Coach’s Corner: Provider Wellness

Coach’s Corner: Provider Wellness

It is no secret to anyone working in the field of early care and education that child care is a demanding job. Many educators work long hours that often extend after the children have gone home. Burnout is always a concern in our field. But what happens when you combine the typical stresses of the job with a global pandemic that has affected every aspect of life? More than ever, quality, reliable child care is needed so that essential employees can continue to do their work; thus putting early childhood educators on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This can lead to increased stress and anxiety for some.