Life has a talent for crowding out the very people we love the most. Work emails, school drop-offs, broken washing machines, dinner plans—each small obligation chips away at the mental space we imagined saving for story time, game night, unhurried breakfasts, or patient pep talks.
About the Author Nancy Joerger is a Product Development Specialist. Prior to joining Great Kids®, she worked as the Assistant Program Manager of the Early Head Start Program in Madison County. She lives in Hamilton, NY, with her husband and two daughters. She...
For years, our partners have told us the same thing: “We need Great Kids Great Start back.” And now — we’re thrilled to say — it’s here.
Ever wonder what really holds a family together? It’s not just DNA. It’s the little things we do over and over. From pancake Sundays to silly holiday traditions, these moments share who you are as a family and shape who your children become. What do your traditions, rituals, and celebrations say about your family?
On October 10th, we pause to celebrate Great Kids® Day—a moment to reflect on where we began, how we’ve grown, and the heart that keeps us moving forward.
Who better to help us reflect than Cristina Nealon?
Ever wonder what really holds a family together? It’s not just DNA. It’s the little things we do over and over. From pancake Sundays to silly holiday traditions, these moments share who you are as a family and shape who your children become. What do your traditions, rituals, and celebrations say about your family?
On October 10th, we pause to celebrate Great Kids® Day—a moment to reflect on where we began, how we’ve grown, and the heart that keeps us moving forward.
Who better to help us reflect than Cristina Nealon?
In the spring, my friend and I signed up for a one-day pottery class, a lighthearted adventure to try something new. I imagined the beautiful vase I would create for my table and the perfectly shaped coffee mug crafted to my husband’s preferences. But let’s just say…that’s not exactly how things went.
About the AuthorMichelle Miller is a Product Development Specialist at Great Kids. Prior to joining the Product Development team, Michelle worked for three years as a Great Kids trainer. Before that, she worked as a trainer supervisor and home visitor with a...
Recently, I was drifting off to sleep when the sound of loons calling on the lake brought me back to consciousness. The ethereal sound was a feast for my ears, and I lay there in awe, soaking up every lingering echo. It had been years since I had been treated to such a symphony.
At Great Kids, we’re all about equipping professionals with high-quality tools to support families. Our digital curriculum takes that commitment a step further—offering the same trusted content in a modern, flexible format designed for today’s fast-paced world.
After hearing lots of great reviews about the movie The Wild Robot (mostly from my grown children), I finally sat down to watch it. The movie depicts the story of a service robot that gets lost during shipping and washes up on the shore of an island populated only with animals. This robot, Roz, is programmed to complete tasks. And when they awaken, they set out to do just that.
About the Author Nancy Joerger is a Product Development Specialist. Prior to joining Great Kids®, she worked as the Assistant Program Manager of the Early Head Start Program in Madison County. She lives in Hamilton, NY, with her husband and two daughters. She...
About the AuthorNancy Joerger is a Product Development Specialist. Prior to joining Great Kids®, she worked as the Assistant Program Manager of the Early Head Start Program in Madison County. She lives in Hamilton, NY, with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys...
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Growing Great Kids®
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Proven Success
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Protective Factors – GGK Constructs
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