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Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Others, Oh My!
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
Health and Safety
Evacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!
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
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Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term Impact
December 19, 2022
Signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). Read More
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Seizures and Seizure Management in Early Childhood
June 22, 2022
Learn about seizures and seizure management in young children. Read More
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Safe and Healthy Sleep for Infants and Young Children, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
December 22, 2020
Safe sleep practices for infants and young children. Read More
Head Start Region 9 Health and Safety Infants Toddlers
Safe Environments During COVID-19
December 4, 2020
Learn about cleaning procedures related to COVID-19. Read More
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You Can Become a Biting Solution Expert!
August 6, 2020
A proven, problem-solving approach to intervening more effectively in habitual biting situations. Read More
Challenging Behavior Health and Safety Learning Environments
Avoiding Exposure to Hazardous Materials in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
February 25, 2020
Information about safe use and storage of hazardous materials. Read More
Head Start Region 9 Health and Safety
Administration of Medication in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
January 23, 2020
Learn best practices for giving medications and documentation required. Read More
Head Start Region 9 Health and Safety
ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the Confusion
July 24, 2019
Symptoms of ADHD, the process of making an ADHD diagnosis, and classroom interventions to support children with ADHD. Read More
Challenging Behavior Child Growth and Development Health and Safety Special Needs
Reducing the Stigma of HIV/AIDS
July 12, 2019
Understanding HIV/AIDS, stigma surrounding it, and how to reduce the stigma Read More
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The Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory Issues
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
Health and Safety Learning Environments
Child Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
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
Health and Safety
Safety Tips for Young Children
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
Health and Safety Learning Environments Special Needs
Keeping Children and Staff Healthy: Ways to Manage the Spread of Illness
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
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Feeding Tips for Young Children
April 17, 2018
The developmental stages of feeding and practical tips for teaching young children how to eat. Read More
Health and Safety Nutrition Special Needs