Month: September 2020

Welcome to part two of our self-care series! In this episode, we move into the ‘how’ of self-care. Grab your checklist from the previous episode to work through your own self-care plan as you listen. We share a few of our own self-care wins and challenges as we remember the importance of taking care of ourselves in order to best care for others. 

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THE KCCTO-KITS INFANT-TODDLER SPECIALIST NETWORK IS A PROGRAM OF THE KANSAS CHILD CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (KCCTO) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE AT PARSONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PROGRAM OF KCCTO. EACH PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES. HOWEVER, INFORMATION OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POSITION OR POLICY OF THE AGENCY AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT SHOULD BE INFERRED. 

In this first part of a two-part series, we will talk about the what and why behind self-care! Do you recognize when your cup is too full you start feeling overwhelmed? Have you ever felt burnt out in your work? Why do we need to take care of ourselves? The gentle takeaway from this episode is that self-care is not selfish – taking care of yourself is vital to be the best you can be in all capacities.

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THE KCCTO-KITS INFANT-TODDLER SPECIALIST NETWORK IS A PROGRAM OF THE KANSAS CHILD CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (KCCTO) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE AT PARSONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PROGRAM OF KCCTO. EACH PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES. HOWEVER, INFORMATION OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POSITION OR POLICY OF THE AGENCY AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT SHOULD BE INFERRED. 

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into our thoughts! We’ll talk about specific situations surrounding children’s behaviors and how to walk through our immediate reactions in order to help them deal with their own actions and emotions. We’ll guide you through these thinking traps we all face and the best ways to get out of them! For all visual learners out there – please go ahead and download the infographics below to follow along while you listen! 

To download the accompanying infographic and deep dive resource for this episode, please click below. The documents are sized A4 for easy printing! 

You can listen to this episode using the player below!

THE KCCTO-KITS INFANT-TODDLER SPECIALIST NETWORK IS A PROGRAM OF THE KANSAS CHILD CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (KCCTO) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE AT PARSONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PROGRAM OF KCCTO. EACH PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES. HOWEVER, INFORMATION OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POSITION OR POLICY OF THE AGENCY AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT SHOULD BE INFERRED. 

In this episode, we are going to introduce you to the concept of TEAM. We’ll discuss the importance of repetition and consistency when we teach children new things as well as how to answer children’s questions honestly and positively. Get ready to dive into what TEAM means – what it looks like – and how to start applying it!

To download the accompanying infographic and for this episode, please click below. The documents are sized A4 for easy printing! 

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THE KCCTO-KITS INFANT-TODDLER SPECIALIST NETWORK IS A PROGRAM OF THE KANSAS CHILD CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (KCCTO) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE AT PARSONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PROGRAM OF KCCTO. EACH PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES. HOWEVER, INFORMATION OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POSITION OR POLICY OF THE AGENCY AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT SHOULD BE INFERRED.