By Naomi Alfini Image: An unbroken green forest seen from above (Markus Spiske via Pexels) In my last blog I wrote about climate anxiety for early childhood educators and parents; how it affects our ability to feel safe and …
Why Grief? A post on Our Planet x Young Children by Exchange fellow Naomi Alfini Read More »
by Becky Blacklock In my recent blog post I encouraged readers to join me, through a survey, in deciding the avenues of early childhood health and development we should explore more deeply. Thank you to those who participated and …
by Naomi Alfini Screenshot: Naomi Alfini interviews Kristan Klingelhofer and Teddy Kellam of the Good Grief Network. Video below and here. The term climate anxiety, sometimes also called eco-anxiety, refers to anxiety that centers around the threats posed by …
By Ann Moore A new adventure ahead for me… and I\’m feelin\’ good! I am stepping back from my full-time position at VTAEYC this month. With a very successful annual conference in Burlington last month and a growing and …
Message from Ann Moore, heading on a new adventure Read More »
By Becky Blacklock Please participate in the survey found linked in the conclusion of this blog to help inform how we can more deeply explore child wellbeing and development within our communities and practice. Thank you. The world around …
“That treasured feeling of community comes from shared experiences and a sense of—not necessarily the actual experience of—shared history. As a result, people know who is and isn’t part of their community. This feeling is fundamental to human existence.” …
By Becky Blacklock As I begin my tenure as a VTAEYC Exchange fellow I hope to explore the state of health and development for our state\’s young children and families, taking this occasion to also seek programs, research, and …
By Cassandra Schmid My greatest passion as an educator is to provide an environment where each child can express who they are – their differences as well as the connections they share with others. I entered the field of …
