity in early childhood education [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Ebonyse Mead, Ed.D. and Jen Neitzel, Ph.D, from the Educational Equity Institute! Ebonyse and Jen are joined to discuss promoting equity in early childhood…
How to strengthen communication between staff in childcare [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Susan MacDonald, speaker, author, coach and founder of Inspiring New Perspectives. Susan joined us to discuss strength-based communication strategies that you can use…
Childcare safety trends you need to know for 2023 [Webinar]
In this webinar we were welcomed by Andrew and Ronald Roszak from The institute of Childhood Preparedness. Andy and Ron reflected back on the top safety and security trends of 2022, to…