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Why My CDA Binder Deserves an Award (and a Nap)
11/13/2025A mock award acceptance speech for the most overworked document in childcare. If there were an award show for #early-childhood- #educators, my CDA binder would be walking down that red carpet—paperclips glistening, tabs standing tall, sticky notes fluttering like confetti. I’d be right ... Why My CDA Binder Deserves an Award (and a Nap)
What If Toddlers Ran the CDA Council?
11/12/20251. The Toddlers’ Agenda In this alternate universe, the little ones vote (thumbs up = yes, throw the paper = no) on what counts as professional #development. Their top priorities: snack time extended by 10 minutes, more #sensory bins, and "Quiet Reflection" replaced by "Quiet (ish) Reflection... What If Toddlers Ran the CDA Council?
Service Learning for Little Learners – How Can CDA Candidates Lead by Example?
11/11/2025Veterans Day offers a meaningful opportunity—not just for remembering service and sacrifice—but for you, as a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential candidate or holder, to turn those themes into a purposeful #classroom or program activity. The idea? Use service-learning with young... Service Learning for Little Learners – How Can CDA Candidates Lead by Example?
If Earning Your CDA Doesn’t Make You Laugh, You’re Not Doing It Right
11/10/2025Let’s be honest: no one ever said, “I can’t wait for 10 PM so I can work on my CDA competency statement!” (Unless you’re a superhero running on caffeine and determination). But earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can be a wild, rewarding ride&mdash... If Earning Your CDA Doesn’t Make You Laugh, You’re Not Doing It Right
☕ How to Write Your CDA Reflections Without Reflecting on All Your Life Choices
11/06/2025(For those late-night candidates wondering why they used Comic Sans for Competency Goal 3.) If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at your computer at 11:47 p.m. with a mug of lukewarm coffee, a pile of sticky notes, and an open CDA portfolio template, you’re not alone. Every CDA candid... ☕ How to Write Your CDA Reflections Without Reflecting on All Your Life Choices
How to Renew Your CDA Credential Successfully
11/05/2025Let’s face it: renewing your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential doesn’t have to feel like cleaning up glitter from the floor after a #craft time gone wild. You’ve already done the big work earning the credential — now it’s just about staying current, b... How to Renew Your CDA Credential Successfully
🎓 The “Aha!” Moments That Make All the CDA Stress Worth It
11/04/2025Let’s be honest — earning your CDA isn’t always rainbows, tidy portfolios, and perfectly written competency statements. Sometimes it’s late-night typing sessions, sticky notes everywhere, and the occasional “What did I get myself into?” But somewhere between the ... 🎓 The “Aha!” Moments That Make All the CDA Stress Worth It
Why the CDA Is More Than a Credential — It’s a Mirror
10/29/2025You might think earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is about mastering standards, organizing your portfolio, and finally hanging that certificate on your wall. And sure — it’s all of that. But if you’ve started (or survived) the CDA process, you already know t... Why the CDA Is More Than a Credential — It’s a Mirror
How Earning Your CDA Can Help You Breathe Easier?
10/27/2025We’ve all had those days in child care. The kind where the coffee’s gone cold, the noise level hits “airplane takeoff,” and the clock seems to move slower than a #toddler putting on shoes. Those are the days that test your patience — the ones that make you wonder if ti... How Earning Your CDA Can Help You Breathe Easier?
🌟From Passion to Profession: How to Earn Your CDA and Love Every Step of the Journey
10/15/2025🌟How to Earn Your CDA and Love Every Step of the Journey What Motivates You to Work with Children? For many #educators, #early-childhood-education isn’t just a #career—it’s a calling. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential helps turn that passion into a professional ... 🌟From Passion to Profession: How to Earn Your CDA and Love Every Step of the Journey
