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Description: This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...
Webinar | Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process
Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process/Cómo asociarse con las familias en el proceso de aprendizaje digital: This session explores how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.
Webinar | OSEP Discipline & Behavior Guidance 2022: Part 2
In this webinar, a presentation and discussion regarding the Department’s recently released, Guidance to Help Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline.
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#MilestoneMonday…Looking for ways to support your toddler’s growth?![]()
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Here are some positive parenting tips that may help:![]()
- Set up a special time to read books with your toddler.![]()
- Encourage your child to take part in pretend play.![]()
- Help your child to explore things around them by taking them on a walk or wagon ride.![]()
- Encourage your child to tell you their name and age.![]()
- Teach your child simple songs like Itsy Bitsy Spider, or other cultural childhood rhymes.![]()
- Give your child attention and praise when they follow instructions and show positive behavior and limit attention for defiant behavior like tantrums.![]()
- Teach your child acceptable ways to show that they are upset.![]()
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Learn more about positive parenting or for more parenting tips for young children:![]()
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www.cdc.gov/child-development/positive-parenting-tips/toddlers-2-3-years.html![]()
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#ActEarly #Toddler #PositiveParenting #ToddlerLearning #EarlyChildhood
#AsegureSuHogarContraElSuicidio - #suicideprevention-![]()
En varios estados, el #suicidio es la principal causa de muerte en jóvenes de 12 a 19 años y la segunda en edades de 20 a 44 años.![]()
Este folleto ofrece consejos e ideas para mantener a su familia segura.
For #parents When They Learn That Their Child Has a #disability-![]()
You Are Not Alone |![]()
If you have recently learned that your child has a #developmentaldelay or a disability (which may or may not be completely defined), this message may be for you![]()
You Are Not Alone - Center for Parent Information and Resources
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You Are Not Alone For Parents When They Learn That Their Child Has a Disability by Patricia McGill Smith PDF version In Spanish | En español If you have recently learned that your child has a develop...
#SelfCare Strategies for #parents-![]()
These days, time for yourself may be close to nonexistent. Here are some ideas for self-care no matter how tight you are on time.![]()
How to Be Present at Work, In Relationships, and More
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The whole IDEA of being present might feel daunting and unattainable, but all it takes are a few tweaks to your daily habits.
#SuicideProofing Your Home-![]()
In several states, #suicide is the first leading cause of death for youth ages 12-19 and second leading cause of death for ages 20-44.![]()
This brochure offers tips and ideas for keeping your family safe.![]()
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