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University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing - Wellness Our personal wellbeing - as well as the wellbeing of our families, the organizations in which we work, and the communities in which we live - is influenced by many factors illustrated in our Wellbeing Model, explained in more detail below. We encourage you to consider ways to increase your capacity and expand your potential in these areas. Advancing the health and wellbeing of people, organizations and communities is core to the Center for Spirituality & Healing. Website
Unlocking Autism The Unlocking Autism website offers numerous information for parents and professionals regarding Autism. The mission is to educate parents about legislation and existing laws, educate about biomedical treatments, provide parents a support hotline of other parents in the same situation from across the country. Website
Untangling the Evidence on Preschool Effectiveness: Insights for Policymakers This report from Beth Meloy and Linda Darling-Hammond "adds to the growing consensus that the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that high-quality preschool leaves children better prepared for school, especially in terms of their academic skill development." Document
Updated National Health and Safety Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) recently released the 3rd edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (updated as of January 2012). These national standards provide the most current information on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in early care and education settings. Chapter 8 is dedicated to children with special health care needs and disabilities. Document
USDA - My Plate Nutrition Information for Infants Check out this resource from the United States Department of Agriculture:"Start your infant off on the path of lifelong healthy nutrition. The first year of a child's life is very important time for proper growth and development. Since infants eat and drink such small amounts at this stage, it’s important to make every bite count!" Website
USDA - My Plate Nutrition Information for Toddlers Check out this resource from the United States Department of Agriculture:"Give your toddler healthy choices as they explore new foods and flavors. Toddlers are learning to feed themselves and to eat new foods during this important time of growth and development. Young children have small stomachs and are learning what foods they like and dislike. So, make every bite count!" Website
Using Books to Teach Your Child about Natural Disasters Natural disasters can be scary topics for young children, but reading together about these events is a great and less-frightening way to discuss them. It also allows for great conversations about what to do if a natural disaster occurs. Website
Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disabilities Joan Blaska's book "Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disablities and Illness," 2nd edition is an invaluable resource for parents and educators. A must read for individuals wanting to help children learn about disabilites and illnesses through young children's literature. Website
Using Pacifiers Safely This Brush Up on Oral Health tip sheet from HeadStart.gov provides strategies to share with parents "about using a pacifier safely and weaning their child from a pacifier." Website
Using Visual Supports in Early Childhood Programs: Part One In this two part series on effective use of  visual supports, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the importance of using visuals when creating a positive social emotional and cognitive learning environment for young children. Examples and strategies for introducing and implementing a visual schedule and other visual supports in the early childhood setting are given. Podcast
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