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Signs of Mental Distress in Children That Are Easy to Miss

June 28, 2022 | Published by Jennifer Tunning

We often assume that if our children are in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties that they would be obvious,... View Article

5 Easy Spring Crafts for Kids

May 24, 2022 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

Springtime is the perfect time to get inspired by fresh food, favorite critters, fragrant flowers, and more! Lakeshore Learning Materials... View Article

Creating Planet Earth: Saying Yes to Outdoor Play

April 12, 2022 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

What is the most important place on the planet for children? Is it the Amazon Rain Forest? The Pacific Ocean?... View Article

Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t

March 30, 2022 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

Divorce. Natural disasters. Death of a pet or loved one. School shootings. War. Illness. Sex. Suicide. COVID-19. Bullying. Racism. This... View Article

Is It A Gift To Be Gifted?

February 16, 2022 | Published by Rebecca Cirzan

I'm a proud mom, okay? So let's take a moment to list a few things that my preschooler, Grayson, can... View Article

Caring For Yourself So That You Can Care For Them

January 25, 2022 | Published by Beth Giacalone

One of the biggest parenting myths is that we lose our identity and rights so that we can meet the... View Article

Take Me Out to the Playground

June 15, 2021 | Published by Ashleigh Leonard

Take a minute to stop and think of your favorite childhood game or pastime. What was it? More importantly, where... View Article

Tips for Introducing Kids to Sustainability

April 6, 2021 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

"Waste not, want not," isn't just something we tell our kids to get them to their dinner. We want them... View Article

Why is he different? Why am I different? Talking to Kids About Race

January 22, 2021 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

On January 21, 2021, Candelen presented a live, open dialog centered around race and raising kids via Facebook Live. Watch... View Article

Blood Fuels the Greatness of America

October 7, 2020 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

By HASAN DAVIS As a young boy, I spent hours and hours trying to imagine myself as the hero, the... View Article

Candelen CEO Speaks with KAWC 88.9 About Child Care During the Pandemic

September 10, 2020 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

Arizona Edition: Child Care in the Time of Covid-19 This year the Arizona Early Childhood Alliance released data indicating a... View Article

Candelen Announces Free COVID-19 Training for All Caregivers in Arizona

June 25, 2020 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

PHOENIX (June 25, 2020) – Candelen is providing free virtual training to all child care providers to help minimize the risk... View Article

Handling Kids’ Emotions and Behaviors (Dr. Garcia)

June 12, 2020 | Published by Madeleine Lovett

Dr. Isela Garcia, of the Alesi Group, discusses how to handle behaviors and emotions of kids with Candelen Coach Supervisor,... View Article

Pretty Good Educator, Sub-par Mom

March 30, 2020 | Published by Rebecca Cirzan

Yesterday, my last virtual meeting ended with me holding Clorox wipes in one hand and shouting to my three-year-old son... View Article

Changing the Way We Think About Play

February 17, 2020 | Published by Michelle Hixson

I can remember sitting in the living room with my two nephews as they thoughtfully put together an enchanting world... View Article

My First Anxiety Attack

February 3, 2020 | Published by Patti Longman

My first anxiety attack happened suddenly and unexpectedly. I was just leaving work as a preschool teacher when it happened... View Article