When you buy local foods you can boost your local economy, access fresher and more nutritious produce, strengthen community connections, and more. But, did you know buying local foods also supports sustainable, environmentally friendly practices? Click read more to learn about the environmental benefits of buying local foods and how to purchase them for your program!
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Go NAPSACC collects success stories to hear how using Go NAPSACC has impacted ECE programs, communities, organizations, or states. Educators, consultants, and partners can share their successes to be featured on Go NAPSACC’s social media, motivate others, and celebrate their accomplishments! Click read more to learn how Diapers 2 Diplomas used Go NAPSACC to reach their goals!
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Talking with children about different cultures and serving them new cultural foods can help them learn about cultures from around the world. With Hispanic Heritage Month approaching, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latine cultures in your program. Click read more to learn about Hispanic and Latine foods to try and ideas for serving them in your program!
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Many families face barriers to breastfeeding that can cause them to stop breastfeeding early. These barriers affect communities differently, with Black families breastfeeding at lower rates.
A lack of breastfeeding knowledge and support is a crucial barrier that affects families of young children. As an early childhood educator, you can offer breastfeeding support, resources, and information to help families along their breastfeeding journey. Click read more to learn ways you can empower families to continue to breastfeed!
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While summer is a great time for outdoor play, it also brings high temperatures that can become harmful. Extreme heat can affect children's health and development, and low-income communities and people of color may experience greater exposure to extreme heat. Click read more to learn about disparities in heat exposure and how you can ensure safe outdoor play for the children in your ECE program.
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