Early childhood presents an opportunity to shape trajectories in health, behavior, and cognition. This article explains why nutrition, sleep, and daily routine function as interlocking systems that drive physical growth, neural development, and emotional regulation. For caregivers and professionals seeking structured, evidence-informed guidance, ECE University’s Child Development course offers focused …
Storytelling offers a practical path to teach children how to name feelings, handle conflict, and cooperate with peers. In classrooms and homes, well-structured stories deliver scenarios that children can discuss, act out, and practice. This article explains why storytelling is effective for social emotional learning, lays out tested strategies for …
Early childhood educators shape the earliest learning experiences that matter most for later outcomes. Over recent years, professional learning has shifted from single-session workshops to ongoing systems of support that align with classroom demands, program goals, and community needs. The result: Professional Development Trends in Early Childhood Education are now …
Curriculum design for early childhood isn’t just about lesson plans. It’s the blueprint for a child’s first experiences with learning, relationships, and the world. In the United States, early childhood programs shape school readiness, close opportunity gaps, and support working families. With expanding pre-K programs, renewed research on play and …
Every child’s behavior tells a story shaped by their surroundings, experiences, and relationships. From a parent’s warmth to the daily environment, every interaction builds a foundation for emotional balance, confidence, and social growth. The way caregivers respond, communicate, and guide children influences how they express feelings, solve problems, and relate …
