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80x3 Podcast Series - Part 3: Early Childhood Budgets, Boards, and Brain Development Join our guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.  Barriers are highlighted as we talk through ways to foster organizational shifts, economic investment, stressing board recruitment and engagement as ways to support your organization’s work.  Podcast
89 Percent of Parents Would Have Emotionally Healthier Kids If They Stopped This 1 Habit Researchers found a connection between parents who stopped to interact with devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops during time with their children and those children's behavioral problems, including hyperactivity, whining, and tantrums. Document
A Better Start: Why Classroom Diversity Matters in Early Education The results of this study show racial/ethnic and economic disparities in preschool enrollment and in the quality of preschool that children experience. Among families who do enroll in preschool, the study finds that most children attend classrooms that are homogenous in family income, and often in race/ethnicity as well. The result is a segregated system in which low-income and minority children often attend low-quality and non-diverse early-childhood programs. The authors discuss researching findings on why the socioeconomic and racial/ethnic composition of early childhood classrooms is important and provide a number of suggestions for steps that can be taken to increase diversity. Document
A Child Who Flies “Under the Radar”--When a Diagnosis Isn’t Made: Part Three In this podcast, we will continue the last conversation by looking at 4-5 year olds. It is easy at times to see a child’s behavior outside of the context of their age and stage. When we look again at what we are hoping to teach children in a larger sense, we can begin to appreciate some of those challenging behaviors as their way at reaching important milestones! Podcast
A Conversation with Grandma This short YouTube video highlights the importance of having a conversation with babies.  Grandparents can be wonderful conversation partners! Website
A Guide for Families of Children with Autism Navigating the path of an autism diagnosis can present families with a formidable challenge. As a parent or caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum, you are well acquainted with the distinctive blend of joys and obstacles that accompany nurturing such a child. Every individual with autism possesses exceptional qualities, difficulties, and distinctiveness. Cultivating an understanding of your child’s requirements and providing the necessary support demands patience, knowledge, and a network of support.The resource was found on the Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law website. Website
A Guide to Executive Function Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University created this Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them throughout life. Document
A List of Essential Children's Books To Empower Black Girls To Love Their Hair It's amazing how much work still remains to address the lack of children's books that represent little black girls. After some research we decided to put together this list of essential books that help empower young girls to love their natural self. Website
A Parent's Guide to First Aid In homes where there are small children, safety is an important issue. Parents want to protect their children from all potential dangers and will most often take steps to make their home as safe an environment as possible. Unfortunately, despite one's best efforts, accidents may still happen. The National Safety Council cites injuries as the leading cause of childhood death. Of the accidents that cause these injuries, half occur in the home. When they do, parents or guardians will need to be prepared to take the necessary action. Understanding basic first aid and how to apply it according to the injury and age of the child is critical and can save the life of their child. Website
A Quick Guide to Disability Language "When describing disabilities, many people use either People-First Language or Identity-First Language. This guide from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities offers information and tips on using language that promotes dignity and respect for everyone." Document
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