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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding and Eliminating Expulsion in Early Childhood Programs | Research tells us that high-quality, supportive early childhood programs have a positive effect on the lives of infants, young children, and families. Early childhood programs help support young children’s readiness for school and lifelong success. Here is a PDF from National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness. | Website |
| Understanding Parental Incarceration | This tip sheet explores how parental incarceration, an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), affects children’s development, attachment, and sense of stability. | Tipsheet |
| Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development | This June 2015 brief from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provides basic information about brain development and the effects of abuse and neglect on that development. It is meant to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect on children who come to the attention of the child welfare system. | Document |
| Understanding the positive developmental impact of travel | "Family holidays are a memorable experience, but did you know they’re also full of developmental opportunities for children as they grow up?" Here is a guide created by We Love Holidays, Ltd. The guide looks "at why travel can be fantastic for kids and provide advice for making the most out of the time you get to travel as a family. Spending time outdoors, learning new skills, experiencing different cultures, exploring the history of different places—there are so many benefits to family travel. This guide is a must-read for any parent looking to understand the impact of travel on childhood development." | Website |
| Uniting the Power of Music and Books to Empower Unhoused Children and Mothers | "Children's books and music help unhoused mothers and children connect with their own experiences and each other." Authored by: Elise Pennington, Leah WaldoNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | Document |
| Utilizing the MACMH Toolkit for Healing-Centered Practice | In this episode, Priscilla Weigel talks with MACMH Infant & Early Childhood Director Lauren Moberg about work the MN Association for Children’s Mental Health has been doing as a part of the MN Preschool Development Grant to support professionals in early care and education in their working with young children and families who have experienced stress and trauma. To view the toolkit, click HERE | Podcast |
| Video: Who Does Incarceration Impact? | Impacts of Incarceration is a video series created by The Pathfinder Network. It is designed to educate, empower, and create meaningful change by sharing the stories, wisdom, and resilience of people impacted by incarceration. | Website |
| Visiting a Correctional Facility Tip Sheet | "There are many details to consider when planning a visit. These include prison regulations, unanticipated expenses, the busy demands of daily life, school, and work, and the intense emotions that connecting with a parent in prison can bring up. All of these may present barriers to visiting but the benefits of staying connected throughout a period of incarceration are well documented." This tip sheet, created by Resilience Beyond Incarceration, walks you through the important steps of planning a visit. | Document |
| Walking to Joy: Using Our Values as Our Map | An article posted on the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC website, written by Kim Lee Ripley about finding JOY during the pandemic. | Website |
| Washburn Center for Children | The Washburn Center highlights its mission to help families and children at risk, suffering from mental health issues related to chemical dependencies and independent. Publications, articles, feedback from families, insurance info, and lots of relevant links and location information. Five Minneapolis locations and lots of volunteer opportunities. | Website |
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