The Alabama Healthy Kids, Healthy Future team will be presenting this training session at the 2026 Infant Toddler Specialist Network Conference in Tuscaloosa, AL.

In February, we will discuss how to get prepared for planting a spring garden in ECE settings.

Join us each month to learn how to garden in early care and education settings with Gardening Expert Bionca Lindsey!

This virtual training helps early care and education providers create environments that support breastfeeding families. Participants learn practical strategies to make their program more welcoming, such as setting up comfortable spaces for feeding, safely handling and storing breast milk, and building policies that encourage breastfeeding support.

Active outdoor play is important for the growth and development of young children and has many benefits for both caregivers and children. However, there are myths, preconceived notions, and challenges regarding outdoor play during cold weather.

Move, Play, Learn: Empowering Educators with Physical Activity

Physical activity is important for the growth and development of young children. Trainers and professional development providers can play an important role in implementing evidence-based physical activity practices in ECE settings. Participants will discuss the benefits of physical activity in early childhood and receive guidance for providing professional development opportunities focused on physical activity to early childhood educators. Participants will also explore the current Train the Trainer opportunities focused on physical activity that are available through the Alabama Healthy Kids, Healthy Future program.

Creating a Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Program

What is a breastfeeding friendly child care program, and why is breastfeeding so important? Join us to learn more! We will share about why child care programs should support breastfeeding families and how that support helps moms to meet their nursing goals. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Alabama Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Certification program, offered by the Alabama Healthy Kids, Healthy Future program and affiliated trainers.

In this training, participants will learn how to bring gardening experiences, food & farm education, and local food purchasing into early childhood classrooms using the Alabama Foods from A to Z Toolkit.

Join us each month to learn about gardening in early childhood settings with Garden Educator Bionca Lindsey!

In this training, participants will learn how to bring gardening experiences, food & farm education, and local food purchasing into early childhood classrooms using the Alabama Foods from A to Z Toolkit.

In this training, Gardening Expert Bionca Lindsey will discuss the various herbs that can be grown in ECE gardens during the winter months. Participants will also have an opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity, creating a pinecone bird feeder!

This training is a part of the monthly Farm to ECE Virtual Gardening Training Series.

In this training, participants will learn how to bring gardening experiences, food & farm education, and local food purchasing into early childhood classrooms using the Alabama Foods from A to Z Toolkit.

Join Garden Educator Bionca Lindsey and the AL HKHF Team as we discuss winter sowing!

This training opportunity is open to early childhood educators, trainers, and state partners.

Learn the foundations of breastfeeding and infant feeding and discover strategies for creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment in your child care program. This training session fulfills the training requirement for the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Certification.

Keep Kids Moving & Learning!

Join our 3-part virtual training series for child care providers and trainers! Learn fun, easy ways to help kids stay active while building healthy habits.

In this training, participants will learn how to bring gardening experiences, food & farm education, and local food purchasing into early childhood classrooms using the Alabama Foods from A to Z Toolkit.

Keep Kids Moving & Learning!

Join our 3-part virtual training series for child care providers and trainers! Learn fun, easy ways to help kids stay active while building healthy habits.

This training session will be offered on Wednesday, October 29th, during the 2025 Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference in Birmingham, AL. This conference will be hosted by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. In this session, participants will discuss the importance of physical activity in early childhood and how mindful movements and activities can assist in building the whole child.

Learn the foundations of breastfeeding and infant feeding and discover strategies for creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment in your child care program. This training session fulfills the training requirement for the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Certification.

Join Garden Educator Bionca Lindsey and the AL HKHF Team as we discuss growing lettuce in our fall garden! This training opportunity is open to early childhood educators, trainers, and state partners.