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L@s niñ@s con una mala salud bucodental suelen faltar más a la escuela y recibir calificaciones más bajas que l@s niñ@s con una buena salud bucodental.
Learn the importance of children's oral health and how to support it.
Give yourself and those around you a lot of grace right now. The days are long and we are all exhausted. Be kind and compassionate but remember, “If compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” – Jack Kornfield
We all know life looks very different during a pandemic and changes what our day-to-day routines are within a child care center/program. What were best practices before may be a bit different during a pandemic. IdahoSTARS encourages ALL child care providers to follow CDC guidance on how to reduce risk within your programs and prevent transmission.
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Las enfermedades transmitidas por medio de los alimentos pueden ser causadas por bacterias, virus y parásitos, y l@s niñ@s corren un mayor riesgo de contraer estas infecciones. Obtenga más información sobre formas de aumentar la seguridad con los alimentos y proteger a l@s niñ@s.
Foodborne illnesses can be caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites and children are at greater risk from these infections! Learn more about ways to increase food safety and protect children.
One of the most important components of infant brain growth and development is sleep! Read more about safe sleep practices, developmental differences in sleep, and creating a positive sleep environment for children.
As of January 12th, Child Care Providers have been moved up to be included among essential workers that are eligible to receive a COVID-19 Vaccine. Find out more about how to register yourself and/or your staff!
We’re living through unprecedented and challenging times and it’s more important than ever to practice gratitude. Teaching and practicing gratitude in children at a young age can help them grow up to be happier adults. Read more about strategies that can help inspire gratitude.