Home & Classroom

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Kim Polstein, LMSW, Director of Mental Health Services at Brightside Up about managing first time worries.  Together they all share recent experiences wit…

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on  Understand Me Toolkits, Schenectady County Cares Subsidy Program, expired/used epinephrine auto-injector…

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on CACFP reimbursement rates, the Workforce Development Institute, the benefits of becoming a child care pro…

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In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Brightside Up's Making Connections Mini Conference, Bond With Me tool kits, Home & Classroom…

Rachel and Kate join forces to share exciting announcements in this finale of Home & Classroom season three! Tune in to learn about the Summer Fun map filled with places to visit and play with your c…

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on all things CDA!

The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Timeless Tunes Tip Card  and the "Supporting …

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program,  OCFS…

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Sarah Gould-Houde from QUALITYstarsNY. Together the three talk about the support behind leadership and management skills that QUALITYstarsNY has to offer …

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program, the I…

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Community Loan Fund, Pyramid Model Training Opportunities,…

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Brightside Up's Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP. Rebecca is an Infant and Toddler Mental Health Consultant & Coordinator by day and a dog mom by night…

In this extended special episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, a special interview with Brightside Up Regist…

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant updates, our virtual Mini Conference, the Capital Region  Early Childhood Career Development …

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah are joined by Ryan Miller, Sr. Director of Program Young Athletes and Elementary of Special Olympics New York. Tune in to hear all about this amazing sport and play…

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our latest Infant Toddler Development update, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Annual October Conference, Workforce Devel…

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the April Protecting Childhood Campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month, W…

In this collaborative episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Courtney Jones from Child Care Council of  Cornell Cooperative Extension about all things CCR&Rs. Tune in to learn about what role CCR&Rs pl…

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening with Brightside Up's "Protecting Childhood" annual campaign, give information about the new CHILD IT project, review updates on the the Invest in…

In this episode, Kate and Claire share what's happening with the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CA…

In this episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Lindsey Behr from Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County Child Care Council about the crucial role nutrition plays in the development of the body and…