Running a family child care program is about nurturing children AND running a business. And now there’s a program designed just for you.The 2025 NAFCC EmpowerHer Child Care Business Accelerator is an 8-week training and mentorship program built to he...

when i first created The Nap Time Show, i had no idea it would take me to dozens of childcare centers, but it did.doing live classroom performances centered around rest for centers was a natural extension of our work, providing trusted come-to-you pr...

Let’s play a game of dominoes.First domino: Transitions. Anyone in childcare knows they're tough.Kids get restless, there’s too much idle time, and behavior spikes.That knocks over the next domino: Teachers.Now they’re stuck managing chaos instead of...

Hi friends,Q3 has been nothing short of exciting ... and it’s not even over yet!Over the last couple of months, I’ve:Kicked off the Rally Accelerator (Florida-based, giving us new roots in the Southeast)Began two more fellowship programs (👀 to be an...

New research from UC Berkeley reveals something striking: before COVID, teachers felt confident in nearly every aspect of their job...EXCEPT managing children's behavior.20% of family child care providers found behavior challenging. And in centers? H...

Hey [First Name],Quick question: Would you trust your emergency screen time to just anyone?Here's why PBS Michigan said yes to The Nap Time Show:✅ Developmentally appropriate content (vetted by child development experts) ✅ Authentic diversity &...

🎉 Introducing: Rest + Real OnesA spotlight series by The Nap Time Show™ featuring early educators doing real work, with real impact.👀 Today’s spotlight: A Mother’s Touch & Inspire Horizons AcademyMeet the founders:✨ Dr. Brook Fletcher – Child...

Hey there, superstar! 👋🏾Before we get into the fun part, here are 3 lil’ things we thought you might like:💸 Grants, Funding and Money...Oh MY! – Early Learning Ventures regularly funds childcare businesses. Join their newsletter. Tell them NapTime...

Hey ,Remember fruit snacks?They're not a meal. They're not meant to replace lunch. But when you're on a field trip and someone gets hangry, they're exactly what you need to bridge the gap until you can get to real food.That's why we named our new sol...

Imagine you're a teacher in a busy childcare classroom. It's that time of day when kids are getting restless, maybe it's clean-up time, or you're trying to get them ready for naptime, or a few kids are having a tough moment. You're stretched thin, an...