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Sharing developmental concerns can be one of the most difficult conversations that we may have with a family in our care. This conversation can strengthen the partnership and trust between care provider and a child’s family when each person feels valued and respected in the relationship. Let’s dialogue about how to share developmental concerns in a way that can support families in accessing resources for their child.

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In childcare setting, big feelings show up every day from baby cries to toddler tantrums to preschool meltdowns. But these moments are more than just challenges, they’re opportunities to help children grow their emotional intelligence. This engaging, heart-centered training will help childcare providers understand what emotional intelligence really means and how it develops from infancy through the school years. We’ll explore how to name feelings, model healthy coping, and create an environment where all emotions are welcomed, not feared. With simple tools and everyday strategies, childcare providers will feel more confident helping children understand and express their emotions in ways that support their emotional intelligence and long-term well-being.

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This three-hour Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) approved training will teach basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid techniques for infants, children, and adults.

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Este entrenamiento aprobado por el Departamento de Servicios de Niños y Familias (DCFS) de 3 horas le enseñará la Resucitación Cardiopulmonar (RCP) básica y las técnicas básicas de primeros auxilios para bebés, niños y adultos. La certificación es válida un año hasta la fecha.

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Todos los comportamientos que muestran los niños tienen un significado. Los comportamientos deben ser entendidos, y luego identificados antes de las intervenciones se pueden determinar. Observaciones y documentación juegan un papel clave en la comprensión y el apoyo de la conducta de los niños.

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This is a 2-part training. Part 1 will be held on 10/27/2025 and Part 2 will be on 10/29/2025. This training provides participants with an overview of child development, health, and safety issues for children birth through early school-age. Emphasis will be on understanding patterns of development, developmental domains, and the role of nutrition in development. In addition, health and safety issues will address supporting the growth of healthy children—from the basics such as handwashing to more in-depth practices surrounding healthy procedures and disease prevention. Participants will learn more about emergency planning/preparedness and first aid as well as identify tips for maintaining safe indoor/outdoor environments.

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Understanding feelings and being able to communicate m in healthy ways are important foundational communication skills for babies and toddlers. Very young children achieve emotional literacy through their interactions with their family members and caregivers within everyday routines and activities. Let’s explore emotional literacy and discover strategies, including the construction of a file folder feeling books to support the emotional literacy development of infants and toddlers in your care.

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Esta capacitación será enfocada en explorar cuales son las ciencias naturales y sus ramas. Identificar las fortalezas del programa infantil para fomentar las ciencias naturales en la rutina diaria. Y desarrollar nuevos sistemas de enseñanza para que a través de estrategias científicas y métodos experimentales los niños comprendan el mundo que los rodea.