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| **NEW** Safe, Seen And Supported - Caring For Children In Foster And Kinship Care In Early Education | Describe the experiences and needs of infants and young children in foster and kinship care, including the impact of trauma on development, behavior, and relationships. Recognize the importance of partnering with birth families, foster and kinship caregivers, and other professionals. Identify trauma-informed, relationship-based strategies that support safety, connection, and resilience. This self-study was written by Michele Fallon, LICSW, IMH-E®, a licensed clinical social worker endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Mentor through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. She has more than 50 years of experience working with young children, families, and caregivers in a variety of settings, including early care and education, foster care, home visiting, medical settings, and therapeutic early childhood classrooms. A former instructor at the University of Minnesota, Michele currently provides infant and early childhood mental health reflective consultation and training for multidisciplinary practitioners working with young children and their families. Knowledge and Competency Framework AreasIX: Trauma Informed Care (10 Hours)CDA Content AreasContent Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (10 Hours)Level 1 – ExploresThis self-study was developed with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start. Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE! | Course |
| *NEW* Child Development: Milestones and Concerns | Describe developmental milestones across physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional domains. Explain how observation and developmental screening guide early responses and support family partnerships. Identify local referral resources that connect families to supports that help children thrive.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -I: Child Development and Learning (10 Hours)CDA Content Area -VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (10 Hours)Level 1 - Explores | Course |
| 4 S's of Attachment | From DANIEL J. SIEGEL, M.D. AND TINA PAYNE BRYSON, Ph.D: Children who form secure attachments with their caregivers lead happier and more fulfilling lives. These bonds are formed when parents respond to the needs of their children by providing the Four S’s. Here is a great " refrigerator sheet." | Document |
| 5 Tips for Baby’s First Halloween: Fun not Frightful | Halloween can easily be an overwhelming holiday for the littlest trick-or-treaters. This article contains helpful ideas to help infants and toddlers have fun. | Document |
| 5 ways screen time can benefit children and families | The AAP recommends five ways for parents and young children to use media positively. | Document |
| 7 Secrets to Toddler Discipline | Just saying “no” doesn’t always work. How to get your child to live and learn -- and not lose your cool in the process. | Document |
| Access to Pre-K Education Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act | This policy brief is an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and discusses policies that can help to increase the number of homeless children in pre-k programs. | Document |
| Active Supervision: Outside | Keep children safe outside by following the active supervision strategies in this tip sheet. | Tipsheet |
| Afar Mabaadi' oo Muhiim ku ah Xanaanada Kuhaboon Da'da iyo Korinimada Caruurta Yar Yar oo Dhan (Four Key Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Inclusive Care) | Mabaadi'da muhiimka ah ee lagama maarmaanka u ah bixinta daryeel ku habboon korriinka carruurta oo dhan. The key principles necessary to provide developmentally appropriate care for all children. | Tipsheet |
| Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan | Sample form for development of an action plan. | Document |
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