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I’m excited to announce that after a short break, we’re bringing back the Adventures in Eating feature on this blog! We’re excited for how it may positively impact teachers, children, and families. Mary
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In honor of Child Life Month, this month’s guest speaker is a Certified Child Life Specialist. I’m honored to introduce Morgan Livingstone. Morgan says, “As a Certified Child Life Specialist I am an expert in
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The end of the year also means the beginning of extra celebrations. Don’t let these fun celebrations be full of excess sugar, fat and calories. Make it a goal to limit these at your celebrations. There are a lot of tips and
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My colleague recently shared an article with me from ExchangeEveryDay that is such an important topic. Working with families and children is a service profession and generally child care providers are others-centered. Therefore,
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In my Health, Safety, and Nutrition class, we’re in the safety unit which involves not only indoor and outdoor environments, but also safe sleep environments. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the leading cause of
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KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE ON THE ROAD: AN UPDATE ON CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY “One of our most basic responsibilities as parents is to keep our children safe.
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This month’s guest speaker is Mr. Jon Fitzgerald from the Hug Me Hug You! Initiative. His message tells of a powerful new partnership in Carver County for young children in foster care. I’ve included an excerpt from
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This recipe provides many opportunities to involve children. Click here to view the entire Pumpkin Pancakes recipe, including pictures.
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In Adventures for Healthy Eating, we have been discussing foods that are good to eat for growing bodies and minds. This adventure takes a different twist on healthy eating, but is important an overall healthy adventure for
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Nutrition is critical to overall child development. It impacts social, emotional, and physical development. This topic is close to the heart of this month’s guest speaker, Jamie Bonczyk. Jamie obtained her M.A. from
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Farm to School Now that school has started again, it can be difficult to know what your child is eating on a daily basis. You may try your hardest to provide fresh and healthy foods at home, but when they go to school often
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SIDS/SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME TRAINING July 18, 2013 6-8 p.m. A training on SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome will be given by Dawn Braa at the Dakota County Technical College (1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068) on July 18, 2013
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“After the deaths of three babies in a little more than a year, Dakota County is preparing a wake-up campaign to motivate home child-care providers to put infants down to sleep on their backs.” -Star Tribune
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Consumer Reports states that you should retire a car seat when: It has passed the expiration date It has been in a crash The child has outgrown it It is damaged It’s not safe to use a car seat that has any of these
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I might be hosting an infant/child CPR class with a certified trainer in my home with mannequins, etc.. Last time it was $50.00. Space would be limited. I’ll schedule an evening in March once I get a few takers.
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I recently had the opportunity to preview the Fit 4 You™ Kit by Hatch®. Fit 4 You™ helps teachers/providers to integrate movement and nutrition into centers and activities. It’s important to note that the activities
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Winter Herb Garden for your Home It’s a new year and I’m sure you or someone in your household made a resolution to eat healthier. This winter make eating healthy fun and exciting for the whole family by growing an indoor
