How do you foster creativity in the children you work with? Learn about creativity in infants and toddlers and how it supports understanding and learning about the world: buff.ly/3PXSseb

How can we apply #MixedMethods and #qualitative approaches to social policy questions? Our annual #OPREmethods meeting on Oct 19-20 will explore how to integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches to ask and answer research questions! Register at opremethodsmeeting2022.com/registration/

🚨 I'm excited to be recruiting a graduate student for the Fall 2023. If you are interested in how inequality across contexts shapes perceptions, judgments, and decision-making, please join my lab! We also focus on topics of time perception and motivation. timeandcontextlab.com

For more tips on allergy-safe trick-or-treating, visit bit.ly/3RjhchN #BetterTogether

When responsibilities start piling up, naming your feelings for little ones can help manage stress and model this important skill for children! Practice naming big feelings children with this printable: bit.ly/3TIeZO7

Happy Year of the Rabbit! 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and predicted to be a year of hope. Wishing you and your loved ones, a bright #LunarNewYear! 💛

Behold, the lemurgence of spring

Nice, practical tips on creating #psychologicalsafety. I esp love this line: "Some days it’s easier than others, but I’ve seen its impact...I do this work because I know it matters." fastcompany.com/90872709/psych…

But please promise me that sometimes you will think of me! Enjoy the full video of Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou and John Riddle singing "Think of Me" with David Lai. #PhantomBroadway

#Childcare cannot be administered without physical infrastructure. An interesting read from Bloomberg CityLab. 👇

👀 Eye gaze is a powerful way for infants to create emotional connections with caregivers! Around their first birthday, kids engage in joint attention, sharing interest in objects and events.  Let's celebrate their curiosity! 🎉 #ChildDevelopment #ILABS

We ❤️ our teachers! Thank you for inspiring a lifelong love of learning and discovery. You make a difference in children’s well-being and long-term success. This Teacher Appreciation Week, take time to #ThankATeacher who impacted your life!

You can't change a child's #temperament, but you can change how you respond to their needs. By expecting the unexpected and encouraging children to develop coping strategies, caregivers can help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential. #caregiving #ILABS

Family services professionals, supervisors, and other program staff working with families can now sign up for the new Text4FamilyServices text messaging service. Sign up today to enhance your practice and stay up to date on the latest from the NCPFCE. buff.ly/35YXEej

Head Start educators play a critical role in helping families bridge the transition from Head Start to kindergarten. Watch this video to learn about the key components of successful kindergarten transitions: buff.ly/3rgtxWN

Get ready to think like a turtle! 🐢💭With Tucker's help, children and families can discover powerful strategies to calm their bodies and emotions down, promoting emotional regulation and self-awareness. Watch: buff.ly/3Af3KEr

#WorldHealthDay 🌎🧠 There is no health without mental health! #MentalHealth is just as important as physical health, and asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world 🌎 alone: mentalhealth.gov

National Park Week is coming... This Saturday, actually.

The first five days after the weekend are the hardest…