Are you the parent of a 3-5 year old? If so, then you will want to know more about Early Childhood Screening! Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how a child is growing and developing and is intended for children between 3-5 years of age to help identify any learning or health concerns prior to the start of kindergarten. Tune into this webinar to learn more about this free screening offered through local school districts!
Early literacy is developed when we sing a lullaby, listen and respond to a baby’s babbling, say a mealtime prayer, read the directions for making pancakes, or write an email to grandma. All of these meaningful activities help children learn language, vocabulary, and the purpose of print. These are the skills they need to be good readers. Participate in this webinar to find out more about family literacy, consider what you are already doing and learn new ideas. The presenter is Angèle Sancho Passe, author of Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? A toolkit for preparing children and families (Redleaf Press, 2010)
Will my child be ready for kindergarten? How will I know? Children are born learning and they are good at it! And, they need your help and support to ensure that they are fully prepared to head off to Kindergarten and a successful school experience. In this webinar we will discuss developmental milestones birth through five and provide resources and strategies for you to support your developing child. We will also discuss Kindergarten Readiness Indicators, explore additional resource links and videos and discuss how these resources can support you, your child’s first and most important teacher! Our Ready Kids also need Ready Schools and Involved Communities to support their success. We will explore what you can do to support your schools and communities to be ready for your children.
Frequent Residential Mobility and Young Children's Well-being
February 21, 2012
In this study, Child Trends examined a fairly select group - children younger than six who have experienced five or more moves (who we term "frequent movers").
Evidence suggests that for the youngest children, prolonged or severe exposure to abuse, neglect and economic hardship - exacerbated by a dearth of stable, supportive relationships with adults - can provoke a "toxic stress response" with lifelong consequences. Such stress may influence brain development and increase the risk for illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
This article is one of many focused on parenting education in Special Issue: Parenting Education and Support: Advances in Theory and Research in Child Welfare 85 (5) 853-866
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future is an early childhood substance abuse prevention program developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 6, Building Blocks will help you open up the lines of communication with young children-and make it easier to keep those lines of communication open as they grow older.
This webinar will offer encouragement, information, and perspective to new fathers as to what to expect in their new role as father. We will address issues related to the child’s development, the father’s development, co-parenting, cultural myths/pressures related to fathering, fears, opportunities, family of origin, and families with special needs. There will also be time to field questions and discuss opportunities and resources for continual support and encouragement.
