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For Families
Prepared, Not Panicked: How Two Illinois Childcare Centers Weathered the Storm
Families•Aug 18, 2026
Prepared, Not Panicked: How Two Illinois Childcare Centers Weathered the Storm When severe weather sirens sound, most parents picture their children somewhere far away, out of reach, and it’s… Read more
How Can I Help My Child Adjust to Starting Daycare or Preschool This Fall?
Families•Aug 11, 2026
Practical Tips to Help Your Child Feel Safe, Confident, and Ready for This Exciting New Chapter Starting daycare or preschool for the first time is a big milestone, and it is completely normal… Read more
How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready for Kindergarten?
Families•Aug 11, 2026
What Kindergarten Readiness Actually Looks Like and How to Help Your Child Get There Kindergarten readiness is one of the questions parents think about most as their child approaches school… Read more
What Should I Look for in a Quality Infant Care Program?
Families•Aug 11, 2026
A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Safe, Nurturing, and Developmentally Supportive Infant Childcare Choosing an infant care program is one of the most emotionally significant decisions a new… Read more
For Educators
What Are the Most Important Skills and Qualities of a Great Early Childhood Teacher?
Educators•Apr 16, 2026
Five Qualities That Define Exceptional Educators in Early Childhood Education Great early childhood teachers do not just show up and follow a lesson plan. They shape how children see themselves… Read more
How Does the Mind & Body Matters Curriculum Benefit Teachers?
Educators•Apr 16, 2026
How a Structured, Whole-Child Curriculum Helps Early Childhood Educators Plan Better, Teach with Confidence, and Make a Greater Impact A great curriculum does not just benefit children. It… Read more
How Does Children of America Give Back to the Families It Serves?
Educators•Apr 16, 2026
How the Pryor Family Foundation Extends COA’s Mission Beyond the Classroom Children of America has been serving working families since 1997. For more than 35 years, our schools have provided… Read more
Nutrition
What Are the Best Summer Fruits and Vegetables for Growing Kids?
Nutrition•Jul 15, 2026
Why summer is the best time of year to build a lifelong love of fresh produce in your child Jai-Lin Garrett (Coach Jai), CNC, CWC | Children of America’s Nutritionist I think we can all agree… Read more
What Are the Best Healthy Snacks for Toddlers and Preschoolers?
Nutrition•Jun 17, 2026
How to make snack time work harder for your child’s growth, energy, and development Jai-Lin Garrett (Coach Jai), CNC, CWC | Children of America’s Nutritionist With a child’s energy demands and… Read more
What Are the Best Fruits and Vegetables to Introduce in Spring?
Nutrition•Jun 17, 2026
Why the season you are in is one of the best tools you have for feeding your child well Jai-Lin Garrett, CNC, CWC | Children of America Nutritionist Did you know that all of the produce you see in a… Read more
How Much Water Does My Child Actually Need Each Day?
Nutrition•Jun 17, 2026
The simple truth about keeping your child hydrated and why it matters more than most parents realize Jai-Lin Garrett, CNC, CWC | Children of America Nutritionist You would think water would be… Read more
How Do I Know If My Child Is Eating Enough Throughout the Day?
Nutrition•Jun 17, 2026
What to actually pay attention to when you are not sure if your child is getting enough food Jai-Lin Garrett (Coach Jai), CNC, CWC | Children of America’s Nutritionist I am going to be honest… Read more
Does Sugar Really Affect My Child’s Mood and Behavior?
Nutrition•Jun 17, 2026
What the research actually says, and what’s really going on when your child melts down after a sweet treat Jai-Lin Garrett, CNC, CWC | Children of America Nutritionist Have you ever watched your… Read more
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