{"product_id":"the-essentials-providing-high-quality-family-child-care-9781938113352","title":"The Essentials: Providing High-Quality Family Child Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic, practical information for your family child care program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily child care homes are a vital part of child care, serving nearly 3 million children in the United States. This book lays the groundwork family child care providers need to run a successful program in a warm, welcoming setting for children and their families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out more about how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop and manage a well-organized family child care program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurture children's learning and development in multiage groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntentionally use positive guidance and encourage healthy social interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster strong partnerships with families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance your personal and professional needs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eExpand your knowledge and skills with the guidance in this resource to effectively offer the highest quality early care and education to children ages birth through 8.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasterson, Marie L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Marie L. Masterson, PhD, is Director of Quality Assessment at McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, where she oversees evaluation for Illinois' quality rating and improvement system. Marie is an educational consultant to state departments of education, schools, child care centers, and social service and parenting organizations. She is a national speaker, child behavior expert, researcher, and author of multiple books and articles that address behavior guidance, early care and education, parenting, and high-quality teaching.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGinet, Lisa M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lisa M. Ginet, EdD, is the director of Erikson Institute's Early Math Collaborative. She has been an early childhood educator for more than three decades--as a professional educator as a classroom teacher, child care provider, parent educator, home visitor, teacher trainer, and adjunct faculty.","brand":"National Association for the Education of You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647685497106,"sku":"9781938113352","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_19898209-b496-4cb4-826e-cc478897fb1e.jpg?v=1734804192","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essentials-providing-high-quality-family-child-care-9781938113352","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}