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Noticing Same and Different: The Concept of Comparison with Infants and Toddlers “More” is often one of children’s first words. Infants attend to differences, though they don’t yet discriminate between “more” as quantity or magnitude/size or intensity of sensation. Toddlers are beginning to differentiate between attributes and develop a spectrum of preferences. These are all examples of the origins of the precursor math concept of Comparison, that is noticing sameness and difference." Check out this article from The Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative. Website
Nutrition Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC). Website
Off to a Great Start The new website from Hands & Voices offers providers and families resources and activities to support the early intervention journey of families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hands & Voices is a nonprofit organization run by parents who are dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It has local chapters made up mostly of parents along with professionals. Website
Oral Health Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Use the resources below to promote a healthy mouth. Learn about proper toothbrushing and other preventive measures and how to find a dentist. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).
Oral Health: Health Tips for Families This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy. Document
Parent Cell Phone Use Can Halt a Child’s Language Learning Researchers at Temple University’s Language Learning Lab found that children are less likely to learn a new word when a phone call interrupts the child’s conversation with their parent. To learn more about this research, check out this video interview with researcher Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Website
Parenting and the Development of Children’s Emotions Ever wondered how children learn to share their feelings? Studies reveal that three main factors observed in parents help determine how children will express their emotions. These are: 1) how parents display their own emotions, 2) how parents respond to the child's emotions, 3) and the family's overall emotional demeanor. Learn more from this video and article, in English and Spanish.
Parenting Children with Special Needs During COVID-19 Parenting a child with special needs or chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic requires drawing on your strengths and returning to the basics. Website
Part 2: Supporting Infants and Toddlers through Extended Separations and Reunions In this second part of our discussion, we are joined again by CICC Coaching Manager, Beth Menninga.  This segment focuses on extended separations and reunions with infants and toddlers.  We discuss military deployment, divorce/break up or split households, work travel, incarceration, foster care, hospitalization, immigration related separations, teacher leaves, and change of classroom or care setting.  Podcast
Partnering with Parents--Building a Supportive Relationship Priscilla Weigel spends time with Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant discussing the essential connection with families when you are caring for young children.  The two examine ways to provide parents the opportunity to be heard and supported, in order to build healthy foundations. Podcast
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