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| 20+ Halloween Activities for Toddlers | Looking for activity ideas for toddlers? Check out this website for some fun ideas. | 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 |
| 40 Winter Activities for Toddlers | 40 fun, winter-themed crafts and activities for toddlers! | Website |
| 5 Myths About Young Children and Screen Media | Debunking common myths about the impact of screen use on babies and toddlers | Website |
| 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return | Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive--with lots of back and forth interactions--build a strong foundation in a child's brain for all future learning and development. This is called "serve and return," and it takes two to play! Follow these 5 steps to practice serve and return with your child. | Website |
| 5 Things to Know About the Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect on Children | A drastic increase in the abuse of prescription opioids has gained national attention on multiple fronts for many reasons, including the impact of opioid abuse on young children. This June 2017 infographic summarizes key facts and provides links to additional information, models, and resources. | Website |
| 5 Tips for Baby Conversations | Why should you talk to a baby? Because young children need to hear language in order to learn it. This article highlights evidence-based practices for supporting speech, language, and vocabulary development in very young children. | Website |
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