Heart School

07/08/2026

Greetings, Friends!

I’m excited to share an article I recently wrote about a topic that is at the heart of quality early childhood practice: active supervision for infants and toddlers. 💛

For our youngest children, supervision is so much more than simply watching and keeping children safe. It is about being fully present, building trusting relationships, understanding children’s cues, creating responsive environments, and supporting exploration through intentional interactions.

Infants and toddlers learn through connection. When educators are engaged, observant, and responsive, they create the foundation for children to feel secure, confident, and ready to learn.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the conversation around practices that support early educators and the children and families they serve.

I hope this article provides encouragement, reflection, and practical ideas for anyone working with our youngest learners. 🌱

Kimberly LeRoy spotlights 7 supervision strategies that promotes optimal learning outcomes for Infant/Toddler classrooms.

06/02/2026

Good day🌞. What would it feel like to move at a pace you actually need? The next right step is enough. “I release the pressure to do it all. I choose presence over urgency.”

05/30/2026

When supporting a child with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Demand for Autonomy), safety comes before strategy.

Before we focus on compliance, expectations, or getting through the task, we must first ask: Does this child feel safe?

Many PDA behaviors are not defiance—they are nervous system responses to feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or out of control. When a child feels safe, connected, and understood, their capacity for flexibility grows.

Safety first.Connection before correction.Relationship before demands.

The goal isn't to win a power struggle. The goal is to create an environment where a child can access calm, trust, and regulation.

That is where growth begins. ❤️

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