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Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation
06/03/2013Preventing Bullying and Its Health Risks 1. Be aware of bullying and its serious ill effects and explain them to your children.2. Share this information with other parents, friends, and neighbors.3. Be encouraged and supported to continue your efforts to nurture a home environment that prom... Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation
One in five children is overweight or obese by age 6. You can help.
04/17/2013One in five children is overweight or obese by age 6. You can help. As child care and early education providers, you are a powerful force in children's lives and can help them learn habits that prevent childhood obesity and can keep them healthy for life. Focus on... One in five children is overweight or obese by age 6. You can help.
How can Minnesota child care programs keep infants and toddlers hydrated and safe in hot weather?
06/16/2026Hot days need extra planning when you care for infants and toddlers. This article helps Minnesota child care directors and providers set easy routines to protect little bodies from heat and dehydration. You will find step-by-step ideas, signs to watch for, first-aid tips, and ways to talk with famil... How can Minnesota child care programs keep infants and toddlers hydrated and safe in hot weather?
How can child care programs teach great nutrition and healthy eating habits?
05/05/2026Good food and small habits help children grow strong. This article gives simple, real ideas for child care providers and directors. You will find easy routines, menu ideas, ways to help picky eaters, and ways to work with families and staff. We include helpful resources you can use right away. Thi... How can child care programs teach great nutrition and healthy eating habits?
What Are Nevada Wellness Training Requirements for Child Care Providers?
04/23/2026Working in Nevada child care means you must finish certain health and wellness trainings so children stay safe and healthy. This article explains the rules in simple steps, shows which classes count, and gives tips to stay on track. You will see links to Nevada resources and approved courses from ... What Are Nevada Wellness Training Requirements for Child Care Providers?
What are Nevada's Wellness Training Requirements for Child Care Providers?
04/23/2026This short guide explains Nevada's #Nevada #wellness #training #providers #licensing rules for child care staff. It is written for directors and child care providers who need clear steps and links to approved courses. State requirements change — state requirements vary - check your state lic... What are Nevada's Wellness Training Requirements for Child Care Providers?
How Can New York Childcare Providers Prevent Childhood Obesity with Better Nutrition?
05/13/2026Your #nutrition work helps prevent #obesity in #children when you partner with #families and encourage #physicalactivity. This guide is for New York childcare directors and providers. It gives clear, practical steps you can use right away. We link to helpful ChildCareEd articles and public health gu... How Can New York Childcare Providers Prevent Childhood Obesity with Better Nutrition?
Business Practices and Policy
07/22/2021Registration Practices and Procedures: Registration will be accepted as long as space is available. Space is no longer available once a class/session has started. However, students are encouraged to sign up early. There are five ways to register: OnlineUse the onli... Business Practices and Policy
How Can Providers Support Children Through Friendship Changes?
07/22/2026Friendship shifts—new classmates, falling outs, moving homes—are common but emotionally powerful events for young children. If you want practical, classroom-ready strategies that help children process loss, rebuild connections, and practice repair, start with targeted training like You&r... How Can Providers Support Children Through Friendship Changes?
What Small Teacher Habits Do Children Notice the Most?
07/22/2026Are the tiny things you do each day — a soft tone, a quick smile, the way you kneel to tie a shoe — actually shaping children’s days? Small, consistent habits are the invisible curriculum that builds trust, reduces misbehavior, and supports learning. If you want focused, research-i... What Small Teacher Habits Do Children Notice the Most?
