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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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| Resource Name | "Just Breathe" Helps Kids Deal with Emotions |
| Description | "Just Breathe" is a short film that can be used to help children deal with emotions. Emotional responses are hard... +to navigate at any age. Figuring out how and what you are physically feeling is particularly challenging when you're feeling things like rage, sadness, disgust, and confusion for the first time. Sometimes, though, the best thing to do is just breathe. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 1-2-3 Trauma-Sensitive Toolkit for Caregivers |
| Description | This toolkit was developed by public health nurses with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Weaving Bright Futures Program. Their... +goal was to improve the resilience of caregivers and the children in their care. It is intended to support caregivers on their journey toward trauma sensitivity. It is organized by topic. Each topic contains a brief overview, specific tools that can be used with children, and suggestions on where to find more information. Also included are handouts that can be used as teaching aids. Each toolkit topic builds upon the previous ones. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 10 Routines That Will Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship |
| Description | We all crave those close moments with our children that melt our hearts. Connection is as essential to us as... +it is to our children. When our relationship is strong, it's also sweet, so we receive as much as we give. That's what makes parenting worth all the sacrifices. Researchers remind us that we need five positive interactions to each negative interaction to keep a relationship healthy. Here are ten that don't add time to your day, but do add connection. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 100 Calm Down Strategies |
| Description | It's unlikely someone can be calmed down by being told to CALM DOWN. In fact, just the opposite usually happens.... +So what can you do when a child is nervously waiting for someone to arrive, refusing to go to the dentist or running in circles out of excitement? Click the link below to access a toolkit of calm down tools and strategies that you can access before, during, and after a crisis. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 14 Multicultural Children’s Books About Spunky Princesses |
| Description | These multicultural children’s books about spunky princesses challenge princess, gender and racial stereotypes and will empower girls to just be... +who they are meant to be. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 15 Fun and Safe Infant Activities |
| Description | "In childcare, providing infants with age-appropriate activities plays a crucial role in their development. Engaging infants in stimulating activities isn't... +just about keeping them occupied; it's about sparking their curiosity, supporting their motor skills, and fostering their emotional and social growth. From sensory play to storytime, each activity is a stepping stone in a child's developmental journey.In this article, we'll explore a variety of activities that not only enrich infants' daily experiences but also offer you, as caregivers, the tools to support their holistic development with confidence and creativity."Source: Brightwheel Blog |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 4 S's of Attachment |
| Description | From DANIEL J. SIEGEL, M.D. AND TINA PAYNE BRYSON, Ph.D: Children who form secure attachments with their caregivers lead happier... +and more fulfilling lives. These bonds are formed when parents respond to the needs of their children by providing the Four S’s. Here is a great " refrigerator sheet." |
| Resource Type | Document |
| Resource Name | 5 Music and Movement Activities for Babies and Toddlers |
| Description | Read, Talk, Sing! Music is a part of family life in every culture. Simple lullabies have been sung to babies... +since the beginning of time. Health Partners Pediatrician, Elizabeth J. Placzek, explains that singing a familiar song can help form a special bond between parent and child. |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 5 Things to Know to Feel Less Stress - Advice for Parents |
| Description | A short video from the Hanley Foundation - an organization that provides "hope for individuals, families, and communities affected by... +alcoholism and drug addiction." |
| Resource Type | Website |
| Resource Name | 50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages |
| Description | Navigating childhood challenges can be stressful, and sometimes deep breathing isn't the solution that works for your child. When your... +child is in need of tension relief, try one of these 50 calm-down techniques. |
| Resource Type | Document |
| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| "Just Breathe" Helps Kids Deal with Emotions | "Just Breathe" is a short film that can be used to help children deal with emotions. Emotional responses are hard... +to navigate at any age. Figuring out how and what you are physically feeling is particularly challenging when you're feeling things like rage, sadness, disgust, and confusion for the first time. Sometimes, though, the best thing to do is just breathe. | Website |
| 1-2-3 Trauma-Sensitive Toolkit for Caregivers | This toolkit was developed by public health nurses with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Weaving Bright Futures Program. Their... +goal was to improve the resilience of caregivers and the children in their care. It is intended to support caregivers on their journey toward trauma sensitivity. It is organized by topic. Each topic contains a brief overview, specific tools that can be used with children, and suggestions on where to find more information. Also included are handouts that can be used as teaching aids. Each toolkit topic builds upon the previous ones. | Website |
| 10 Routines That Will Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship | We all crave those close moments with our children that melt our hearts. Connection is as essential to us as... +it is to our children. When our relationship is strong, it's also sweet, so we receive as much as we give. That's what makes parenting worth all the sacrifices. Researchers remind us that we need five positive interactions to each negative interaction to keep a relationship healthy. Here are ten that don't add time to your day, but do add connection. | Website |
| 100 Calm Down Strategies | It's unlikely someone can be calmed down by being told to CALM DOWN. In fact, just the opposite usually happens.... +So what can you do when a child is nervously waiting for someone to arrive, refusing to go to the dentist or running in circles out of excitement? Click the link below to access a toolkit of calm down tools and strategies that you can access before, during, and after a crisis. | Website |
| 14 Multicultural Children’s Books About Spunky Princesses | These multicultural children’s books about spunky princesses challenge princess, gender and racial stereotypes and will empower girls to just be... +who they are meant to be. | Website |
| 15 Fun and Safe Infant Activities | "In childcare, providing infants with age-appropriate activities plays a crucial role in their development. Engaging infants in stimulating activities isn't... +just about keeping them occupied; it's about sparking their curiosity, supporting their motor skills, and fostering their emotional and social growth. From sensory play to storytime, each activity is a stepping stone in a child's developmental journey.In this article, we'll explore a variety of activities that not only enrich infants' daily experiences but also offer you, as caregivers, the tools to support their holistic development with confidence and creativity."Source: Brightwheel Blog | Website |
| 4 S's of Attachment | From DANIEL J. SIEGEL, M.D. AND TINA PAYNE BRYSON, Ph.D: Children who form secure attachments with their caregivers lead happier... +and more fulfilling lives. These bonds are formed when parents respond to the needs of their children by providing the Four S’s. Here is a great " refrigerator sheet." | Document |
| 5 Music and Movement Activities for Babies and Toddlers | Read, Talk, Sing! Music is a part of family life in every culture. Simple lullabies have been sung to babies... +since the beginning of time. Health Partners Pediatrician, Elizabeth J. Placzek, explains that singing a familiar song can help form a special bond between parent and child. | Website |
| 5 Things to Know to Feel Less Stress - Advice for Parents | A short video from the Hanley Foundation - an organization that provides "hope for individuals, families, and communities affected by... +alcoholism and drug addiction." | Website |
| 50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages | Navigating childhood challenges can be stressful, and sometimes deep breathing isn't the solution that works for your child. When your... +child is in need of tension relief, try one of these 50 calm-down techniques. | Document |
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