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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Traumatic Experiences | "When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. These resources, from Sesame Street in Communities, highlights ways to bring these factors to life." | Website |
| Tribal Best Practices - Family Engagement Toolkit | The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) has developed a toolkit to promote family engagement. | Document |
| UCLA Child & Adolescent Anxiety Program | UCLA Child & Adolescent Anxiety Program website is home to The Child and Adolescent OCD and Anxiety Program (CAAP), which is a clinical research program that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and related problems in children and adolescents. Their goal is to provide effective treatments for youth suffering from anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's and other tic disorders, and trichotillomania. Fact sheets, treatment in CA, and current research is available through this site. | Website |
| 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 |
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