by CFRC | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Early Childhood Education
I was fortunate to attend an early childhood conference in Baltimore a few weeks ago and in a session for newcomers to the conference where they usually talk about the history of child care, they instead asked, “What is your child care story?” This conversation ended...
by CFRC | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Early Childhood Education, Local News
I distinctly remember the first times I dropped off my children at child care at the end of my maternity leave. The memory of my son Leo’s first day is more vivid because of its recency, but the feelings were the same. I was a nervous wreck all day. Would they like...
by Emily Balcken | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog
As the immediate past president of the CFRC Board, and as the principal administrator of the executive director search, it is my pleasure to inform our faithful supporters that CFRC has found its next leader. Continue...
by Emily Balcken | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
After a nationwide search that yielded more than 100 applicants, and after four rounds of vetting and interviewing, the center announced that Jamie Wiener has accepted the role as executive director, Anderson Ellis, the immediate past president of the CFRC Board and...
by Emily Balcken | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Transitions happen and children watch adults model how to navigate them. Approaching this return-to-school time in a conscious way can reduce stress for everyone and teach children life skills. Remember how you felt? Your child may or may not share these same...
by Emily Balcken | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog
Once, my youngest child told me I was cheering for the wrong team. No, I wasn’t. To me, it’s never been only about my team (except maybe when we went to the state playoffs); instead, it’s about cheering for ALL kids and celebrating when they do a great job. That’s how...
