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September is National Preparedness Month: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared "September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, a campaign designed by the Institute for Childhood Preparedness to raise awareness about natural disasters, emergencies, and community planning. Without proper planning, families across the country are at risk of losing their homes, valuables, and their lives. We’re often asked when the best time to start preparing for an emergency is, and the answer is always: Now!" Website
Sesame Street in Communities This website provides activities, tips, professional development opportunities and many other resources from Sesame Street. The information gathered can be customized for parents, providers and for specific ages, type of activities and length of time of the activity.  Website
Sesame Street in Communities - Making Healthy Food Choices Here is a list of resources compiled by the Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety. Document
Sesame Street in Communities Resources  Tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. All are critical to children’s healthy development…and together they build the foundation for a happy, healthy life. Website
Sesame Street in Communities: Eating Well "Teaching kids to eat healthy is easier than you might think. A balanced diet involves eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, planning easy and healthy meals, and buying or preparing budget-friendly foods and snacks." Here are some great ideas from our friends at Sesame Street.
Share the love in February; It's National Children's Dental Health Month Here is a video from the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness that offers tips on how to help improve children's oral health.
Sharing Concerns with Families--Having the Conversation: Part Three In part 3 of our series on Sharing Concerns with Families, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft discuss the sensitive topic of talking to a family about their child’s development. This is often one of the hardest jobs an early educator will undertake but it is critically important for the child for whom early intervention can make a world of difference. We will talk about ways to share developmental information and continue building the important relationship between parent and caregiver. Podcast
Sharing Concerns with Families--Observations and Recordings: Part One In this podcast, we will begin a series on the sensitive topic of how to share developmental concerns with families. The first steps in talking to families about a developmental red flag is to have objective, nonjudgmental observations and recordings that can give them an accurate developmental picture. This is foundational to a successful conversation and will help allay some of your anxiousness as you approach families with your concerns. Podcast
Sharing Concerns with Families--Setting the Stage: Part Two Once we have gathered our information to share about a developmental concern, we need to set the stage for our conversation with the family. The ongoing partnership between the early educator, family, and child will rely on trust, confidentiality, and compassion. In this podcast, we will share some fundamental tips that will help us as we prepare to talk with the family, including when and how to hold the meeting. Podcast
Sharing Developmental Concerns with Families How to prepare for and talk with family members when there are developmental or behavioral concerns. Tipsheet