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Babysitting Safety Tips
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Babysitting Safety Tips

This one-page babysitting safety handout gives quick reminders about bathtub safety, hot liquids, baby bottles, CPR, cleaning supplies, stove safety, fire escape plans, and keeping lighters away fr... Read more
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Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers
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Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers

A Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers provides essential information and practical tips to keep children safe, healthy, and emotionally supported while under temporary care. Using ... Read more
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Baby Safety Checklist
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Baby Safety Checklist

A baby safety checklist helps parents and caregivers identify and address common hazards at home and on the go, such as safe sleep practices, choking hazards, and fall risks. Regularly update and u... Read more
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers

This question-and-answer guide explains safe sleep practices that help reduce the risk of SIDS, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, and keeping soft items ... Read more
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Tips for Helping Your Toddler Sleep
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Tips for Helping Your Toddler Sleep

Support better bedtime habits with this toddler sleep resource for families. It shares easy ways to build a calming bedtime routine, explains how night waking can be temporary, and offers practical... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children

Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators

Help reduce the risk of injury while caring for young children with this easy-to-follow safety infographic. This printable resource shares practical reminders about back support, lifting safely, av... Read more
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Cold Weather Safety
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Cold Weather Safety

Help keep children safe, healthy, and warm with this cold weather safety resource for families and early childhood settings. It includes tips for dressing in layers, watching for frostbite, staying... Read more
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Summer Safety Tips
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Summer Safety Tips

Support safe outdoor play during the summer with this practical early childhood resource. It includes guidance on weather conditions, sun protection, hydration, water safety, playground safety, and... Read more
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Poisonous Plants Safety Guide
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Poisonous Plants Safety Guide

Review important plant safety information with this resource on common poisonous plants and poisoning prevention. This guide includes safety tips for homes and outdoor spaces, what to do in a poiso... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines

A helpful resource for families and child care providers who want to support healthy sleep habits for young children. This resource shares guidance on creating consistent sleep routines, promoting ... Read more
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CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet
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CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet

The CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet gives child care providers a clear overview of important health and safety training topics. It is a useful resource for learning about training expect... Read more
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Health and Safety Training Resources for Child Care Providers
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Health and Safety Training Resources for Child Care Providers

A helpful guide for understanding important training topics in early childhood education. This resource covers key areas like safe sleep, emergency preparedness, medication administration, infectio... Read more
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Safe Sleep for Babies: A Simple Guide for Caregivers
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Safe Sleep for Babies: A Simple Guide for Caregivers

A clear, supportive safe-sleep guide for families and caregivers that explains how to reduce sleep-related risks and create a safer sleep environment. Great as a trusted handout for infant rooms an... Read more
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1 2 3 Eyes on Me
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1 2 3 Eyes on Me

Need a quick way to get your group’s attention without raising your voice? This free guide breaks down how to teach and use “1-2-3, Eyes on Me” with clear steps, practice tips, age-based adap... Read more
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License: CCBY
Signs of Abuse and Neglect. Mixed Ages. Safety.
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Signs of Abuse and Neglect. Mixed Ages. Safety.

Signs of #abuse and #neglect can vary depending on the ages of the individuals involved. In #children, some common signs may include unexplained bruises, withdrawal from normal activities, sudden c... Read more
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Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling. Infant/Toddler. Safety.
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Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling. Infant/Toddler. Safety.

Safe #sleep practices and #swaddling are essential for ensuring the #safety and well-being of #infants and #toddlers. It is recommended to place infants on their backs to sleep in a crib or bassine... Read more
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Safe Sleep for Babies
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Safe Sleep for Babies

A quick, evidence-based CDC handout for training and family education that outlines recommended infant safe sleep practices, shows how common unsafe behaviors are, and lists action steps for caregi... Read more
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Maryland Window Covering Guidelines. Admin. Safety.
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Maryland Window Covering Guidelines. Admin. Safety.

Maryland Window Covering Guidelines aim to ensure the #safety of individuals by implementing regulations and standards for window coverings. These guidelines are designed to prevent accidents and i... Read more
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for #safe_sleep practices for infants and toddlers to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. The updated guidelines includ... Read more
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Supervising Children. Mixed Ages. Safety.
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Supervising Children. Mixed Ages. Safety.

Supervising #children of #mixed-ages requires careful attention to ensure their #safety. It is important to provide appropriate supervision and guidance, considering the varying developmental needs... Read more
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Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety. Mixed-Ages. Admin.
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Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety. Mixed-Ages. Admin.

What strategies can be implemented to ensure #active-supervision and #safety in a #mixed-age setting? How can #administrators promote a culture of active supervision and safety among staff members ... Read more
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A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families
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A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families

A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families is a comprehensive resource designed to help professionals engage in effective discussions about #safety with families. It provides practical strategi... Read more
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster

The Safe Sleep in Child Care poster provides essential information and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of infants during naptime or bedtime in child care settings. It emphasizes the ... Read more
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