The Alliance has the honor of working with early childhood educators and primary teachers from 40 different schools across the region, as well as our region's school directors and school leaders.

Think about a time when an intense feeling bubbled up inside of you.  Perhaps it was related to something you were hoping for - a promotion at work, a weekend away without kids, or a full night of sleep for those with little ones.

We all know that relationships are at the heart of early childhood work. Relationships provide a sense of stability, security, and belonging

I love watching children engage with parents at the grocery store, particularly, the ways parents engage children in the process of selecting food.

It’s easy to get lost in tips and tricks, but parenting is essentially about being attuned and in relationship with your children

Over the winter break, I read a gem of a book that my sixteen-year-old recommended, Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This book explores the experience of characters who enter a coffee bar in Tokyo and travel back in time.

I felt terrible. I know why I screamed at my daughter.  It made sense. I was preparing to leave on a four-day trip with friends.  The childcare that was supposed to help my husband care for our three children while I was gone fell through.

When my children were toddlers, math talk was not on my list of conversational topics, but I wish it had been. We know now through the research of educators and medical professionals, that a toddler’s math talk is a leading indicator of future school success.

Early childhood and primary teachers create caring, loving relationships with their students. This consistent relational care is essential for the child’s growth, learning, self-understanding, and socio-emotional development.