In today’s modern landscape of early childhood development, the importance of soft skills such as empathy and kindness are becoming even more critical. As society evolves, so do the complex...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

The science of reading with infants

As all early childhood educators are aware, infant childcare settings are busy spaces. Much of the day revolves around attending to children’s needs, whether that involves comforting or feeding them,...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Following children's lead: How to implement play-based learning in preschool

Play-based learning is a term used in education to recognize how children learn and begin to discover the world around them through play. It is built on the foundation that...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

How to build meaningful relationships with staff: Tips for leaders

As I stepped into a leadership role for the first time, I quickly realized it would be the scariest leap of my professional career. Leadership can feel like such a...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Prioritizing mental health in early childhood education

Prioritizing mental health for early childhood educators is essential, given the pivotal role they have in shaping young children’s developmental paths and the significant emotional support they provide in a...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

5 strategies for building positive relationships with children in early childhood education

Positive relationships between caregiver and child in early childhood education are the cornerstone of a quality learning environment. It is the quality of these relationships that not only sets the...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Exploring the impact of team culture on growth and retention in childcare [Webinar Recording]

In this webinar we talk with an infant and toddler development specialist all about how to create high-quality lesson plans for infants.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Pie for Providers joins Lillio!

Lillio is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Pie for Providers (P4P), a non-profit software company dedicated to partnering with subsidy agencies and helping childcare providers collect payments. The P4P team's deep expertise will allow Lillio to provide an even higher level of support to child care providers.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Setting professional boundaries in early childhood education

As an early childhood professional, it’s important to create both a deep sense of compassion and empathy for your young students, as well as maintaining appropriate boundaries. But considering that...

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.06.2024

Navigating childcare in 2024: Insights from childcare directors [Webinar Recording]

In this webinar we talk with an infant and toddler development specialist all about how to create high-quality lesson plans for infants.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

19.01.2024

Professional development and building a positive classroom environment in 2024

The importance of professional development and how to create a welcoming and positive classroom environment

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

14.12.2023

Reflecting on the year: Setting goals for a fresh start in January

Reflection strategies to support educators in setting achievable goals and supporting children's development in 2024.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

08.12.2023

From HiMama to Lillio: The building blocks for high-quality childcare [Webinar]

In this webinar we talk with the Lillio senior leadership team about how HiMama has evolved into Lillio and dive into it's unique solutions!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

05.12.2023

Best books to read with infants and toddlers: Your holiday reading list ⭐

Are you a parent or early childhood educator? Check out our list of top books to read with infants and toddlers to support development!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

01.12.2023

How to maintain a routine with toddlers during the holiday season (and why it's okay when it doesn't go to plan) ❄️

Are you a parent or early childhood educator? Check out our list of top books to read with infants and toddlers to support development!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

29.11.2023

Turning early childhood educators into leaders: 5 tips for staff mentorship

Learn 5 strategies for how to mentor early educators and support their growth into early childhood leadership roles

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

08.11.2023

Supporting child development: Why use curriculum in early childhood settings?

Learn how high-quality early childhood curriculum offers a multitude of benefits that will enrich learning for children and educators.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

03.11.2023

The influence of professional development on educator well-being

Learn five of the most impactful ways that professional development supports the well-being of early childhood educators

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

24.10.2023

How to set up enriching learning experiences for infants and toddlers

Are you an infant or toddler educator looking to enrich your learning activities? Learn how to set up high-quality activities here!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

21.10.2023

How to support infant and toddler development through high-quality lesson plans [Webinar]

In this webinar we talk with an infant and toddler development specialist all about how to create high-quality lesson plans for infants.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

18.10.2023

What makes an early learning curriculum high-quality?

Learn the 15 key elements that characterize a high-quality early learning curricula for early childhood educators

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

How to manage your finances in minutes: Introduction to HiMama billing and payments [Webinar]

In this webinar we talk with two HiMama billing experts all about how to manage your finances in minutes. Plus, a sneak peak inside HiMama!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

For directors: What you need to think about when choosing a curriculum

Learn 15 key considerations that childcare directors should keep in mind while exploring early childhood curriculum providers.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

Staff onboarding package [downloadable resource]

HiMama's staff onboarding package has everything you need to welcome new educators to your center and set them up for success!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

Your comprehensive guide to selecting a high-quality curriculum [downloadable resource]

HiMama's comprehensive guide to selecting a high-quality curriculum at your center is your compass for elevating early learning experiences!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

The power of silence during child-led learning

Learn about the power of silence and letting young-children take the lead in their play and its impact on social and cognitive development!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

Embracing nature’s classroom: The benefits of outdoor learning in Autumn

Learn all about the benefits of outdoor learning for young children and what autumn activities early educators can bring into their classrooms

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

Embracing inclusivity: October activities for early childhood classrooms

Five inclusive and diverse activities that early childhood educators can bring into their classroom for the month of October!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.10.2023

How to remember your "why" and bring joy back into your classroom

Five tips for early childhood educators on how to remember their "why" and bringing joy back into their classroom.

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

13.09.2023

Understanding the future of HiMama: A conversation with HiMama’s Chief Product Officer

Learn more about the future of HiMama, including how the product is created for early childhood educators and what is coming in 2024!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

11.09.2023

What high-quality curriculum looks like: An Interview with Beth Ehlis, VP of Educational Content at HiMama and President of FunShine Express

Learn more about how FunShine Founder and CEO Beth Ehlis started FunShine Express and how the curriculum is created for educators today!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

11.09.2023

Important conversations to have with families in September

Dive into the important conversations all directors and early childhood educators should be having with families in the first month of school!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

07.09.2023

Compassionate communication: How to establish late payment policies in childcare

Learn the key components of using compassionate communication when establishing late payment policies for families in childcare

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

05.09.2023

The benefits of using high-quality curriculum in early childhood

Learn the keystones of what makes a curriculum high-quality and the impact this can have in early childhood

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

31.08.2023

Back-to-School: Onboarding new educators and building strong staff morale [Webinar]

In this webinar we talk with two educators all about effective strategies for onboarding new educators and building strong staff morale!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

18.08.2023

How to increase enrollment and revenue for a strong year ahead

learn practicable strategies for how you can increase enrollment and revenue at your childcare center this new school year!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

15.08.2023

How to reset your classroom for the first day of school

Learn how this childcare director resets the center classrooms for a fresh start on the first day of school!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

15.08.2023

How to reset your classroom for the first day of school

Learn how this childcare director resets the center classrooms for a fresh start on the first day of school!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

11.08.2023

Cultivating a peaceful classroom: supporting students in the first week of school

Learn 5 tips for how early childhood educators can put new families at ease on their first day of school!

HiMama | Preschool and Child Care Blog

03.08.2023

Bringing Joy to the Classroom: A back-to-school guide inspired by Early Childhood Educators

Bringing magic to the classroom: A back-to-school guide inspired by the voices of over 2000 early childhood educators!

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Promoting kindness and empathy in early childhood

The science of reading with infants

Following children's lead: How to implement play-based learning in preschool

How to build meaningful relationships with staff: Tips for leaders

Prioritizing mental health in early childhood education

5 strategies for building positive relationships with children in early childhood education

Exploring the impact of team culture on growth and retention in childcare [Webinar Recording]

Pie for Providers joins Lillio!

Setting professional boundaries in early childhood education

Navigating childcare in 2024: Insights from childcare directors [Webinar Recording]

Professional development and building a positive classroom environment in 2024

Reflecting on the year: Setting goals for a fresh start in January

From HiMama to Lillio: The building blocks for high-quality childcare [Webinar]

Best books to read with infants and toddlers: Your holiday reading list ⭐

How to maintain a routine with toddlers during the holiday season (and why it's okay when it doesn't go to plan) ❄️

Turning early childhood educators into leaders: 5 tips for staff mentorship

Supporting child development: Why use curriculum in early childhood settings?

The influence of professional development on educator well-being

How to set up enriching learning experiences for infants and toddlers

How to support infant and toddler development through high-quality lesson plans [Webinar]

What makes an early learning curriculum high-quality?

How to manage your finances in minutes: Introduction to HiMama billing and payments [Webinar]

For directors: What you need to think about when choosing a curriculum

Staff onboarding package [downloadable resource]

Your comprehensive guide to selecting a high-quality curriculum [downloadable resource]

The power of silence during child-led learning

Embracing nature’s classroom: The benefits of outdoor learning in Autumn

Embracing inclusivity: October activities for early childhood classrooms

How to remember your "why" and bring joy back into your classroom

Understanding the future of HiMama: A conversation with HiMama’s Chief Product Officer

What high-quality curriculum looks like: An Interview with Beth Ehlis, VP of Educational Content at HiMama and President of FunShine Express

Important conversations to have with families in September

Compassionate communication: How to establish late payment policies in childcare

The benefits of using high-quality curriculum in early childhood

Back-to-School: Onboarding new educators and building strong staff morale [Webinar]

How to increase enrollment and revenue for a strong year ahead

How to reset your classroom for the first day of school

How to reset your classroom for the first day of school

Cultivating a peaceful classroom: supporting students in the first week of school

Bringing Joy to the Classroom: A back-to-school guide inspired by Early Childhood Educators

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