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Fududeynta Fahamka Caafimaadka Madaxa (Demystifying Mental Health) Dhacdadan (af Soomaaliga ah) Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach kaa ah, iyo martida gaarka ah Marian Hassan waxay ka wada hadlayaan muhiimadda fahamka Caafimaadka Maskaxda iyo baahida loo qabo isgaarsiinta iyo macluumaadka wadaagga mowduucan muhiimka ah.  Waxay sidoo kale sharraxaan sida Caafimaadka Maskaxda u saameeyo dhinac kasta oo nolosheena ah - shucuur, cilmi nafsi, iyo wanaag bulsho; sida aan dareemeyno, u fikirno, u dhaqanno, una xiriirno kuwa kale. In this episode (in Somali) Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan discuss the importance of understanding Mental Health and the need for communication and information sharing around this important topic.  They also explain how Mental Health affects every aspect of our lives- emotional, psychological, and social well-being; how we feel, think, behave, and relate to others. Podcast
Funding Resources to Support Children with Special Needs This tip sheet highlights funding resources available, including those specific to the state of Minnesota, to support the care of children with special needs. Tipsheet
Gastrostomy Tubes Information about gastronomy tubes and special considerations for the children who use g-tubes in an early education setting.   Tipsheet
Gender Identity and Expression in the Early Childhood Classroom: Influences on Development Within Sociocultural Contexts Author/teacher Jamie Solomon’s article shares highlights from projects that addressed three research questions:  1) How can I offer a curriculum that provides children with more opportunities for acting outside of traditional gender roles? 2) How can I encourage and support children who wish to behave outside of traditional gender roles? And 3) How can I foster increasingly flexible thinking about gender among 4- and 5-year-old children? Website
Gender Identity Development in Children There are many ways parents can promote healthy gender development in children. It helps to understand gender identity and how it forms.  Here is an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website. Website
Genetic Alliance Founded in 1986 as the Alliance for Genetic Support Groups, Genetic Alliance has become the world's leading nonprofit health advocacy organization committed to transforming health through genetics. Our open network connects members of parent and family groups, community organizations, disease-specific advocacy organizations, professional societies, educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies to create novel partnerships. We actively engage in improving access to information for individuals, families and communities, while supporting the translation of research into services. We promote an environment of openness centered on the health of individuals, families, and communities. Openness forms both the process and product for Genetic Alliance. Website
Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota Serving Minnesota for nearly 100 years as a leader in workforce development, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Revenue from 45+ retail stores, along with other contributions, supports programs throughout MN. Our “donate-shop-reuse-educate-employ” model diverts over 50M pounds from landfills annually and brings us one step closer to a world where everyone experiences the power of work. The Goodwill Easter seals website contains information on the Goodwill equipment loan program. The site also has a disability information hotline that will assist with finding information on assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, medical rehabilitation, accessible housing, specific learning disabilities, support groups, social security disability, and special needs camps/recreation. Website
Grotto Foundation The Grotto Foundation, Inc., works to improve the education and economic, physical and social well-being of citizens, with a special focus on families and culturally diverse groups. The Foundation is further interested in increasing public understanding of American cultural heritage, the cultures of nations, and the individual's responsibility to fellow human beings. Website
Guiar el comportamiento mediante el uso del medio ambiente (Guiding behavior through the use of the environment) Una consideración cuidadosa del medio ambiente puede crear un marco para el éxito. Esta hoja de consejos ofrece estrategias para que los cuidadores eviten o reduzcan la cantidad de problemas de conducta. Careful consideration of the environment can create a framework for success. This tip sheet offers strategies for caregivers to avoid or reduce the number of behavior challenges. Tipsheet
Guide to Creating Inclusive Child Care Spaces From the Minnesota Department of Human Services, this guide includes easy steps and resources child care providers and early educators can take to make their spaces more inclusive to children with disabilities. Creating Inclusive Child Care Spaces is a guide to help providers think more inclusively about children with disabilities, and provides easy-to-access steps and free resources to improve care for children with disabilities. Creating inclusive spaces is especially important for children with disabilities, whose families often struggle to find care that meets their needs. As an educator, you can positively impact these families and grow your business by providing quality child care. Learn more by reading the guide. Document