June 4, 2024

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Outstanding leadership includes several competencies, with Emotional Intelligence (EI) near the top. Several studies underscore the importance of having EI as a leader and its power to transform teams and sometimes entire cultures. If you are a leader or working to become one, the first ...

May 21, 2024

Prevention Strategies to Avoid Burnout

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and research indicates that 44% of US workers feel burned out. According to data from SHRM, workers who are burned out are three times more likely to actively search for another job and significantly less likely to exceed baseline ...

May 14, 2024

Ten Safety Practices for Summer Camp

Many camp organizations acknowledge that child safety and protection are important, but few realize the impact if not prioritized. By improving safety, organizations can benefit from reduced risk and liability, a positive parent perception, increased word of mouth, and better retention. Every organization is unique, and ...

April 30, 2024

Six Ways to Prioritize VBS Safety

This is the time of year when ministry teams begin ramping up for vacation bible school or VBS. VBS is a unique event that brings together a lot of new kids in a short time who probably don’t attend your weekly program. This can be ...

April 17, 2024

Eight Ways to Participate in Abuse Prevention Month

Child neglect and maltreatment are serious issues that require immediate action, and while they will never be eliminated, prevention is crucial for protecting the most vulnerable. That’s why, when working with families, we must prioritize prevention and identify, respond to, and report instances of abuse. April ...

April 10, 2024

YouthCheck Discussion Video

The kids in your organization grow up fast, and as they mature, they have different needs and participation requirements. Join Cheryl and Angela from KidCheck as they discuss YouthCheck—the only check-in system designed to meet the specific needs of youth. YouthCheck offers the same ease ...

April 2, 2024

Six Easter Follow-Up Strategies

Don’t let all the effort and energy you put into Easter go to waste. Keep the momentum and conversation going with visiting families by executing an effective follow-up plan encouraging them to return. To help reconnect, run your First-Time Visitor Report. This will help you execute quickly ...

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March 12, 2024

KidCheck Easter Resources – Part 2

Welcome to the second post in our two-part series on Easter Resources. Part 1 covered how to utilize several KidCheck features to maximize your Easter efforts and free you up to focus on what matters—connecting with families. Easter is the ideal time to introduce visiting families ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Easter Tools and Features – Part 1

March 6, 2024

KidCheck Easter Tools and Features – Part 1

Easter is on its way, and we’d like to help! Here’s the first of two posts on utilizing KidCheck to maximize your Easter efforts. We’ll cover essential KidCheck tools and features that help you efficiently manage the day, reduce your workload, and easily connect with ...

February 28, 2024

Preparing Volunteers for Easter Service

Easter is right around the corner and is one of the biggest celebrations and most widely attended services of the year. As you gear up, you’ll want to ensure your volunteers are prepared to participate in this memorable celebration. As you fine-tune the details, don’t ...