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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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| Self-Care Strategies for Child Care Providers Working in Stressful Environments | Define and describe how the human stress response system works using Polyvagal Theory. Polyvagal Theory outlines how the human nervous system responds to short and long-term stress such as that faced daily by child care providers. Learn examples of ways to practice research-based self-care strategies for child care providers to incorporate into their work.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area(s) - VI: Professionalism (10 Hours) CDA Content Area - Content Area VI: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism (10 Hours)Level 2 - ImplementsNew Navigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.Click on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper. | Course |
| Self-Care Strategies for Child Care Providers: Part 1 | Part one of a two-part series highlighting the symptoms of burnout, secondary trauma, and stress and introduces the Polyvagal Theory. | Tipsheet |
| Self-Care Strategies for Child Care Providers: Part 2 | The second in a two-part series that provides ways to increase self-care by cultivating awareness, developing strategies to manage stress, the importance of social engagement, and the benefits of self-care and stress management. | Tipsheet |
| Self-Care: Taking Care of Yourself | "During this time, you and your colleagues may be experiencing different reactions. There are several ways you can find balance, be aware of your needs, and make connections. Use this list from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to help you decide which self-care strategies will work for you." | Document |
| Self-Reflection in Parenting: Getting Through Stressful Times | Again and again, parents have demonstrated the capacity to be caring and effective despite stressful and difficult experiences. With the help of family, friends, and community organizations, including Head Start, parents can deal with difficult stressors such as bereavement, job loss, or even depression. Some keys for coping are: recognizing that the experience is difficult, reaching out to others, not trying to go it alone, acknowledging the need for help, and working to set realistic goals. This can be easier said than done. Many people under stress find it painful to look at their choices and the circumstances that surround them. It can be too easy to forget the positive experiences in their lives, both individually and in the history of their family. But taking the time to think about your life and plan for the future, also known as self-reflection, can be a very useful tool for parenting through such tough times. | Document |
| Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress | Over 100 studies demonstrate that parental warmth, supportiveness, and sensitivity predict growth in self-regulation while harsh discipline techniques and maltreatment are associated with self-regulation difficulties. This 2015 review of the literature underscores the impact of early adversity and stress on self-regulation development. The report also highlights factors that may moderate the impact of stress. | Document |
| Self-Regulation Snap Shot #1: A Focus on Infants and Toddlers | Adult caregivers such as parents, teachers, coaches, and other mentors play a critical role in shaping and supporting self-regulation development from birth through young adulthood through an interactive process called “co-regulation.” This tip sheet was based on a series of reports prepared for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). | Tipsheet |
| SEN Teacher | SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. | Website |
| Señales de Alarma y Referido (Red Flags and Referral) | El aprendizaje sucede a través de nuestra vida, comenzando al nacer. Los niños aprenden y crecen físicamente, socialmente y cognitivamente. Developmental milestones for children birth to three years of age, and what to do when there are developmental concerns. | Tipsheet |
| Sensory Child | Welcome to SensoryChild.com, a comprehensive resource for parents and caregivers of children with Sensory Processing Disorder (?SPD?). Created by parents of a child with SPD, SensoryChild.com is the result of six years of one family?s journey to navigate the often-bewildering world their child lives in. | Website |
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