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Tue, Feb 24 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$5 per participant
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Lunch and Snack Time: Safe, Calm, and Connected
This training explains how lunch and snack time can support children's physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development through family-style dining and simple food-based activities. Participants learn how mealtimes build independence, encourage conversation, introduce nutrition concepts, and strengthen fine-motor skills, while gaining practical tips for creating calm, engaging, and developmentally rich dining experiences aligned with USDA guidelines.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Tue, Mar 10 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$5 per participant
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How to Deal with THAT Parent!
Every early childhood program has encountered "that parent" - the one who is upset, demanding, anxious, confrontational, or simply hard to communicate with. Although these interactions can feel personal, they are usually a natural result of stress, fear, or misunderstanding. This training is designed to equip childcare staff with tools to handle challenging parent interactions professionally, legally, and compassionately.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Thu, Mar 12 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$5 per participant
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Understanding Attachment Styles
This training provides childcare professionals with an understanding of attachment theory and its impact on early childhood development. Participants will learn to identify common attachment styles, recognize related behaviors in young children, and apply responsive caregiving strategies that support secure attachments. Through practical examples and discussion, caregivers will gain tools to strengthen relationships, promote emotional well-being, and create nurturing, supportive classroom environments.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Tue, Mar 17 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$5 per participant
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Parent Communication/Building Relationships
This training focuses on strategies to build strong, respectful partnerships with families through active listening, empathy, and professionalism. Participants will learn techniques for clear daily communication, managing difficult conversations, maintaining confidentiality, and fostering trust between staff and families. The session also covers state licensing expectations related to parent engagement and documentation practices to support positive relationships and program success.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Thu, Mar 26 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$5 per participant
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Infant Sleep Safety
This training provides licensed childcare providers in Texas with essential knowledge and best practices for keeping infants safe during sleep. Participants will learn about safe sleep environments, reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and complying with Texas Minimum Standards for childcare centers. The session covers practical steps for creating safe nap routines, proper crib use, and caregiver supervision to ensure every infant rests safely and comfortably.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Tue, Mar 31 2026
10:00 AM
2 Hours
$10 per participant
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Employment Laws and Hiring Practices
This online training covers the essentials of employment law and hiring practices in child care, including how to avoid discrimination, what interview questions are and aren't allowed, and how to create clear, compliant job descriptions. It also reviews new-hire training requirements and key Texas wage and hour laws, helping child-care leaders make informed, lawful decisions throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Sat, Apr 4 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$6 per participant
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Composure in an After-School Program
After-school programs are lively, busy environments where children come with high energy, diverse needs, and varying levels of emotional regulation. Staff composure is essential for maintaining a safe, positive environment, modeling emotional control, and supporting behavior management. It also ensures ongoing licensing compliance.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Tue, Apr 7 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$6 per participant
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Documentation and Communication Tips
Effective documentation and communication are essential for operating a high-quality, compliant child care program in Texas. They ensure accuracy, transparency, and safety while building strong relationships with families and staff and supporting licensing compliance.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Thu, Apr 9 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$6 per participant
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Illness Exclusion Policies
This training provides an overview of illness exclusion policies required for licensed child care centers in Texas. Participants will learn to identify symptoms that require exclusion, understand regulatory requirements set by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), and apply best practices to protect the health and safety of children and staff while maintaining compliance.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Tue, Apr 21 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$6 per participant
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Dealing with Workplace Drama
Dealing with Workplace Drama is practical training for staff in licensed child care programs. It teaches how to recognize and reduce gossip, conflict, and negative communication in the workplace. Participants learn simple, professional strategies to address concerns directly, set boundaries, de-escalate emotionally charged situations, and involve leadership appropriately, all while keeping adult issues away from children and families to protect supervision, team trust, and program quality.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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Thu, Apr 23 2026
10:00 AM
1 Hour
$6 per participant
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Taking Curriculum Outdoors
Outdoor learning is an essential component of high-quality early childhood education. For Texas child care centers, outdoor learning not only supports children's physical development but also meets Texas Minimum Standards for providing daily outdoor play when weather permits. This training equips educators with strategies to extend classroom learning into the outdoor environment in safe, meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways.
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Facebook.com/TymTheTrainer
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