Let's Talk: The Childcare Conversations Blog
Real conversations. Better decisions. Stronger childcare businesses.
From staffing and enrollment to finances, operations, and the decisions that keep directors up at night, we're talking
about what really happens behind the scenes in early childhood education.
Practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can actually use. Because children are not widgets.
Latest Conversations
How to Stay Steady When Nothing Goes as Planned
Directors don't need to eliminate the unexpected — they need to get steady again, faster, each time it hits. A preview of the three FrogStreet sessions Kate's bringing this year, on staying grounded when nothing goes as planned.
Solving Childcare Visibility Issues with Decision Intelligence
Explore how decision intelligence improves visibility in childcare management, resolving enrollment and payroll tensions.
Why Staff Appreciation Isn’t Working (And What Leaders Are Missing)
Staff appreciation in childcare often turns into a checklist—snacks, gifts, and one-time events—but still falls short. Why? Because appreciation isn’t about what you give; it’s about how your team experiences it. This post explores why “one-size-fits-all” appreciation fails and how leadership stability plays a bigger role than most directors realize. Learn how to move beyond generic gestures and start leading with intention, clarity, and awareness of your team’s real needs.
See You in 2026: Where to Find Kate and Carrie at Upcoming Conferences
Join Kate and Carrie and Directors Bookshelf at early learning conferences in 2026 with book signings, new releases, and leadership connections.
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