Great Kids

If you work remotely or in person, we know you value having a strong team. However, keeping employees engaged virtually comes with its own set of challenges. How do you create a strong team with good communication when you are not in person anymore? We have a solution! Our effective communication training, ENGAGE will provide you with tools and strategies for building collaborative partnerships and making people feel valued and understood. In this 4-day training, you will learn team building strategies that will support you to connect deeply with others even in a virtual setting. Join the next training the week of December 9th! Submit an interest form by 12/2/2024. https://lnkd.in/d6AqY35M

Let’s Talk About Self-Care Nervous-System Care! Nervous system care explains how self-care is really about nurturing our nervous systems. Though self-care can seem like another item to add to your "to-do" list, there are many ways to enhance your daily activities that care for your mind and body. Read our latest blog to learn: • The benefits of nurturing your nervous system • The difference between self-care and nervous system care • How to grow resilience by caring for your nervous system, which reduces stress for parents and children https://lnkd.in/ekpef8nN

We are thrilled to announce an important milestone in the evolution of Great Kids. On September 30, 2024, David Bird became our new Chief Executive Officer!   Under his leadership, we look forward to continuing our commitment to help you make the world a better place for kids. "I am honored to join Great Kids, Inc. and elated to work with such a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving the lives of children and families." - David Bird Join us in welcoming David to the Great Kids family!   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9FgDNmQ

We know that change is a constant in our industry. Great Kids has changed over the past 25 years, too. Our products and services have evolved to support our partners. Today, we are an international leader supporting child welfare and early childhood programs. What has not changed is our purpose. We are ecstatic to provide products that bridge into new fields. We remain committed to staying relevant and research based. We're proud of these exciting changes over the years while remaining true to our purpose to help strengthen families and assure optimal child development! #25years #anniversary

Did you know prenatal depression is common? Depression can look different for each person. It's important to know that emotional challenges such as anxiety and depression are treatable, and parents can recover. With our Growing Great Kids Next Generation Prenatal curriculum, YOU will have everything YOU need to support parents to have a healthier pregnancy and have better outcomes for themselves and their baby. Learn more about our enhanced Prenatal Curriculum at: https://lnkd.in/et5X73XY #depressionawarenessmonth

October is Head Start Awareness Month! Great Kids celebrates and honors the impact of Head Start programs! We elevated our products to meet Head Start/Early Head Start standards to support their efforts. We know that parenting groups are essential to Head Start programming. That's why we created GK Together, a parenting group curriculum to support you to help families and children thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezQjwhaS. #headstartawarenessmonth #headstart #earlyheadstart

The GK Store is OPEN and ready for shopping! Watch this virtual tour to learn about its exciting new features. The new design looks fantastic, and the latest features will improve your experience. Thank you for your patience as we made these changes! Start shopping: https://lnkd.in/e6rgD7Pr

With a legacy spanning over 25 years, one thing has always remained the same is our purpose. Since the beginning, our goal has always been to help strengthen families and assure optimal child development. Enjoy this trip down the Great Kids memory lane! #25years #history Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e-n-9nET

We’re still giddy from the unforgettable night celebrating 25 incredible years of Great Kids! The fantastic event was filled with laughter, memories, and inspiring stories of the Great Kids' history. We honored one of our founders, Betsy Dew, whose legacy was the cornerstone of our success and sustainability. We also honored Cristina Nealon, whose unwavering commitment inspires us all. We feel so fortunate that she continues to work for Great Kids after 28 years. We had special performances from incredible youth from Voices of the Valley Choir, The Columbus Ballet, and Yogcga, which reminded us why we do what we do to support children. There was also a Great Kids Museum that displayed the many beautiful iterations of the Growing Great Kids curriculum. We are proud of our history and can’t wait to see what the future holds! Please read the full anniversary blog to learn more about our roots and founder story. https://lnkd.in/e-n-9nET

We are thrilled to announce that October 10th is GREAT KIDS DAY in the city of Columbus, Georgia! On this special day, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially announce the opening of our new headquarters. We were honored that Mayor “Skip” Henderson III spoke at the occasion and proclaimed October 10th Great Kids Day! We provided tours of our shipping facility, which holds the valuable curricula that support strengthening families! As an international leader in early child development, our mission is to create and deliver quality products and services that shape a world where all parents and caregivers become competent in their ability to nurture children in their early childhoods today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. #greatkidsday #ribboncutting #headquarters