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Digital Curriculum Q&A

Digital Curriculum Q&A

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.

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The Wild Robot and the Transition to Parenthood

The Wild Robot and the Transition to Parenthood

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.

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Cultivating a Garden of Growth

Cultivating a Garden of Growth

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...

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Professional Development: Elevating Your Skills

Professional Development: Elevating Your Skills

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...

6 Strategies to Build Meaningful Engagement in Social Work

6 Strategies to Build Meaningful Engagement in Social Work

In social work, the foundation of meaningful change begins with connection. Whether working with clients facing personal challenges or supporting families navigating complex dynamics, engagement is key to fostering trust, understanding, and collaboration.

Maximize Movement

Maximize Movement

“And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance…” -from the song “I Hope You Dance” by LeeAnn Womack

A Love for Music and Dance

Like many of you, I’m a big fan of music and dancing. Unfortunately for me, however, I am not the most coordinated dancer. Still, that doesn’t stop me from doing it — especially in my living room or kitchen when no one is around.

I also love to watch other people dance. I sometimes enjoy scrolling through the latest video dance trends on certain social media sites. One trend I enjoyed this year featured men and women of my generation showing off their 80s dance moves to Small Town Boy by Bronski’s Beat.

Get To Know the New Great Kids CEO

Get To Know the New Great Kids CEO

We’re excited to introduce you to the new CEO of Great Kids, David Bird! As we begin this new chapter, we want to share more about David, his vision for the future of our organization, and how he plans to continue our mission.

The “Me do it” Mentality and Asking for Help

The “Me do it” Mentality and Asking for Help

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of a toddler’s company, you’ve likely heard something along the lines of, “Me do it.”

On Saturday, my offer to help a little one put on their shoes was met with a fiercely independent “I can do it!” And when I gently commented that a shoe might be on the wrong foot, I was promptly informed, “I like them that way!” I couldn’t help but smile as this three-year-old clearly expressed their desire for independence!  

While this behavior is normal and appropriate for an independent three-year-old, it’s not always fitting for adults.

Bonding Before Birth

Bonding Before Birth

I was five when my mom was expecting my brother. I have this vivid memory of her being heavily pregnant and perched on the edge of the sofa, reading me a story. I guess my brother was enjoying the story, too, as he gave my mom a surprising kick, which startled her, making her lose her balance and tumble to the floor. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt, and we both laughed.

Let’s Talk About Nervous-System Care

Let’s Talk About Nervous-System Care

I don’t know about others, but the term SELF-CARE often brings up images of going to a gym, doing yoga, mindful meditation, or long luxurious bubble baths. And while I KNOW self-care is good for me, I rarely have the energy or time for any of that.

Reflecting on 25 Years of Great Kids

Reflecting on 25 Years of Great Kids

We celebrate the 25th anniversary of Great Kids’ incorporation with immense gratitude to our founders and partners! This milestone represents the resilience, passion, and commitment of everyone who contributed to our mission.

Building Childhood Resilience in Social Work 

Building Childhood Resilience in Social Work 

As social workers, understanding and responding to childhood trauma is part of providing meaningful care. This often includes interacting with individuals and families with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Growing Great Kids®

Why Choose Great Kids?

Proven Success

Over 37,000 people have been trained to use the Great Kids curricula

Protective Factors – GGK Constructs

Research informed constructs embedded in the Protective Factors Framework

Alignment with Head Start

The Growing Great Kids Home Based Curricula Series exceeds all Head Start Curriculum requirements

Evidenced Based Research

As evidenced by seven independent evaluations, the GGK Curriculum produces outstanding results

Specialized Training Programs 

On-site and virtual training options available

Healthy Families America

The Growing Great Kids curriculum aligns with and builds upon the HFA model approach