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Communicating with Impact ($)
Your brain processes nearly 80 GB of data in a single day. That’s about as much as watching 16 movies in a row! It’s no wonder we often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having to hold difficult conversations with our coworkers. Learn about a series of tools that can help you improve your communication and feedback competency, equipping you with a means for having more impactful conversations.
Read MoreRecruitment Outreach: Enrolling Providers, Engaging Families ($)
Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren’t on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know how your participation in CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it’s important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list and what steps you can take to improve your recruitment efforts.
Read MoreFinding the Leader in You ($)
Are you ready to become a successful leader? Explore key concepts and strategies to develop leadership skills and qualities within yourself. Identify and recognize your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth to unlock your full potential.
Read MoreMarketing Your Business: Marketing Yourself ($)
By positioning yourself as a subject matter expert in your field, you are also elevating your organization, which can give you the advantage when growing your program. Learn how to start your journey with easy steps you can implement immediately or find out how to take the next step to marketing yourself.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence for Child Nutrition ($)
Have you heard about Artificial Intelligence, but are unsure where to begin or how it could be beneficial to your program? Discover the basics of large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, and how you can use them in your current role within child nutrition settings
Read MoreTaking a Bilateral Approach to Self-Care ($)
It’s easy for providers to put the needs of the children they care for ahead of their own well-being. However, it is essential for them to prioritize their own mental and physical health in order to provide the best care for those they serve. Learn how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine to improve overall selfwellness.
Read MoreResilience is Everything ($)
Resilience: The ability to bounce back. It’s what enables students to come out of challenging experiences with a positive attitude about themselves and their future. After 18 years in foster care and watching his daughter battle brain cancer, hear how Dee turned those unexpected events into incredible life lessons. This unforgettable hour will remind you, you are not alone, and move you to continue to make a difference in the lives of those you serve.
Read MoreSmall Tweaks, Giant Peaks: Reframing Your Mindset ($)
Are you feeling burnt out or unmotivated? Learn skills to reframe your mindset to create your best self and get strategies to help you find success. Whatever your roles and responsibilities entail, these best practices will help you level up and prepare for the future.
Read MoreMarketing Your Business: Outreach 101
Looking to promote the CACFP to new providers and centers who aren’t on the food program? Trying to figure out how to let parents know why childcare programs who participate in the CACFP means their children are getting a healthy start in life? Learn why it’s important to add regular outreach activities to your to-do list. We’ll talk about hosting virtual open house events, going live on Facebook, adding giveaways to your social media, developing regular communications, and why supporting community events matters.
Read MoreManaging Stress in the Workplace ($)
When you experience work overload day in and day out, you can start to feel as though you’re on a treadmill and that you’ll never catch up. This can be stressful and often leads to burnout. Learn how to create a self-care plan that prioritizes your mental health and helps you manage stress more effectively.
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