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The Benefits and Joys of Messy, Open-Ended Outdoor Play Inclusion Matters hosts a conversation with our own CICC Program Manager, Kellee Nelson and we explore nature play.  Kellee highlights the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud, offering young children in our care the important experience of being outside in nature, being curious, getting messy, and having fun! Podcast
The Community Hub: Kohl's Autism Awareness This centralized source of resources builds awareness and understanding of people living with autism spectrum disorder in our communities. The Community Hub provides a vast amount of practical resources to enhance function and quality of life, increase safety, and improve the effectiveness of community services. By using the Community Hub, individuals with autism, family members, professionals, service providers, and other members of the community can feel more comfortable during common daily activities at home, school, and other community settings. Website
The Danger Zone: Children more susceptible to weight gain in summer than we think Many people still labor under the illusion that kids are more active during the summer. This common-sense logic believes that it is simply a matter of getting children to play outside and to use summer activities to gain better control of a child’s weight. The sad reality is that summer is one of the worst times for children to gain weight.  Document
The Director as an Inspired Leader: The Work of Vision and Intention Designed for early childhood Directors, this tip sheet highlights reflective leadership practices that promote emotional safety, strong relationships, and organizational health. It emphasizes calm leadership, staff support, and aligning values with daily decision-making.
The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR®) provides a central location for voluntary submission of genetic test information by providers. The scope includes the test's purpose, methodology, validity, evidence of the test's usefulness, and laboratory contacts and credentials. The overarching goal of the GTR is to advance the public health and research into the genetic basis of health and disease. Website
The Genius of Play This website is a great source for play ideas that build on these skills, expert advice and the latest research on the value of play. Website
The Importance of Responsive Feeding One of the major factors that contributes to healthy growth and development is the feeding of a child. This info module addresses the concept that how a child is fed is critical since the infant and toddler years are when food preferences and dietary patterns begin to develop.   Info Module
The Minnesota Early Hearing Detection And Intervention The Minnesota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program ensures that all newborns are screened for hearing loss. Children need screening for hearing loss beyond the newborn period. Not all newborns receive recommended follow-up and not all hearing loss can be identified at birth. Continued periodic hearing screening programs are critical for identifying a wide range of hearing health needs not found though hospital-based newborn hearing screening programs. Website
The Opioid Crisis Addiction can suffocate a community—especially its youngest members. However, schools that employ trauma-informed practices are giving childhood victims of the opioid epidemic a fighting chance. Document
The Power of Touch is Important in the NICU One in ten infants is born prematurely and spends an extended amount of time in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, after birth. This video, in English and Spanish, highlights research that shows why a small gesture, like touching, can make a big difference and support the development of preemies. Website