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Handwashing: the best prevention for colds and flu
Washing your hands and your kids’ hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs
Physical Punishment – It’s Harmful and It Doesn’t Work
The misgivings many parents feel around administering physical punishment are well founded. Research shows that not only does physical punishment not work, it can have detrimental effects on a child’s healthy development.
Supporting and Encouraging Children’s Right to be Heard
Children learn and grow through participating and engaging with others. Active participation involves expressing their ideas and having their views listened to, respected and valued by adults and peers. All children – no matter what age or stage of development – are able to express themselves, though the ways and means may differ. Babies cry,
I Have the Right to Play!
For young children, play is more than just a fun activity. Research has shown that play contributes to a child’s healthy development.
Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
Quality child care includes supporting the success and continuation of breastfeeding. A flexible child care provider is a valuable partner in supporting the mother’s decision to continue to breastfeed.
Early Identification for Children with Special Needs
Taking the following 10 steps can lead to securing help for a child with special needs, the family and child care providers — everyone on the team.
ECE Topics at a glance
Search evidence-based professional practice resources, articles, research, stories from ECEs in the field, reports, statistics and news. Explore our ECE topics whether you’re starting out on your journey or are an experienced decision maker or policy advisor. Find valuable information to grow in your journey to become your best ECE self. You can also join us for an interactive webinar.
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