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DADS MATTER: THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT MOMS CAN DO TO HELP DADS SUCCEED "In the early months of a child’s life many dads struggle to find their role in caring for the baby and supporting mom through those exhausting days and nights. And sometimes we moms send messages, subtle and not-so-subtle, that dad just can’t measure up to our standards of care. But, in the long run, everyone will win (mom, dad, child) if dad is fully engaged as a caregiver. Andre Dukes, Vice President of Family and Community Impact Programs at Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis, joins Marti & Erin [in this Mom Enough podcast episode] to discuss the role of the father in child development, the benefits of father involvement throughout a child’s life and what we all can do to help men be the dads their children need. Website
Daily Health Checklist From the Child Care Aware of America Newsletter: Child care providers are expected to do a daily health check for each of the children in their care. The Daily Health Check checklist, produced by the Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill is a one page resource that asks answers fundamental questions about how to do the health check. (Resource references North Carolina child care rules) Document
Daily Health Checks in Early Care and Education Programs The daily health check is an important part of each school day to ensure the health and safety of all children and staff in the early care and education (ECE) program. The purpose  of the daily health check is to identify children with symptoms of illness and refer them to seek medical care when needed.  This article, from the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), can be accessed in a variety of languages. Website
Daily Picture Schedule The world can be a scary and unpredictable place for children. We can help them feel safe by making things feel predictable and familiar through the use of daily picture schedules. Document
Daily Separations and Reunions Parents, staff, and children all experience intense emotions when young children leave or return to a caregiver's program. It is important to provide emotional support for staff, parents, and children. The pattern of "give and take" that occurs among young children and their parents and caregivers shapes how children feel about themselves. Website
Dajinta Qorshaha Tageerada Habdhaqanka Wanaagsan (Positive Behavior Support Plan) Xaashidan tilmaantu waxa ay dabooshaa habka shakhsi ahaaneed ee qorsheynta, abuurista, iyo hirgelinta qorshe hab-dhaqan wanaagsan si kor loogu qaado guusha ubadka iyo ka-qaybgalka hawl-maalmeedka iyo casharrada.This tip sheet covers an individual approach to planning, creating, and implementing a positive behavior plan to promote a child's success and participation in daily activities and lessons.  Tipsheet
Data Privacy and Confidentiality Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss scenarios that come up in a child care setting related to confidential data.  What is appropriate for you to share?  The hosts examine the essential factors necessary to review when gathering and sharing private data.  Podcast
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division - Minnesota Department of Human Services The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHSD) promotes equal access for Minnesotans with hearing loss. They operate Regional Services Centers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, manage the telephone Equipment Distribution Program, and provides grants for independent living, mental health, and interpreter referral services. Website
Dealing with Head Lice in Group Settings Of the infectious diseases children can come down with, one of the most feared, though least serious, is head lice. It strikes fear in the hearts of parents and child care providers alike, mostly due to concern for stigma that the child or worker is ‘unclean’ and that ‘everyone will know.’ Document
DEC Position Statement on Low Birth Weight, Prematurity & Early Intervention The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) endorses the development of national guidelines for the identification and eligibility for Part C Early Intervention (EI) services of children born low birth weight (LBW) and preterm in the United States. When you visit this site, you can download the Full Position Statement and/or the Executive Summary. Website