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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...

Karen Titolo
Aug 25, 2022


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...

Karen Titolo
Aug 18, 2022


Helping Homeless Children and Families in Dallas, Texas
Today's blog post highlights Vogel Alcove, a unique concept center that is helping homeless families in Dallas, Texas. Dallas has the 6th...

Karen Titolo
Jul 28, 2022


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...

Karen Titolo
Jul 14, 2022


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,...

Karen Titolo
Jun 23, 2022


Helpful tips to remind parents to label their children's belongings
At IntelliKid Systems, we know the frustration that can sometimes surround lost possessions in the childcare environment. The following...

Samantha Kloorfain
Jun 16, 2022


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....

Karen Titolo
May 26, 2022


From Lead Generation to Enrolled Families
One of the biggest issues owners and managers face is lead generation - actually getting parents to inquire at your service. While some...

Karen Titolo
Apr 5, 2022


Get people together
Developing a sense of community and a place where parents and children feel that they are a part of something is an important way for...

Karen Titolo
Oct 20, 2021


What’s a welcome board?
Everyone wants to feel welcomed and a part of something. It is a basic human need. As early childhood educators, we understand and...

Karen Titolo
Oct 20, 2021
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