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Navegación por la dinámica de hermanos: Apoyo a los hermanos de niños con necesidades especiales (Navigating Sibling Dynamics: Supporting Siblings of Children with Special Needs)	Ofrecer apoyo y comprensión a los niños que tienen un hermano con necesidades especiales.Offer support and understanding to children who have a sibling with special needs.	Tipsheet
Navigating Sibling Dynamics	Longtime CICC partner and colleague Cory Woosley of Minneapolis College joins us for an important conversation about navigating the relationships of siblings when one has a diagnosis of a special need. Cory shares her perspective as a parent of a child with a disability and how her family traversed this path. We discuss the idea of Glass Children, Parentification, and ways to support healthy overall development of the sibling who may have some unique needs and behaviors that get overlooked. Be sure to check out our NEW Self-Study on this important topic: Navigating Sibling Dynamics-The Impact of Special Needs on Family Relationships	Podcast
Noticing Same and Different: The Concept of Comparison with Infants and Toddlers	“More” is often one of children’s first words. Infants attend to differences, though they don’t yet discriminate between “more” as quantity or magnitude/size or intensity of sensation. Toddlers are beginning to differentiate between attributes and develop a spectrum of preferences. These are all examples of the origins of the precursor math concept of Comparison, that is noticing sameness and difference." Check out this article from The Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative.	Website
Nutrition	Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).	Website
Nutrition and Behavior	Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. Our conversation focuses on the connection between the foods a child eats and their behaviors. Join the conversation and check out these helpful resources that she shared during the episode. (Length 24:22)🌟Additional Resources:📱 Start Solids with Confidence - Solid Starts App🔗 healthychildren.org - Nutrition📖 Healthy Kids Happy Kids - By: Elisa Song, MD(Helpful Hint: This isn’t about having a “perfect diet.” Even small changes can make a big difference. Talking with children about how foods make them feel builds self-awareness, which can support regulation and help them feel better in their bodies.)	Podcast
Off to a Great Start	The new website from Hands & Voices offers providers and families resources and activities to support the early intervention journey of families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hands & Voices is a nonprofit organization run by parents who are dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It has local chapters made up mostly of parents along with professionals.	Website
Oral Health	Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Use the resources below to promote a healthy mouth. Learn about proper toothbrushing and other preventive measures and how to find a dentist. This resource is from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).
Oral Health: Health Tips for Families	This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy.	Document
Parent Cell Phone Use Can Halt a Child’s Language Learning	Researchers at Temple University’s Language Learning Lab found that children are less likely to learn a new word when a phone call interrupts the child’s conversation with their parent. To learn more about this research, check out this video interview with researcher Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.	Website
Parenting and the Development of Children’s Emotions	Ever wondered how children learn to share their feelings? Studies reveal that three main factors observed in parents help determine how children will express their emotions. These are: 1) how parents display their own emotions, 2) how parents respond to the child's emotions, 3) and the family's overall emotional demeanor. Learn more from this video and article, in English and Spanish.