How To Avoid Provider Burnout During the Holiday Season
If you’re a childcare provider, you already know the holidays are equal parts magic and mayhem. Between the glitter explosions, the sugar highs, the themed activities, and the last-minute parent requests (“Oh, and can you snap a quick picture of Bella in her outfit today?”), December can feel like running a marathon in elf shoes. […]
How Advent Calendars Can Bring Holiday Magic to Your Childcare Business
Every year, my good friend Tanya gets way too excited about her family’s advent calendar. I’m talking countdown-themed crafts, tiny treats, and daily activities that keep her family buzzing with holiday cheer. When she told me about it this year, it got me thinking—could something like this work at a childcare business? Spoiler alert: Absolutely! […]
Free Child Care in New Mexico: What Childcare Providers Need to Know
As someone who works with childcare providers, I’m always keeping one eye on big-picture policy changes. Because sometimes the shifts that happen outside our walls end up having the biggest impact on our businesses. New Mexico’s new move toward free universal child care is one of those shifts, and it’s worth paying attention to—both as a […]
Government Shutdown 2025: What It Really Means for Your Childcare Business
How everyone is talking about the government shutdown—including childcare providers (October 1, 2025). I remember back in 2018 when I was still running my program how the government shutdown had me unsure about how it would impact my business. Honestly, you don’t even think about these things until they happen. Then, all of a sudden, […]
How to Know the Things Parents Really Think About After a Childcare Tour
For years, I’ve written about how to give a great tour. I’ve shared what my tours looked like, even how to stop parents from ghosting you afterward. But I’ll be honest—I missed something big. I didn’t stop to think about what parents are really worried about when they come to your childcare and especially what’s […]