Hi all! I added a new Infant Teacher Workshop in the Classroom section. This workshop on how to navigate infant crying in group childcare is available to all members. Find the workshop under the "classroom" tab at the top of the screen. Check it out!

Hello Community, I am working on adding another infant teacher workshop in a few weeks. The topic is "crying." The focus is on how to navigate infant crying in a busy group care environment, while honoring the needs and wellbeing of all children. This workshop also offers self-care tools for teachers.

Why do we tell infants, "You're ok" when they are crying? Behavior and crying are how nonverbal children communicate. A crying child is communicating. I feel that many infant caregivers are speaking to themselves when they respond, "you're ok" to a crying child. I get it, taking care of infants can be overwhelming at times, especially with multiple children. But it is never ok to dismiss a child's emotions or need. Perhaps the overwhelmed infant caregiver could say "I'm ok" instead. Pause, breathe, and say "I'm ok." Teachers and parents, you are ok! You are doing your very best. I see you. I hear you. I am you. I see this topic evolving into a workshop. Stay tuned