Educating Young Children Volume 1 - Summer 2025 | Page 87

One thing I like to keep in mind is the power of community. Healthy, supportive relationships are one of the greatest supports. Some other helpful practices include mindfulness and meditation, quality sleep, balanced nutrition, exercise and movement

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Finally, we have a director’ s group in our county that meets on a childhood education in our communities, states, and nation. monthly basis.

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