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Live - Tiny Hands, Big Hearts for Infants and Toddlers

LIVE • Appelbaum Training Institute Training Studio
January 30, 2021
8:30 am to 1:30 pm

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This Seminar Begins At:

4:30 am
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5:30 am
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6:30 am
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7:30 am
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8:30 am
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9:30 am
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Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours When You Pass Exam

Seminar Pricing:
$29.00


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THESE SIX TOPICS ARE INCLUDED:

 

Brain Smarts:  Moving Matters
Newborns undergo the greatest rate of physical development during the first years of life.  Being physically active is important for healthy growth and development * Learn fun things to do with infants and toddler that will serve as a foundation for life * Great Brain Games
 

Say, “Bye,” to Biting, Hitting, and Tantrums!  Say, “Hello” to Hugging & Caring
Learn the reasons tots bite and hit * Discover how to turn conflict between tots into teaching moments *  How to handle a child that bites or hits over and over again * What to do and what to never do when a toddler bites * Developmentally appropriate ways to manage and stop biting and hitting
 

The Keys to Success for Developing Language in Young Children
See yourself as a brain builder for language * How to turn everyday moments into brain-building moments for learning language skills * The importance of Teacher-ese* Learn what the research shows on special ways of talking to children to increase their language skills * Sign language and infants
 

No More Tears! Diaper Changing Made Easy and Better
How to take the regular occurrence of changing diapers and turn it into an opportunity for bonding and increased communication * How to make changing diapers more fun for both you and the child * Use “back and forth,” “serve and return,” communication
 

Watch Me Grow!  Teaching Positive Social Behaviors
Did you know that research shows that even very young infants prefer faces and sounds and emotions that are positive?  Learn ways to help foster empathy, kindness, caring, and sharing in tots.  Learn the power of the 4 E’s * Use “Mind-Mindfulness” to teach tots about emotions * Teach even young children problem solving
 

“Let’s Go!”   Winning Ways to Potty Train
Learn the ins and outs of potty training * When to start * How to do it successfully * How to get parents on board * How to handle pushy parents who want their child potty trained before the child is ready

 

5 Hour Certificate 

After viewing, pass a brief follow-up quiz for a 5-hour certificate. The quiz is an additional $5 - Click "EXAMS" in the banner menu at the top of this page, find the $5 "TINY HANDS BIG HEARTS" Exam, and add it to your cart and pay! You will see the exam in your account, but will not be able to take it until after the seminar ends on Saturday.

(Retake fee $2)

Category: Environment & Curriculum Child Growth and Development


Presenters:

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

You’re in for a treat!  Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!

Here are just a few of the things that audience members say about Maryln.

  • "Real life scenarios, it was as if Maryln knew the kids in my school and had been in our classrooms."
  • “Her laugh is a TEN, and so is this seminar."
  • "Absolutely outstanding!!! Maryln is knowledgeable and sympathetic to the struggles of teachers."
  • "After 21 years of teaching, Maryln GAVE ME NEW IDEAS to take back to my classroom." 
  • “Very few things get better with age. Maryln is among those few. You must attend a training with her.”
  • “Simply the best. Need I say more.”
  • “Feeling excited for Monday to incorporate everything being taught.”
  • “So much fun being here and learning so many great methods that can make me a better teacher”
  • “I love her laugh.  Every time I hear her laugh, I smile.”
  • “Maryln, is spectacular.  Never thought I would see you do downward dog in front of an audience.”
  • “Love your training. You inspire me to be the best I can be.”

Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers.  She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope.  She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members.  They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned.  You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Marty Appelbaum

Marty Appelbaum

Whoohoo!  Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises. 

Here are just a few of the things they say about Marty:

  • “So motivating! So moving! So informative! So good!”
  • “Marty is a fabulous speaker!”
  • “Information was amazing and the laughter was constant!”
  • “Best early childhood seminar I’ve been to ever!”
  • “Love the strategies, the humor, and the real-life examples”
  • “The best seminar my staff has EVER attended.”  
  • “Marty rocks! Love the energy!”
  • “Can’t wait to incorporate these tips in my class!” 

Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Doug Medford

Doug Medford

Hurray! Doug, the funniest early childhood speaker in America, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country sing his praises. Here are just a few of the things that people say about Doug.

  • “Hilarious laughs & information!”
  • “Funniest training ever!
  • “Fun, funny, and informative!”
  • “Needs to be on Comedy Central!”
  • “Learned more in one day while laughing!”
  • “I can’t hardly wait for Monday to try out  these new techniques in my class!”
  • “The time flew by."

Doug is one of ATI’s most sought-after speakers. He has been training administrators and teachers for over 25-years, and has first-hand experience teaching young children. Doug has presented over 1,000 seminars to more than 300,000 educators all over the United States and in Canada. Doug combines his teaching and presenting experience with his uncanny ability to engage audiences through laughter within minutes as they nod their heads in agreement. There's no getting bored or getting sleepy at his seminars! Audiences go back to work motivated and with great strategies. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with LOL laughter and learning.