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Purpose Before Planning

Aug 5, 2026

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3 min read

Purpose Before Planning

Transitioning from Summer to School: Reconnecting Your Team to Mission, Purpose, and Passion

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Resilient Leadership: The Foundation for a Successful Fall

Jul 29, 2026

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4 min read

Resilient Leadership: The Foundation for a Successful Fall

Strong leaders prepare both their classrooms and themselves to help their teams adapt, recover, and thrive through challenges.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Developing Leaders Before You Need Them

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

Developing Leaders Before You Need Them

Why the strongest early childhood programs intentionally identify, mentor, and grow future leaders every day, not just when a position becomes available.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Accountability: The Missing Piece Between Coaching and Growth

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Accountability: The Missing Piece Between Coaching and Growth

Why great conversations don't change performance unless leaders consistently follow through.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Stop Fixing Everything: Start Growing Your Team

Jul 8, 2026

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4 min read

Stop Fixing Everything: Start Growing Your Team

Why the best leaders move beyond correcting problems and use coaching conversations to develop confident, reflective educators.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Early Childhood Leaders Who Slow Down to Speed Up

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Early Childhood Leaders Who Slow Down to Speed Up

Why intentional observation is one of the most powerful leadership tools for building stronger teams and preparing for a successful fall.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Leading Through Pushback: Courageous Leadership and Holding the Line

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

Leading Through Pushback: Courageous Leadership and Holding the Line

How effective leaders stay committed to what is best for children, even when facing resistance from staff, families, or the desire to avoid conflict.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Leading Through Pushback: When Staff Resist Change

Jun 17, 2026

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2 min read

Leading Through Pushback: When Staff Resist Change

How effective leaders respond when teachers are reluctant to try new approaches, practices, or ideas.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
What to do When Teacher Preferences Replace Best Practice

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

What to do When Teacher Preferences Replace Best Practice

Protecting Your Program's Philosophy, Culture, and Commitment to Child Development

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
When Parent Preferences Conflict with Child Development

Jun 3, 2026

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3 min read

When Parent Preferences Conflict with Child Development

How leaders can support families while advocating for developmentally appropriate practices.

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Leadership Means Having Hard Conversations

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Leadership Means Having Hard Conversations

Why avoiding conversations can damage trust, morale, and team culture

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Avoiding Accountability Hurts Team Culture

May 20, 2026

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2 min read

Avoiding Accountability Hurts Team Culture

Why strong accountability creates stronger teams, healthier cultures, and better retention

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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