Better Kid Care
Better Kid Care provides evidence-informed professional development to early care and education and youth development professionals to improve the quality of their care and educational practices. Online training is available for child care professionals with more than 300 relevant courses.
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On Demand 24/7 Distance Education
Better Kid Care's On Demand Distance Education system provides professional development online anytime you are ready to learn! Review the course listing, and read frequently asked questions.
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Better Kid Care News
March 14, 2024
Learning and Community "Beyond the Table"
Food is about so much more than nutrition. Walk into any child care setting at mealtime and you will see that food has everything to do with learning and community. Learning includes where the food comes from, what nutritional benefit it provides, how to prepare it, and how it engages the senses of sight, touch, smell, and taste. Mealtime is when relationships are strengthened, and community is created around shared food experiences.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2024
On Demand is Mobile-friendly!
Better Kid Care is proud to announce that our online courses are now fully optimized for mobile devices and tablets. We understand the dynamic nature of teaching, and we want to empower you to learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Netiquette Etiquette
The rules of netiquette change for communication when you text, post, or email as a professional. Ensure your written messages have a professional tone that demonstrates an awareness of proper and polite digital communication.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Kind and Caring Interactions Nurture Relationships
"Kindness and caring are prosocial behaviors that build positive interpersonal connections and can uplift both the giver and receiver" (Fryburg, 2021, p. 89).
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