You want to provide the best early childhood experience for children and their parents. But you don’t have easy access to high-quality training. We provide you with relevant, research-based, and Biblically-sound training and on-demand courses so that you and your staff can confidently care for and teach young children.
Try This One Brave Reset in January
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Hey Reader! Ever notice that communication with coworkers can feel a little… tricky sometimes? (Maybe it’s just me?) Many of us are starting 2026 with some fresh energy and hopeful intentions (I don’t make resolutions!!) so…what if we used some of that energy and took one BRAVE step toward healthier communication? Communication Is More Than Words We teach children every day to “use your words” and sometimes we have to correct a “Give me that” to “May I have a turn, please?” Well… sometimes we have to adjust our words too! “Great job!” hits different than “I love how intentional you were in your interaction with Brennan today. You really made him feel seen and known.” But communication isn’t only about what we say, is it? If your team is going to flourish this semester, strong communication (both positive and negative) is a necessity. So here’s your January challenge—the “reset” version:
Which one will you take on as your January challenge? Reply here and let us know! You can do it! Let’s commit to some resets, brave choices, and building the kind of culture where encouragement flows freely and conversations strengthen your team rather than stress it. Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team P.S. If you don't want to receive these weekly emails anymore, no hard feelings. Click HERE to be removed from this list. (You'll still receive other emails from us based on past preferences.)
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Early Childhood Christian Network
You want to provide the best early childhood experience for children and their parents. But you don’t have easy access to high-quality training. We provide you with relevant, research-based, and Biblically-sound training and on-demand courses so that you and your staff can confidently care for and teach young children.
Hey Reader! “He just plays all day. Aren’t you supposed to be getting him ready for kindergarten?” If you’ve heard this question - or maybe even asked it yourself - today’s newsletter is for you! Here’s the truth: play IS learning—and the science behind it is stronger than ever. Below are five quick reminders that help us see play the way young children experience it. 1. Play = Brain Fertilizer Play isn’t a break from learning—it’s the best state for it. Joy + choice (“agency”) light up the...
Hey Reader! Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 Let’s apply this same scripture to ourselves as we close out 2025 and look with anticipation to 2026. First, let’s look back. Maybe you want to answer these questions in your journal? (Or you can download a worksheet that we designed just for this exercise HERE.) In 2025, How did you grow in wisdom and knowledge? (Maybe you listened to our podcast or attended a conference or completed an online course?) How...
Hey Reader! Red Pink Vintage Postage Stamp Merry Christmas Card Landscape Merry Christmas from your ECCN staff family. Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team P.S. If you don't want to receive these weekly emails anymore, no hard feelings. Click HERE to be removed from this list. (You'll still receive other emails from us based on past preferences.) REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR WINTER 2026 EVENTS!Houston (Pasadena) - January 24, 2026 REGISTRATION ENDS ON JAN 19th San Antonio - February 7, 2026...