When I first became an educator the idea of being a professional was seldom discussed, much less the concept that when you work with children and their families and your colleagues there would be agreement about how we would be expected to behave. Don’t get me wrong—there were subtle and implied statements about how we […]
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7 things we can do to build professional resilience
Originally posted in 2015, this post was updated in August 2020. Being an early childhood educator can be both rewarding and challenging. Above are just a few of the responsibilities early childhood educators have. Your wellbeing matters because, as an educator, it influences your interactions and relationships with children and young people. It also affects […]