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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 | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 50 Ways Forest and Outdoor Learning Experiences Benefit Child Development | "Everyone loves the great outdoors. Children love playing in nature’s playground. They love gloriously muddy outdoor adventures. They love to explore further than the eye can see. They love to discover wildlife as they go. Connecting with nature is key to creativity and curiosity. Key findings agree." Check out this amazing resource created by Forest Holidays UK. | Website |
| 8 Things Caregivers Can Do to Ease Young Children’s Anxiety | "Young children who frequently experience anxious feelings need patient, caring, and knowledgeable adults to provide them with effective support. Adapted from the home visiting guidebook Tackling the Tough Stuff by Angela Tomlin and Stephan A. Viehweg, the tips in [this blog post from Brooke's Publishing] can help. Share these ideas with the parents of young children—and adapt them for any setting to help kids work through their fears and worries." | Website |
| 8 Tips for Helping Kids with Social Skills Issues Cope with the Holiday Season | For kids with social skills issues, holiday events can pose challenges and create stress. Use these eight simple tips to help your child successfully navigate this very social season. | Document |
| 80x3 Podcast: Supporting Young Children Through Parental Incarceration | Inclusion Matters welcomes our guest, Kamy Howard, MSW LCSW and author of our self-study course, The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children. The development of this course was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way and their 80x3 Initiative. Kamy brings her 20 plus years of supporting young children and families to the discussion of the systemic issues related to this topic, the emotional and developmental impact of parental incarceration on young children, the trauma and developmental effects of this experience on children and families and shares key strategies for building a safe and secure environment so that children can thrive. 🌟Register for the FREE self-study course today!The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children | Podcast |
| 80x3 Podcast: Trauma Informed Early Childhood Leadership | Priscilla Weigel and Helene Pearson of Agape Child Development Center discuss some key ways to build a team, embedding trauma informed practices as you teach, support, and care in partnership with families. Helene provides real life examples of how she and her team through relationships and connection support the scholars they serve each day. This episode is part of our Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 Initiative Partnership.🌟To learn about FREE self-study courses, please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website | Podcast |
| 89 Percent of Parents Would Have Emotionally Healthier Kids If They Stopped This 1 Habit | Researchers found a connection between parents who stopped to interact with devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops during time with their children and those children's behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, whining, and tantrums. | Document |
| A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Young Students | "While teachers don’t need to know the details of preschoolers’ adverse experiences, offering appropriate care and support is crucial." Check out the full Edutopia article below. | Website |
| A Treasury of Read-Alouds: Poetry for Children | This amazing list of poems for children is from the Academy of American Poets. Enjoy! | Website |
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