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Apr 11, 2023 9:44:03 PM

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Child Development

COVID-19 | Child development
It has been nearly three years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Many toddlers and ...
Jan 25, 2022 6:00:00 AM

How to Navigate Stressful COVID-19 Conversations with Families at Your Early Education Center

COVID-19 | Family communications
With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, communicating with families about health protocols, billing policies, and temporary ...
Mar 5, 2021 1:07:58 PM

What the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan Means for Childcare Providers

COVID-19 | ECE current events | Public policy | Financial health
Note: This post was last updated on March 12th, 2021. At brightwheel, we believe that early education is critical for shaping a ...
Feb 17, 2021 9:23:56 PM

Tips for Preventing Burnout for Childcare Staff

Running a business | COVID-19 | Staff development | Staff retention
Childcare providers have been working extra hard and managing a large amount of stress during COVID-19, leading to burnout and ...
Feb 16, 2021 12:06:05 PM

How to Get Preschoolers to Wear Face Masks During COVID-19

COVID-19 | Child development
This post was contributed by Lara Lofdahl, a former preschool teacher who specializes in developing emergent curriculum and ...
Feb 9, 2021 9:27:32 AM

Your Guide to Building a More Resilient Childcare Center During COVID-19 Closures

Running a business | COVID-19 | Family retention | Financial health
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions of lives across the country, early childhood educators are adapting to ...
Feb 5, 2021 3:20:35 PM

Distance Learning-Friendly Lesson Plans for Your Childcare Center

Technology | COVID-19 | Family engagement | Curriculum | Child development
Adapting the magic of your classroom to the virtual space can feel challenging for new and experienced teachers alike. ...
Jan 22, 2021 1:00:00 PM

How to Host a Great Virtual Tour of Your Childcare Center or Preschool

Technology | COVID-19 | Marketing | Enrollment
This article is an excerpt from our eBook, How to Achieve Your 2021 Enrollment Goals with brightwheel. Download your free copy ...
Dec 22, 2020 3:27:17 PM

What Childcare Providers Need to Know About the December 2020 COVID-19 Relief Package

Running a business | COVID-19 | ECE current events | Public policy | Small business funding
The newest COVID-19 relief package includes many components that could directly impact early education providers: $10 billion for ...
Dec 17, 2020 9:00:00 AM

5 Ways Childcare Leaders Can Manage Stress at Their Centers During COVID-19

COVID-19 | Staff development | Staff retention | Staff appreciation
If you’re feeling stressed right now, you’re certainly not alone. A survey from the American Psychological Association reveals ...
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