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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
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| 12 Ways to Support Language Development with Infants and Toddlers | This short, sweet list is a helpful resource for families and early care and education professionals. | 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 Adorable Facts About How Babies Learn | This article, in Mental Floss, offered this and other insights: "A 2012 study of 1-year-old infants found that interactive music classes lead to better communication. The babies learned to play percussion instruments and sing songs with their parents in an early music class. Compared with a control group, these children showed a greater sensitivity to musical structures and tones, along with better early communication skills like waving goodbye or pointing to an object they wanted." | Website |
| 15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum | In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. | Document |
| 20+ Halloween Activities for Toddlers | Looking for activity ideas for toddlers? Check out this website for some fun ideas. | Website |
| 2019 Novel Coronavirus | "A new human coronavirus, called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), was discovered in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. While we know it's contagious, it is still not known how easily it spreads from person to person. Public health officials are actively investigating this virus to learn more about its impact." Here is the latest information from the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Website |
| 22 Respectful Ways to Respond when Someone Uses the "R" Word | How many of us have been in a conversation with someone--a friend or coworker, or perhaps a new acquaintance--and he or she casually uses the R-word in a derogatory way? It can be a difficult situation to navigate, especially with someone you're not totally comfortable with. What's the best way to express how problematic and hurtful that word can be? We teamed up with Spread the Word to End the Word to ask our Facebook communities how they respond (respectfully) when it happens. These are just some of the great suggestions we received. | Document |
| 37 Children’s Books to Help Talk About Racism & Discrimination | Talking to our children about racism and discrimination is as necessary as it is uncomfortable for most parents. The books on this list are a selection of picture books and novels about the past and the present. | Document |
| 4 Million Kids in Early Care and Education Settings Will Soon Get Healthier Foods | New standards will improve nutrition; providers can maximize benefits by adopting best practices | Document |
| 4 Sensory Snow Activities to Try | It's important to opportunities for young children to discover the environment around them and getting outside is important for everyone’s health. One of the best ways to do this is through sensory activities that combine playful fun and constructive learning. | Website |
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