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Children's Responses to Crises and Tragic Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children who experience a tragic event may show changes in their behaviors. They may also be indirectly affected by a crisis by what they see on the TV or hear. Document
Children’s Responses to Crises and Tragic Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young children who experience a tragic event may show changes in their behaviors. They may also be indirectly affected by a crisis by what they see on the TV or hear. Document
Choosing an Insect Repellent for Your Child Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. While most children have only mild reactions to insect bites, some children can become very sick. One way to protect your child from biting insects is to use insect repellents. However, it’s important that insect repellents are used safely and correctly. Here are some guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Website
CLASP's Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care CLASP's Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care project links research to policy ideas and examples that support the healthy growth and development of infants and toddlers in child care settings. The project provides resources to help states make the best decisions for infants and toddlers in child care. The foundation of the project is a policy framework comprised of four key principles describing what babies and toddlers in child care need and 15 recommendations for states to move forward. Website
Classroom Circle Toothbrushing Use this poster, prepared by the Indian Health Service Head Start Program to make toothbrushing an integral part of the day.  Toothbrushing in early childhood programs helps promote oral health and teaches children a lifelong health habit.   Document
CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 1 Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children.  Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? Talk to your healthcare provider.Minnesota Department of Health website:  Health.mn.gov/CMVNational CMV Foundation: Nationalcmv.org Podcast
CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 2 Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children.  Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? Talk to your healthcare provider.Minnesota Department of Health website:  Health.mn.gov/CMVNational CMV Foundation: Nationalcmv.org Podcast
Cold Weather Safety Children are more vulnerable in cold weather than adults. Check out this resource developed by Head Start to help keep children safe. Document
Committee for Children The Committee for Children promotes the safety, well-being, and social development of children. They publish a research-based curricula to encourage social and emotional literacy and to prevent youth violence and child abuse. They also provide training, staff development, technical assistance, and consulting. Website
Common Reactions of Children After an Emergency Event Responses of children following an emergency will differ based on the child’s age, developmental level, temperament, how closely he/she is impacted by the experience and amount of media exposure. This tip sheet includes some of the common reactions of children after an emergency event. Tipsheet