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The Importance Of Recognizing Obesity In Children
07/04/2008Childhood obesity has become a significant global #health concern, with prevalence rates rising at an alarming rate. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of overweight or obese children and #adolescents has increased tenfold over the past four decades. Recognizing and addres... The Importance Of Recognizing Obesity In Children
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
01/11/2024The Ohio Healthy Programs for child care facilities address the significant issue of childhood obesity, as highlighted by the CDC's 2018 report revealing that 1 in 5 children are affected. In Ohio, WIC data from the same year indicates that 14.6%-15.4% of 2-4 year olds were overweight, emphasizing t... Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP)
Supporting Breastfeeding Practices in Child Care Training for Daycare Centers
09/25/2018Supporting breastfeeding practices is a critical aspect of providing comprehensive care for infants and #toddlers in child care settings. Maryland child care directors and #teachers working in facilities with infants and toddlers are required to complete approved training in supporting breastfeedi... Supporting Breastfeeding Practices in Child Care Training for Daycare Centers
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in New Jersey
01/08/2024The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to child care providers, schools, and other organizations offering nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in their care. Administered by the U.S. Department... The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in New Jersey
North Dakota and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
01/08/2024The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to child care providers, schools, and other organizations offering nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in their care. Administered by the U.S. Department... North Dakota and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Science exploration during Halloween
10/10/2022Halloween is a thrilling time for children, filled with costumes, candies, and an air of mystery. For child care providers, it's an excellent opportunity to infuse excitement into learning through science exploration activities. By combining the spookiness of the season with hands-on experiments, ... Science exploration during Halloween
Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
12/23/2021As a former preschool teacher, I can remember vividly watching the weather forecast each day to see what kind of day I was going to have. Rainy days were the absolute worst news I could get, especially if the rain was going to last all day, or even worse, all week! How was I po... Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
Active Play to Support Learning
11/14/2022Physical development during the early childhood years consists of developing bones, muscles, nerves, and physical skills, resulting in coordination and endurance. For young children, active play also goes hand in hand with learning, communicating, and connecting with people and the world around the... Active Play to Support Learning
Let’s Get Physical!
04/28/2022We have all heard how physical activity is good for you, but have we ever wondered what benefits it provides children? We know children need to run and develop their gross motor muscles, but what other benefits does running after a ball have? According to early childhood research by ACT Health, s... Let’s Get Physical!
Free CDA Introduction Course
10/25/2022ChildCareEd is proud to offer a FREE course detailing the CDA Credentialing process. CDA Introduction 1 Hour In this course, providers will learn what it takes to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. For many in the early childhood education field, the CDA Credential i... Free CDA Introduction Course
