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Creative Ways to Stay Active Through Play From The Children's Movement of Florida: "How do you get your child moving without them realizing that they are actually exercising?  Pretend play is the key.  Children can pretend to move as superheroes, animals, their favorite characters from TV or movies, or different types of vehicles. Supplementing their movements with sound effects and songs are great ways to rev up their imaginations. Here are some creative and playful ways to get kids moving. The only thing needed is the child’s imagination to guide them – No equipment needed." Website
Creativity--Looking for Children’s Cues In this podcast, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft will discuss children who can present challenges to us by their engagement. Some children are eager to participate in activities and others may need social prompting and encouragement in order to join in the fun. Children show creativity in many ways that can differ from our ideas; we need to read their cues to see when they need some help and when we need to follow their lead! Podcast
Culturally Sensitive Care: Six Essential Program Practices High-quality relationship-based care is central to children’s early brain development, emotional regulation, and learning (Center on the Developing Child, 2012). One of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) six essential program practices for promoting these goals is the use of culturally sensitive care (PITC, n.d.). Document
Curriculum Modifications: An Introduction Watch a short summary video about eight types of curriculum modifications. Accompanying resources include a tip sheet for teachers, an observation checklist for supervisors, and presentation slides embedded with activities and videos for trainers and professional development providers. These materials introduce curriculum modifications and when and why to use them. Website
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides information on research, clinical trials, public policy, and facts. They also have a newsletter and local chapters. Website
DADS MATTER: THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT MOMS CAN DO TO HELP DADS SUCCEED "In the early months of a child’s life many dads struggle to find their role in caring for the baby and supporting mom through those exhausting days and nights. And sometimes we moms send messages, subtle and not-so-subtle, that dad just can’t measure up to our standards of care. But, in the long run, everyone will win (mom, dad, child) if dad is fully engaged as a caregiver. Andre Dukes, Vice President of Family and Community Impact Programs at Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis, joins Marti & Erin [in this Mom Enough podcast episode] to discuss the role of the father in child development, the benefits of father involvement throughout a child’s life and what we all can do to help men be the dads their children need. Website
Daily Health Checks in Early Care and Education Programs The daily health check is an important part of each school day to ensure the health and safety of all children and staff in the early care and education (ECE) program. The purpose  of the daily health check is to identify children with symptoms of illness and refer them to seek medical care when needed.  This article, from the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), can be accessed in a variety of languages. Website
Daily Separations and Reunions Parents, staff, and children all experience intense emotions when young children leave or return to a caregiver's program. It is important to provide emotional support for staff, parents, and children. The pattern of "give and take" that occurs among young children and their parents and caregivers shapes how children feel about themselves. Website
DEC Position Statement on Low Birth Weight, Prematurity & Early Intervention The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) endorses the development of national guidelines for the identification and eligibility for Part C Early Intervention (EI) services of children born low birth weight (LBW) and preterm in the United States. When you visit this site, you can download the Full Position Statement and/or the Executive Summary. Website
DEC: The Division for Early Childhood The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is one of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. DEC is especially for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. Founded in 1973, the Division is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children. Children with special needs include those who have disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are at risk of future developmental problems. Website
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