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The Place of Medications in Children’s Treatment: A Conversation with Psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve “As parents, we often have strong reactions to the idea of medicating our children because of emotional or behavioral
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You don’t have to step foot out of your home or office to participate in one of these webinars. You won’t need to pay a large fee or drive a long distance either. In fact, these free webinars are available online.
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Do you feel the urge to ‘bail’ your child out or ‘save’ them when they forget something, etc.? It’s sometimes instintive as parents, but we need to build competency at every age. Marti and Erin from
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T.E.A.C.H. is now accepting applications for their April 1 deadline (for individuals taking classes this summer). Click on THIS LINK to access the application. Need a refresher on what T.E.A.C.H. is? Click HERE. Have a question
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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 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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Pack a Little Patience for the Adventure As a dietitian and mother of a 5 and 8 year old, I have found that feeding young children really is an adventure. The adventure was especially interesting with my 8 year old daughter when
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When a child is bullied in words or actions the pain can last a lifetime. Even witnessing bullying can lead to anxiety and depression. Children who bully also are at high risk for a host of long-term problems, so it’s in
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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA is a scholarship program intended to help early childhood and school-age care professionals increase their levels of education, compensation and commitment to the field. T.E.A.C.H. has a
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From the Mom Enough show- We all want our children to succeed in school and life, but the qualities we think are most important are not always what matter most. After years of writing about education and child development for New
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MaryAnn Faubion Kohl, award-winning author, publisher, literary agent, and educational consultant, has devoted her professional life to children’s art and creativity. Her philosophy, “It’s the process, not the
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I recently learned about Google Alerts. Maybe you already use it but if you don’t, this post may interest you. “Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your
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Fashion Anarchy v. Fashion Facism? A new generation of young teachers, combined with more casual trends in dress, has raised some prickly questions about what is appropriate attire for teachers. Teachers with tattoos, piercings
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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
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Students in my Children with Differing Abilities class learned about children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As the number of children diagnosed with Autism increases, it is imperative that teachers are prepared to meet their
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Welcome to 2013! Our first guest speaker of the new year is Dr. Harvey Karp, a nationally renowned pediatrician and child developmentalist. The popularity of his work has made him America’s most read pediatrician!
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Tips for Talking With Children After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Our hearts are with those affected by the tragic shooting last week. Children and families may have questions, concerns, and fears as they try to understand the
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Adventures in Eating is a blog feature that focuses on interactive ways to get youth and families excited about eating healthy. Each month we will have a new topical post, as well as a new recipe. Mary and Jamie will
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My Health, Safety, and Nutrition class is currently in the Nutrition Unit. They’ve been identifying concepts in child development & nutrition, food safety, and menu planning. Last week Jane Rezac, Community Nutrition
