Stem In Groups
The University of Washington has found a way to get young learners more interested and competent in STEM subjects—learn in groups.
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UW Today (University of Washington)
Play To Learn
Play is how we learn to learn. Beginning at birth, children need lots of play time. Here’s why.
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The Power of Play (Minnesota Children’s Museum)
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play (NAEYC)
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play (NAEYC)
Play Labs
If children learn through play, then a playground is their laboratory. Make sure the playground at your child care meets your little learner’s needs. Listen now.
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Playground and Water Safety Guidelines (MSDE)
Playground Safety (Kids Health)
Where Danger Lurks: Evaluating New and Existing Playground Equipment (Early Childhood News)
Playground Safety (Kids Health)
Where Danger Lurks: Evaluating New and Existing Playground Equipment (Early Childhood News)
Multiple Intelligences
Why do some subjects seem harder or easier than others? The Theory of Multiple Intelligences offers explanation of why we all learn differently.
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Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Northern Illinois University)
Mommy Brain
As a mom, do you ever feel like a superhero? Well, it’s possible that pregnancy and childbirth may be giving you Super Mommy Brain! Listen now.
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What Happens to a Woman’s Brain When She Becomes a Mother (The Atlantic)
Does Having a Baby Really Make It Harder to Concentrate? (Our American Stories)
Does Having a Baby Really Make It Harder to Concentrate? (Our American Stories)
Provider's Paychecks
Many of the professionals entrusted to care for our children are severely underpaid and relying on public assistance to make ends meet. They deserve better.
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Trends in Child Care (MFN)
The State of Early Childhood Workforce (Center for the Study of Child Care Employment)
The State of Early Childhood Workforce (Center for the Study of Child Care Employment)
What To Look For
It’s time to make the hardest choice a new parent can make: selecting a child care provider. Find out if you’re ready.
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What Unites U.S.
Americans just can’t find common ground any more. It seems we’re split down party lines and the division is only getting wider. Except on one issue. Listen now to find out what unites us.
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A Divided Electorate is United On Early Childhood Education (First Five Years Fund)
Medicaid Expansion
A mother’s lack of health care coverage can have a devastating impact on her children. Find out how.
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Medicaid Expansion Helps Kids by Helping Moms Get Care for Maternal Depression (Center for Law and Social Policy)
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Safe, Stable Homes Lead to Healthier Children and Families for Baltimore (Children's Healthwatch)
Reduce Poverty by Improving Housing Stability (Urban Institute)
The Family Options Study (HUD)
Reduce Poverty by Improving Housing Stability (Urban Institute)
The Family Options Study (HUD)