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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Friday, February 25, 2011
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Wilder Research is conducting a survey of family child care associations in Minnesota for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The purposes of the survey are to describe:
- The number, size, scope and make-up of formal and informal associations of family child care providers
- The level and types of activities, training and professional development services offered
- Perceptions and attitudes about training requirements, the Minnesota Professional Development System, Child Care Resource and Referral training, and the Parent Aware quality rating system and ideas for how they can best serve family child care providers
- Other information useful to family child care association stakeholders for planning and decision making
Identified family child care associations will be contacted via mail or email in March, and phone interviews will be conducted in March and April, with preliminary results in June and a final report in August.
For further information about the study and interview process, please contact Jennifer Valorose at Wilder Research (jennifer.valorose@wilder.org, 651-280-2654), or Karen Gaides at the Department of Human Services (karen.gaides@state.mn.us).
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
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To help you promote Dental Health Awareness Month to parents and care givers, WCI has a webpage with oral care tips for kids of every age (plus pregnant moms!) and three free fun posters to download.
Below is the news release that went out to area media as well.
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Posted By Jane Patrick,
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Fathers should respect the mother of their children. Regardless of the feelings and the relationship with the children's mother , fathers need to treat her with respect – for the sake of their children. Kids see how parents treat one another & it sets examples and effects their lives. Children are happier and feel more secure when their parents get along. Fathers should ignore negative comments, compliment the mother when they can, and keep the lines of communication open. Fathers should try to seek common ground with mothers around common goals for their children, and they should never criticize their children’s mother in front of their children.
This tip is available through the Fergus Falls Early Childhood Initiative and the Father's Leadership Circle, educating the public on the importance of father involvement. Permission is granted to reproduce these tip in any educational piece.
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Posted By Nancy Jost,
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) believes that proper nutrition and health, a safe and nurturing home environment, and access to high-quality learning in the earliest years of life are integral to helping today’s children prepare for school and workforce success.
SHRM has joined the Partnership for America’s Economic Success, managed by the Pew Center on the States, as part of a national coalition of business leaders mobilized to improve tomorrow’s economy through smart investments in young children today.
Here's SHRM's report on meeting workforce needs through early childhood development:
Meeting the Workforce Needs of Tomorrow ... by Meeting the Development Needs of Young Children Today.
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Summer is finally upon us! Parents have several months to maximize their outdoor activity with their child and here are some resources to help them do just that. The organization Invest in Kids has a variety of tip sheets and activities to help parents enjoy the summer months with their child. Whether it's resting and relaxing, having adventures close to home or staying safe, these summer resources are a wonderful tool for you to use or provide to the parents that you work with.
http://bit.ly/b0KxkO
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Posted By Marsha Erickson,
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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If you missed June 10's "Typical Child Development" training by Shannon Grave, or would like to view it again, it's now online at:
mms://salmon.umcrookston.edu/NETS/1ChildDevelopment.wmv
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
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Blog post from Early Ed Watch: On Time Attendance: Even in the Early Years, It Matters, http://bit.ly/d3SKbY
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Friday, April 30, 2010
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Just thought you'd like to see how one Minnesota ECI coalition is expanding its outreach. Something to consider. I can help set you up!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wabasso-Area-Early-Childhood-Initiative/360196000842?v=wall
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Monday, April 26, 2010
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A report from The Urban Institute and The Brookings Institute shows that spending on children increased under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and other stimulus spending, but not proportionately to other federal spending. As ARRA expires, we project that spending on children will decline, assuming no change in current policies.
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Posted By Sheri Holm,
Monday, April 12, 2010
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Today's Fargo Forum includes a letter to the editor from Stevens County ECI Coordinator Tamy Reese. Tamy talks about the new Employers and Child Care Toolkit available online (and soon in print).
Read letter here: http://shar.es/msZrQ
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