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Screen Sense What the Research Says About the Impact of Media on Children Under 3 Years Old From Zero to Three, "Babies today are born into a world full of rich human interaction and engaging screen media experiences. This leaves parents with a lot of questions! Are you curious about the role that screen media should play in your child’s life? Wondering if screen time is damaging, or if it is just another form of media (like books) that can be used to help children learn?" Website
Screen Time Excessive screen time in childhood has been linked to a range of health problems, including increased risk of obesity and reduced cognitive development. This tip sheet explores the impact of screen time on young children and provides strategies to help support parents in reducing screen time at home. Tipsheet
Scripted Story: Some Days are Different This Social Story from The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations "acknowledges that children might spend time in a different classroom and temporarily have different teachers and peers. The language in the story explains that the adults in the classroom are there to help them throughout the day and acknowledges that children might feel sad or worried when they are in a different classroom. Having copies in each classroom allows for consistency across the program in how the changes are explained to children and how the adults at school can support young children during the times of uncertainty." Document
Scripted Story: When Our Teacher is Away, We Can Still Learn and Play This Social Story from The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, "will help teachers and program staff prepare children for when their teacher is away. Teachers are encouraged to read a scripted story, like the sample version, to children before a planned absence to reassure children and help them understand what will happen in the classroom when the teacher is away. Place the scripted story in an easy-to-find place should a substitute need to use the story. Then, substitute teachers can use the story to help children understand their role within the classroom and reassure children that their teacher will be back soon." Document
Secondary Traumatic Stress Coping with the effects of others' trauma can be draining and can have lasting negative effects. It is not uncommon for educators who deal with traumatized children to develop their own symptoms of traumatic stress. This is known as secondary traumatic stress. Website
SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS: A FACT SHEET FOR CHILD-SERVING PROFESSIONALS Offers child-serving professionals information about secondary traumatic stress (STS). This fact sheet describes how individuals experience STS, understanding who is at risk, how to identify STS, strategies for prevention and intervention, and essential elements to address STS. Document
Seguridad contra incendios en el cuidado infantil: Consideraciones para niños con discapacidades (Fire Safety in Child Care: Special Considerations for Children with Disabilities) La seguridad contra incendios en los programas de cuidado infantil implica concientización, educación, práctica y adaptaciones. El conocimiento de las necesidades individuales de cada niño es esencial para garantizar su seguridad en caso de una evacuación por incendio. Con algunas adaptaciones implementadas, la seguridad contra incendios intencional es la forma más efectiva de reducir los riesgos de incendio para las personas con discapacidades.Fire safety in child care programs involves awareness, education, practice, and making accommodations. Knowledge of each child’s individual needs is essential to ensuring their safety in the event of a fire evacuation. With a few adaptions in place, intentional fire safety is the most effective way to reduce risks of fire for individuals with disabilities. Tipsheet
Seizure Training The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota strives to enhance the quality of life of those affected by seizures. 1 in 10 Americans have had or will experience a seizure at some point in their life, and children under the age of 18 make up the largest percentage of new epilepsy cases. Therefore, anyone working with children should be aware of the changes in first aid for seizures. In an effort to create awareness and acceptance of those living with epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota offers FREE educational programs on Seizure Recognition and First Aid for businesses, group homes, health professionals, school personnel, and childcare workers. The one-hour training covers the causes of epilepsy, prevention and first aid for seizures, and the primary types of seizures. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota also provides student education programs, advocacy and support services, information and referral, and youth and family programs. To set up a free training for your staff or to inquire about our other programs and services, please call Tracy Reardon at 651-287-2312 or Angie Wiesner at 651-287-2313. Document
Seizures The types of seizures and how to respond to them. Tipsheet
Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc The Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. website is designed to help parents and educators assess the cause of selective mutism and figure out how to take a team approach to treat it. Consultation, sensitivity training, an educator's section, a healthcare providers section, and related links and ability to contact the site operators with direct questions. Website
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