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Rethinking Valentine’s Day: Focusing on Kindness, Inclusion, and Non-Romantic Love
Valentine's Day is about more than romance-it's an opportunity to teach about kindness, inclusion, and different forms of love.
Kristen Nguyen
Feb 113 min read
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Beyond the Past: Teaching Black History Through Present Realities and Future Visions
Truly honoring Black history requires more than recounting the past—it means recognizing how history shapes the present and future.
Kristen Nguyen
Jan 314 min read
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Navigating the Winter Holidays: Tips for Educators and Parents
Learn ideas to prioritize inclusivity, gratitude, and generosity this holiday season.
Kristen Nguyen
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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Navigating Discipline for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators
Learn about approaches, strategies, and principles for managing behavior at home and school
Kristen Nguyen
Oct 24, 20246 min read
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Teaching Children About Consent: The Power of "No" and the Right to Opt Out
Learn how to help both toddlers and teens understand the concept of consent, bodily autonomy, and their rights and responsibilities.
Kristen Nguyen
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Managing Big Feelings: Emotions Are Essential, Not the Enemy
Learn about strategies for building emotional vocabulary and navigating big feelings with toddlers and teens.
Kristen Nguyen
Oct 9, 20245 min read
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How to Create a Toddler-Friendly Home
Learn how to promote toddler independence by creating toddler-friendly kitchens, entryways, and bathroom areas.
Kristen Nguyen
Oct 4, 20247 min read
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Small Steps, Big Impact: The Magic of Daily Routines & Rituals for Kids
Both toddlers and teens crave the structure that routines bring and the emotional security rituals offer.
Kristen Nguyen
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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Empowering Autonomy: Skill-Building for Independence
Learn practical strategies for encouraging autonomy and independence for toddlers and teens.
Kristen Nguyen
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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Building Strong Relationships: The Heart of Healthy Development for Littles and Middles
Learn why relationships matter so much for both early childhood and early adolescence and how we can foster them as parents and educators.
Kristen Nguyen
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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Introducing "Littles and Middles”: Parallels between Early Childhood and Early Adolescence
"Littles and Middles" is a blog series about the parallels between early childhood (0-3) and early adolescence (10-15).
Kristen Nguyen
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Rethinking Trauma-Informed Education: Emphasizing Healing and Equity
In the final post of this series, we propose a shift in trauma-informed education to center healing and equity.
Kristen Nguyen
Jul 30, 20249 min read
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Responding to Crisis and Traumatic Events
In Part 2 of the Collective Care, Wellbeing, and Healing series, we explore what to say to the kids when traumatic events occur.
Kristen Nguyen
Jul 27, 20245 min read
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The Power of Collaborative Conversations
Learn why conversation and community are so important for educators, parents, and caregivers of children
Kristen Nguyen
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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Welcome to the Knowledge Exchange Network
Learn what the KEN blog is all about and what to expect from future posts.
Kristen Nguyen
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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