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#MilestoneMonday... At around 18 months, your little one may start trying to use a spoon at mealtime—an exciting (and messy) milestone! This is a great opportunity to introduce new, healthy foods they can scoop up on their own. Think yogurt, soft-cooked carrots, or small peach pieces.![]()
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Curious about what other milestones to look for at 18 months?![]()
Check out the CDC’s checklist: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/checklist/18-month-checklist-form.html![]()
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#ActEarly #MilestoneChecklist #BeInformed #ChildhoodDevelopment #MilestonesMatter
Here is the latest newsletter from the RAISE Center with a focus on #FinancialPlanning.![]()
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how to help youth with disabilities achieve greater financial literacy.![]()
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Speaking Up for Yourself as a Parent with I/DD: Finding Your Voice: Speaking so People Truly Listen-Webinar Recording![]()
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One Family's Story with SED/SMI Webinar![]()
May's #mentalhealth Month when we'll learn what #seriousemotionaldisturbance (SED) and #seriousmentalillness (SMI) mean.![]()
May 1, 1:30pm![]()
Family Connections: One Family's Story with SED/SMI
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Back to Basics - Learning about Serious Emotional Disturbance or Serious Mental Illness
#HealthyTechnology Use Can Be Hard for Kids-![]()
Left unchecked, most children will overuse or misuse technology. Parents & educators have an important role to play in helping kids learn when they’ve crossed the line ![]()
Screen Time & Technology - Child Mind Institute
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