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- Helping Children in Child Care Handle Anger
- Anger and frustration are common emotions for young children. Child care providers can help young children learn how to handle anger in productive ways by helping...
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- Ways Child Care Providers Can Help Childen Deal with Grief and Loss
- Young children need help and support to understand death and other losses. Learn how to help young children grieve.
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- Adapting the Child Care Environment for Children with Special Needs
- Many child care providers work with children who have disabilities or special needs. Remember that children with special needs are children first, and have...
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- Creative Art Helps Children Develop across Many Domains
- Young children can practice many important skills through art activities.
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- Helping Children in Child Care Learn Healthy Eating Habits
- Child care providers can follow these simple suggestions to encourage healthy attitude toward food.
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- Why Do Some Children in Child Care Bite Others?
- Biting tends to be most common between about 18 months and 3 or 4 years of age. Although many children never bite, biting is not uncommon in groups of toddlers...
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- Three "Bs" in Child Care: Blocks, Balls, and Books
- Blocks, balls, and books are staples of any child care curriculum!
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- Guidelines for Applying Sunscreen in a Child Care Program
- Child care providers can help protect children from the sun by applying sunscreen regularly and appropriately.
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In This Resource Area
- Ages and Stages
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- NEW! Children with Special Needs
- Early Learning and School Readiness
- Guidance and Discipline
- Health and Safety
- Nutrition and Physical Activity
- State Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Hands-on Activities for Child Care
- Story-Stretching Ideas for Child Care
- NEW! Blog: Child Care and Military Families
- Online Professional Development for Child Care Providers
- University Extension Websites on Early Childhood and Child Care
- Resource Links Related to Early Childhood and Child Care
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