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Let’s Talk…Diversity Discussion (Infants & Toddlers)
Guest blogger Jamie Smith, ISU Environmental Rating Scale Assessor, continues her discussion on diversity. I often hear providers and teachers say that they struggle to discuss diversity with infants...
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Let’s Talk…Water Play & Summer Safety
Water play is a way to keep cool and have fun during late summer’s heat and humidity. Guest blogger Jamie Smith, ISU Environmental Rating Scale Assessor, shares important considerations when staying...
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Last Minute Trick or Treat Reminders
Your favorite super hero, princess, monster, or witch is anxiously awaiting trick or treat night, and you’re just as anxious to see them show off their costume! Each community has different...
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Smart 911
I was fortunate to be able to attend the Iowa Children and Youth in Disasters Summit on Friday, September 22nd. The summit was sponsored by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and...
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Let’s Talk… Sense of Wonder
Take a look at the photograph for this post… what do you see? Probably the first thing you notice is a warm, sunny beach, especially as we here in Iowa head into the long, cold, dreary months of...
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Pinterest Fail
Most of you have probably heard the phrase “Pinterest Fail” in the last few years, and some of you have probably experienced some yourself. It’s easy to find something on Pinterest or another website...
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Let’s Talk… Remember the School Agers
‘Tis the season!! For colder weather, gift giving, busier than normal schedules, and school breaks (both scheduled and weather imposed) that find many of our programs infiltrated with “big kids”…...
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If it’s too good to be true….
I was recently shown a new type of infant crib bumper that was made of “breathable mesh” and on the packaging stated that it had been “approved by pediatricians.” The packaging also said that the...
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Let’s Talk… Coaching
Growing up, I was one of those kids who folks said couldn’t walk and chew gum at the same time, so I can’t say I had a lot of experience with sports. But somehow I brought into the world four...
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The Flu: Tips and Resources
Coughs, sneezes, and runny noses- these are all common this time of year, especially in childcare programs. I have friends and family who have been affected this year by the flu, and in each program...
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