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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Childhood obesity affects almost 1 in 5 children in the United States. It can lead to obesity in adulthood, chronic health conditions, low self-esteem, and more. Click read more to learn about how nutrition and physical activity behaviors, racism, and stress can impact children's health and how ECE programs can help.
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In moderation, educational, high-quality screen time can reinforce good habits and skills. However, media programming often lacks diversity, representation, and inclusion. Click read more to learn about the importance of choosing diverse programming for children.
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Gardening helps teach children responsibility and promotes physical activity and outdoor experiences that support children’s health and development. However, not all children have access to outdoor spaces like gardens to learn and play. Click read more to learn about disparities in access to ECE program gardens and how ECE programs can help bridge these gaps.
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