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Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Others, Oh My!

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

March 27, 2024

Learn about head lice, bed bugs, pinworms, and other critters and how to treat and prevent infestation in your program.   Read More


Evacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

January 9, 2024

Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-...   Read More


Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term Impact

Alison D. Peak, LCSW, IMH-E

December 19, 2022

Signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT).   Read More


Seizures and Seizure Management in Early Childhood

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

June 22, 2022

Learn about seizures and seizure management in young children.   Read More


Safe and Healthy Sleep for Infants and Young Children, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

December 22, 2020

Safe sleep practices for infants and young children.   Read More

   


Safe Environments During COVID-19

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

December 4, 2020

Learn about cleaning procedures related to COVID-19.   Read More


You Can Become a Biting Solution Expert!

Lisa Poelle, MA

August 6, 2020

A proven, problem-solving approach to intervening more effectively in habitual biting situations.   Read More

  


Avoiding Exposure to Hazardous Materials in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

February 25, 2020

Information about safe use and storage of hazardous materials.   Read More

 


Administration of Medication in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

January 23, 2020

Learn best practices for giving medications and documentation required.   Read More

 


ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the Confusion

Alison D. Peak, LCSW, IMH-E

July 24, 2019

Symptoms of ADHD, the process of making an ADHD diagnosis, and classroom interventions to support children with ADHD.   Read More

   


Reducing the Stigma of HIV/AIDS

Sara Pullen, DPT, MPH

July 12, 2019

Understanding HIV/AIDS, stigma surrounding it, and how to reduce the stigma   Read More


The Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory Issues

Angela Hanscom, MOT, OTR/L

January 28, 2019

Explanation of why children are not playing outdoors as much and the effects on children, as well as ways to foster healthy sensory and motor development   Read More

 


Child Abuse and Neglect: An Overview

Marilyn Massey-Stokes, EdD, CHES, CHWC

December 28, 2018

This course covers the main types of child abuse, including signs of possible abuse, reporting suspected child abuse, and prevention activities.   Read More


Safety Tips for Young Children

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

November 26, 2018

This article guides the reader through tips on how to prevent accidents and injuries in the car, home, and at play for young children. A special section will also be presented specifically for wanderi...   Read More

  


Keeping Children and Staff Healthy: Ways to Manage the Spread of Illness

Amanda Schwartz, PhD

September 4, 2018

Young children are more likely to catch and spread minor illnesses as they build their ability to fight infections. Early education programs can do a lot to manage the spread of disease by promoting h...   Read More


Feeding Tips for Young Children

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

April 17, 2018

The developmental stages of feeding and practical tips for teaching young children how to eat.   Read More

  


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