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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Latinas Who Made a Difference | Did you know that the first Latin American writer to win a Nobel in Literature was Gabriela Mistral? Many of the recommended titles on this booklist imagine the childhoods of notable women such as Mistral, Celia Cruz, and Sor Juana Inés. Others tell the stories of heroines who refuse to abandon their dreams simply because of their gender. | Document |
| Laundry pods cause large portion of chemical eye burns in kids | As concentrated laundry detergent pods have become more common, so have chemical eye injuries among young children, according to a recent U.S. study. The small, colorful packets of detergent were responsible for more than a quarter of cases of 3- and 4-year-olds admitted to emergency rooms with chemical eye burns in 2015, researchers found | Document |
| Learn the Signs, Act Early | CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign has two interactive tools to help you watch for and record your child's developmental milestones. Remember that babies and children develop at their own pace, so it's impossible to tell exactly when yours will learn a given skill. The developmental milestones will give you a general idea, but don't be alarmed if your child takes a slightly different course. -Interactive Milestones Chart -Interactive Milestones Checklist -What Can I Do if I Suspect a Problem with My Child's Development? | Document |
| Learning in Complex Environments: The Effects of Background Speech on Early Word Learning | Loud background noise may make it harder for toddlers to learn language, according to a recent study | Document |
| Learning through Physical Play | Children develop in a holistic manner. Physical development should be seen as being important in young children’s development as intellectual development. Research has shown that physical activity in young children can enhance concentration, motivation, learning and well-being. | Document |
| Learning to Cope: Building Resilience in Yourself and Your Child | Many families face stressful situations, including parental depression, community violence, and poverty. Adversities like these can be painful for the children in these families. But the hopeful news is that research on children facing such problems has shown that many children show resilience and do surprisingly well. Resilience is the ability to cope with the stress caused by such challenging situations. You can encourage resilience in your child and develop it in yourself. Remember ? even those children who are facing the most difficult life situations do not all turn out the same. But fostering resilience in yourself and your child can help you both feel stronger. | Document |
| Lenguaje centrado en la persona | Todos merecen dignidad y respeto. Sin embargo, históricamente, nuestras palabras han contribuido a actitudes negativas y tergiversaciones respecto al valor de las personas con discapacidades en nuestra sociedad. Para acabar con la discriminación (en el trabajo, en la escuela y en nuestras comunidades), es importante dejar de usar un lenguaje que niegue el valor, la individualidad y la capacidad de una persona. Como su nombre lo indica, el lenguaje centrado en la persona pone al individuo primero y la discapacidad en segundo lugar. Es una forma objetiva de referirse a las personas con discapacidades. Al centrarse en la persona y no en la discapacidad, pretende acabar con generalizaciones, suposiciones y estereotipos nocivos. | Document |
| Lesiones y su prevención (Injuries and Injury Prevention) | Esta hoja de consejos ofrece orientación para comprender cómo ocurren las lesiones y cómo los proveedores y programas de cuidado infantil pueden tomar precauciones para reducir los riesgos.This tip sheet offers guidance on understanding how injuries occur and how child care providers and programs can take precautions to reduce risks. | Tipsheet |
| Let?s Talk About It: 5 Ways to Build Babies? Language and Communication Skills from Birth | A growing body of research reveals just how important it is for babies to be exposed to lots of language, starting at birth. Here are five ways to build strong language skills from birth. | Document |
| Letter to Family about My Child with Autism-Holidays | The Autism Society of America recommended this letter in its November newsletter as a way to prepare family and friends for holiday visits from the perspective of a child with autism. It is a useful tool for increasing awareness of the unique needs of the child, particularly at busy and sometimes over-stimulating events like holidays. |
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