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Steps for Picking Up and Dropping Off Your Child
Tiny Tots & Little Tykes

Night Terrors
NeMours Kids Health

When Saying NO Causes A Meltdown-How To Say No Without Saying No
Mel Peirce, Parent Coaching

MN Child Passenger Safety Law Update
News Release
MN Department of Public Safety

Summer Safety Tips: Staying Safe Outdoors
healthychildren.org

Helping Kids Get the Sleep they Need
Society of Behavioral Medicine

Social-Emotional
Pathways.org

Benefits of Family Dinners
The Family Dinner Project.org

Encouraging Excellent Eating Early
USDA & Myplate.gov

Don’t Let Backtalk Ruin Your Day, Moving from Conflict to Cooperation
Child Development Institute

Age-Appropriate Chores that Work! Encouraging Responsibility in Children
Child Development Institute

The Truth About Food Pouches
New York Times

How to Build Independence in Preschoolers
by Child Mind Institute

Screen Time Linked to Development Delays
by CNN Health

Understanding Executive Functioning

6 Ways to Teach Kids to be Kind
by parents.com

Family Rituals: What Are They?
by raisingchildren.net.au

Just Breathe

How to Support Children’s Approaches to Learning? Play With Them!
by NAEYC

How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Childs Diet
by healthychildren.org

Brush, Book, Bed: How to Structure Your Child’s Nighttime Routine
by healthychildren.org

A Few Calm Down Techniques
by Conscious Discipline

5 Tips For Being Present, Not Perfect, During The Holiday Season
by Devereux Center for Resilient Children

Brain Building
by vroom.org

The Case Against Spanking
by Brendan L. Smith from the American Psychological Association website

Teaching Kids About Emotions
by Children’s Health

Tips for Picky Eaters
by healthychildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Screen Time and Children
by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need

Helping Your Preschool Child with Computational Thinking
by NAEYC

Creating a Safe Space for Your Child at Home
presented by Tiny Tots from “Conscious Discipline”

Emotional Regulation in Children
by Parenting for Brain

How To Keep Your Kids Warm & Safe In Car Seats Without Bulky Coats
by WCCO

With COVID Still Lurking, Other Illnesses Add To Parent Woes
by Associated Press

Top 10 Good Parenting Tips
by Parenting for Brain

Open Ended Questions for Kids and Parents
by Gathered Again

Strategies to Prevent Challenging Behavior
by Center for Inclusive Child Care

Safety Check-Up On Products In Your Home
by Consumer Product Safety Commission

Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?
American Academy of Pediatrics

Are We Raising Unhelpful Bossy Children? Here is the Fix.
MPR News

Injury Prevention & Control: Creating Positive Childhood Experiences
by the CDC

Social-Emotional (What are social-emotional skills?)
by Pathways

Helping Kids Make Decisions
by Child Mind Institute

What’s Wrong With Helicopter Parenting
by Child Mind Institute

Holidays During the Pandemic
by Child Mind Institute

Talking to Toddlers
by Child Mind Institute

Parking Lot Safety Tips
by Very Well Family

Family Resources for Remote Learning and academic resources for preschoolers-school agers and beyond
by Child Mind Institute

Supporting Collaboration and Group Work in Preschoolers: Here’s What to Know
by Today

Five Ways to Encourage and Celebrate Diversity with Early Learners
by Parent Toolkit

50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try With Kids of All Ages
by GoZen

Make a Tree Smile (or Snarl)
by Childhood by Nature

Childhood Stress
by KidsHealth

7 Secrets of Fun Families
by Parents

10 Habits to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child
by Aha! Parenting

Conscious Discipline for Parents: Stop Hijacking Natural Consequences
by Jessica Flowers

How to Make Grateful Kids
by Jill Suttie

Standford Psychology Expert: This is the No. 1 Skill Parents Need to Teach Their Kids-But Most Don’t
by Make It

Science Says The Most Successful Kids Have Parents Who Do These Five Things
by Inc.

Make Your Kid’s Bedtime Battle Free
by WebMD

10 Habits to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Child
by Aha! Parenting

Teaching Your Children How to Follow Your Directions With Success
by Conscious Discipline

How Do I Respond When Other Children Are Being Mean To Mine?
by Conscious Discipline

Handling an Attention Seeking Child

ACEs Science

Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
by NAEYC

Life Skills by Age
by Of The Hearth

Groundbreaking Study Examines Effects Of Screen Time On Kids
by CBS News

Tips For Holidays and Parenting: Letting Joy Win Over Stress
by Psychology Today

The Benefits Of Storytime
by Experience Life

Communicating With Kids=Hearing Things Differently
by Conscious Discipline

Parenting is Hard: Help in Raising Well-Adjusted Children
by Odessa American

Here’s How To Pick The Best Kids App For Family Vacations
by National Public Radio Ed

Why It’s Important to Partner With Your Child’s Teacher
by Understood

How to Use Conscious Discipline Skills During Meal Times
by Conscious Discipline

10 Things To Know About Math
by NAEYC

To Discipline Means To Teach
by Circle of Parents

How to Use Positive Language to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
taken from challengingbehavior.org

Why a Child’s Social-Emotional Skills are So Important
taken from psychologytoday.com

TIPS & GAMES TO BATTLE THE WINTER BLUES:
3 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues
by Positive Parenting Solutions
6 Fun Indoor Games to Beat the Winter Blues
by Youthland Academy

Safety Tips for Holiday Gift Buying
by US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Breastfeeding a Second Child
by JUSTMOMMIES

Your Preschooler and Bedtime
by Aha! Parenting

Tantrums, Tears, and Tempers: Behavior is Communication
from Pacer Center

Studies Say Earlier Bedtimes Lead to Smarter, Healthier Kids
from Good Housekeeping by Marlisse A. Cepeda

*We Can! GO, SLOW, and WHOA Foods
*U R What U Eat
*Fun Family Recipes
from the “We Can!” program by the National Institutes of Health

5 Steps To Nuture Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
by Aha! Parenting.com

Differences Between Maternal and Paternal Book Reading to Children
by Pathyways.org

Ready4K
Free app

Benefits of Breastfeeding
by parents.com

How to Raise a Kind Child
by Kidlutions

Let’s Move-Parents Take Action
by letsmove.gov

How Do I Handle My Toddler’s Temper Tantrums
by Dr. Becky Bailey

Tips for Holidays and Parenting: Letting Joy Win Over Stress
by Kevin D. Arnold Ph.D., ABPP

Defiant Young Children and Toddlers
by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson

Help Your Child Have a Happy Morning
by pacer.org

Connection Requires Four Critical Elements
by Conscious Discipline

3 Ways to Promote Healthy Self-Confidence for Kids
by Healthy Kids

Tips to Help You Teach Your Child

Why I Wouldn’t Recommend Baby Food Pouches
by Dr. Dina Kulik

Take it Outside
by Earlychildhood NEWS

We will be implementing a new type of discipline into our program. It is called Conscious Discipline. Attached are a few printouts and you can also find out more information about it here.
(Print Outs) Conscious Discipline

Top 10 Parenting Tips
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When Parents Should Be Concerned About Early Reading Skills
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Click here for some information on “Behavioral Milestones.”
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How To Deal With Picky Eaters
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Brain Building Basics
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*Establishing Bedtime Routines for Children
*Sleep Guideline Chart for Different Ages of Children
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7 More Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent (Part 6 of a Six Part Series)
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7 More Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent (Part 5 of a Six Part Series)
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9 More Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent (Part 4 of a Six Part Series)
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8 More Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent (Part 3 of a Six Part Series)
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9 More Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent (Part 2 of a Six Part Series)
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10 Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent
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Child’s Play and Why You Should Play With Your Child
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How to Promote Literacy at Home
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10 Tips for Setting Good Examples
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Should You Spank Your Child?
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Leaving Children Unattended in a Car
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Look Before You Lock
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How Video Games Affect Young Children
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Summer Safety
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The Importance of Hand Washing
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The Importance of Outdoor Play
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How to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary
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How Video Games Affect Young Children

Dressing For Winter

The Impact of Spanking

How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?

Halloween Safety

Budgeting Tips for Parents

Positive Discipline

10 Reasons Why You Should Read To Your Children

Summer Bug Safety

TV Could Be Disrupting Your Child’s Sleep

Eat Your Rainbow

Does Your Child Know How to Push Your Buttons?

Healthy Sleeping Habits for Children

 

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