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The Power of Leaders Building Stronger Foundations: Why Family Partnerships Matter in Early Childhood Education

Sep 3, 2025

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The Power of Leaders Building Stronger Foundations: Why Family Partnerships Matter in Early Childhood Education

Setting the Tone: How Leaders Shape a Culture of Partnership with...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Drop-Off Without Drama: Your Role in Making Mornings Peaceful and Predictable

Aug 27, 2025

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5 min read

Drop-Off Without Drama: Your Role in Making Mornings Peaceful and Predictable

Creating Calm, Confident Goodbyes for Children and Families

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
It Starts with Our Leadership: Making First Impressions That Stick

Aug 20, 2025

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It Starts with Our Leadership: Making First Impressions That Stick

Creating lasting first-day impressions that ...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
From Splash Pads to Circle Time: Resetting for the New School Year

Aug 13, 2025

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4 min read

From Splash Pads to Circle Time: Resetting for the New School Year

Start the school year strong with these tips to help your team refocus and reconnect..

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Beyond the Walkthrough: Transformative Coaching to Strengthen Your Program

Aug 6, 2025

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5 min read

Beyond the Walkthrough: Transformative Coaching to Strengthen Your Program

Early Childhood Leaders Go Beyond Observations to Empower Growth Through Coaching and Mentoring

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Level Up Your Leadership: Using Coaching and Mentoring to Retain and Grow Staff

Jul 30, 2025

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4 min read

Level Up Your Leadership: Using Coaching and Mentoring to Retain and Grow Staff

Mentoring vs. Coaching: What Center Leaders Need to Know

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Early Childhood Leaders Pivot from Recruiting to Attracting Teachers to their Program

Jul 23, 2025

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5 min read

Early Childhood Leaders Pivot from Recruiting to Attracting Teachers to their Program

ECE Leaders move beyond job ads to become...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Great Hires, Great Care: Leadership Insights on Smart Staffing

Jul 16, 2025

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5 min read

Great Hires, Great Care: Leadership Insights on Smart Staffing

Effective hiring strategies, center directors should use...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Not Just a Job: Empowering Early Childhood Teachers to Discover the True Value of Our Work as a Long-Term Career

Jul 9, 2025

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5 min read

Not Just a Job: Empowering Early Childhood Teachers to Discover the True Value of Our Work as a Long-Term Career

From Job to Career: Reigniting Purpose in Our Program’s Teachers

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Snack Time Strategy: Bite-Sized Tips for Building a Better Program

Jul 2, 2025

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6 min read

Snack Time Strategy: Bite-Sized Tips for Building a Better Program

Early childhood leaders begin to move forward with intention..

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
Holding the Line: Managing Parent Pushback and Unsafe Behaviors

Jun 25, 2025

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5 min read

Holding the Line: Managing Parent Pushback and Unsafe Behaviors

Building Bridges or Setting Limits: Knowing what...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
12 Weeks to Consistency, Clarity & Confident Leadership

Jun 18, 2025

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5 min read

12 Weeks to Consistency, Clarity & Confident Leadership

Break the Cycle: Summer Moves Every Early Childhood Leader Should Make...

Jennifer Sprafka
Jennifer Sprafka
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