Why EQ (emotional intelligence) matters as much as IQ and how to raise yours Topics: Explore the five parts of emotional intelligence and why they are critical for leaders Examine your EQ and how to build upon your strengths to lead in a social age Learn about strategies for building the EQ of …
Mindfulness
Iowa DEC Members Event ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
IA DEC Sponsored Q&A Informal chat with Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and special guests Dr. Isela Garcia, Ijumaa Jordan, and Barb Avila about how we serve as stress detectives and create safe harbors for neurodiverse groups of children, particularly as we live during this pandemic and aim to …
The Power of Mindfulness: Practical Tips to Help Children Feel Safe and Secure
The Power of Mindfulness: Practical Tips to Help Children Feel Safe and Secure I have three T-shirts that I love. One reads, “Be Present,” another reads, “Mindfulness,” and the third reads, “Curiosity.” I think I love them so much because they all embody what is possible when I’m able to be …
Using Mindfulness With Children of All Abilities to Keep Connections Strong ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
Click here to register for free and watch on-demand. All children need for their parents, caregivers, and educational professionals to “show up” and ensure they feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. All children benefit when caregivers recognize and reduce stressors (big and small). This is …
Stress Detective Series for Leaders: Safety First ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
Stress Detective Series for Leaders: Safety First As leaders, we are most effective when we build relational trust, engage in attuned communication, and work from a place of mindfulness, hope, and compassion. In a nutshell, we are most effective when we focus on being a resonant leader. …
Infographics on the 4 S’s of supporting young children ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
Infographics Graphics and downloads of the Four S’s – based upon the work of New York Times Best Selling Authors Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson as discussed during our webinar on Harnessing the Power of Showing Up. Three graphics (below) and a downloadable PDF of the Four …