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Karen Titolo
- Aug 24
- 2 min
Let's make back-to-school transitions a breeze for parents!
As we gear up for the new school year, let's keep in mind that the transition isn't just about the children – parents need our support...
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Karen Titolo
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Navigating the Fall Transition: Back to School Safety Tips for Childcare Centers
As the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, the back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it new beginnings and exciting...
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Karen Titolo
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Unleashing the Power of Core Beliefs: Elevate Your Positivity!
Hello, positivity seekers! Today, we're diving into the magical world of core beliefs and the remarkable impact they have on our lives....
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Karen Blatter
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Creating and Managing New User Accounts
Have you recently hired a new team member, or maybe need to add more of your team members as daily users to IKS? Adding a new user...
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Karen Titolo
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Nurturing Employee Morale: The Power of Consistency and Follow-Through in Childcare Centers
Childcare centers are bustling environments where consistent care, support, and positive relationships are crucial for both the children...
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Karen Titolo
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Administrators Need Love Too
Early childhood administrators have been through a lot in the past years: a worldwide pandemic that crippled the enrollment of many...
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Karen Titolo
- Jan 19
- 2 min
What makes a high-quality childcare program?
Knowing what sets good preschool programs apart from great ones is a game changer for anyone looking to venture into the business or...
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Karen Titolo
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
Checklist for Preschool Curriculum Decision Makers
When evaluating published curriculum or developing your own, consider these features: 1. How does the curriculum define the roles of the...
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Karen Titolo
- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
A leader's most powerful tool is communication
A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivation in followers. In a childcare setting, there are many types of leaders. Teachers...
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Karen Titolo
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
Checklist for Quality Child Care
Finding quality child care is going to take a little homework. The following is a checklist of important information to consider when...
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Karen Titolo
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Importance of Physical Environment
Our environment affects us all. Our physical surroundings affect how we feel, how comfortable we are, how we relate to others and how...
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Karen Titolo
- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
C.A.R.E. - Customer Attention Retains Enrollment
In the very busy world of child care, there is nothing more important than child retention and keeping families that are enrolled in your...
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Karen Titolo
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
Teacher appreciation
Teacher appreciation is not something to be done only once a year during Teacher Appreciation Week! Showing how much we value and...
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Karen Titolo
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Communication is the key to Leadership with Summer Picha
Summer Picha is a Minneapolis / Twin Cities-based early childhood development and leadership expert who helps early childhood programs,...
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Karen Titolo
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
Three ways to think about Prioritization
1. Urgency vs. Importance (Steven Covey) Consider the importance (or “weight”) of the items on your list, and the urgency “when is it...
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Karen Titolo
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
Referral Program
In the early childhood world, we all know that word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool. But the question is, how do we get that ball...
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Karen Titolo
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
Crucial Conversations: Change the way you communicate.
Karen Blatter, IKS Director of Support, and Karen Titolo, IKS Academy Director, discuss the tools needed to manage crucial conversations....
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Karen Titolo
- May 5, 2022
- 5 min
Know your competition
Knowing who your competitors are, and what they are offering, can help you to make your school and marketing stand out. It will enable...
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Karen Titolo
- Apr 28, 2022
- 2 min
Defining Your Childcare Organization’s “Why” To Gain Enrollment
Do you know who your ideal child care client is? You know, your dream parent or family. Have you ever thought about it? Who would be...
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