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Preschool Play for Physical Development As children play, they develop skills and abilities across Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. For preschoolers, play can be especially useful for motor and physical development. In this webinar [from HeadStart.org], learn what research says about using playful learning to engage children in big-body, gross motor play as well as fine motor skills. Website
Preschoolers and ADHD - Child Mind Institute In this article written by Caroline Miller and posted on the Child Mind Institute website, you will learn, "how an ADHD diagnosis made in little kids, what is the best treatment for preschoolers with ADHD, and when should medication be used." Website
Preventing Mosquito Bites Mosquitoes bite day and night. They spread germs through bites that can make you sick. Prevent illness by protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Follow these steps from the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Website
Pride Month: Creating an Inclusive Environment for All Families No matter where you live or your cultural background, you are unified by belonging to a family. A family has been the basis of humanity; it reflects the beautiful diversity that describes societies and cultures around the world. Many definitions of family exist; however, at its core, the concept of a family is fluid and ever evolving. In today’s world, parents are bringing up their children within increasingly diverse forms. As early childhood professionals, we understand it is critical to create welcoming and supporting environments that resonate with every family. This resource from The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership provides information and strategies to support LGBTQIA+ families in your program. Website
Problem Solvers: A Free Early Math Curriculum Problem Solvers, from Zero to Three is a free, downloadable early math curriculum that includes: 22 play-based early math activities, spanning 7 domains of early math 22 specially-composed songs that support early math learning in each activity 22 book suggestions and extension activities that nurture early math language through read-alouds 22 parent resources (English/Spanish) that build bridges between school and home, and give parents ideas for engaging math play A Teacher’s Guide to help educators implement the curriculum The development of Problem Solvers was made possible by the generous support of the Honda USA Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation.  Website
Provider-Recommended Toys for Development Cynthia Hockman, ARNP, MS, CPNP, UnityPoint Health, recommends the following developmental toys for babies and toddlers to make play fun and educational. Website
Proyecto de 40 días (40 Day Project) Escuche mientras Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva del CICC, entrevista a la Dra. Silvia Álvarez de Dávila, Ph. D. CFLE, profesora de extensión del Departamento de Familia, Salud y Bienestar de la Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota, y a la Dra. Enid Campos, directora clínica de The Center Clinic en Dodge Center, Minnesota. Ambas mujeres están trabajando para ayudar a desarrollar el Proyecto de 40 días, que brinda apoyo a los padres hispanohablantes. El Proyecto de 40 días promueve el bienestar mental y el apoyo social para los nuevos padres antes del nacimiento y durante las primeras cinco semanas posteriores al nacimiento. Listen in as CICC Board Member Karina Elze interviews Dr. Silvia Alvarez de Davila Ph. D CFLE. Extension Professor, Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota Extension, and Dr. Enid Campos, clinical director of The Center Clinic in Dodge Center, MN.  Both women are working to help develop The 40-Day Project, supporting Spanish-speaking parents.  The 40-Day Project promotes mental well-being and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth. ¿Preguntas? https://40days.umn.edu/ Podcast
Psychosocial Factors in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families According to the National Survey of Children's Health, children with special health care needs increased 4.3% between 2010 and 2016. The latest issue of Pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (January 2019, VOLUME 143, Issue 1), discusses the psychosocial factors of this population and provides recommendations for caregivers, pediatricians and schools to better support the well-being of children challenged with special health care needs. Document
Put Down Your Smartphones When Caring For Babies! That's the message from University of California, Irvine researchers, who have found that fragmented and chaotic maternal care can disrupt proper brain development, which can lead to emotional disorders later in life. The findings imply that when mothers are nurturing their infants, numerous everyday interruptions -- even those as seemingly harmless as phone calls and text messages -- can have a long-lasting impact. Website
Questions from a Parent--Literacy and School Readiness Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel field questions from the parent of a preschooler. They explain how everyday activities are developing pre-literacy skills helping to prepare children for kindergarten. Podcast
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