Through First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, the nation is focusing on the fight to prevent childhood obesity. One of the initiative’s goals is to limit the time your child spends watching television and using other screen media. Let’s Move offers the following guidelines regarding screen time:
Taking a TV "Time Out"
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Continue ReadingHoliday Tips
The flurry of activities surrounding holiday preparations can get everyone excited, and routines can get disrupted. The following tips adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offer ways to keep your family safe and minimize disruptions during this busy time.
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Continue ReadingConsejos para las Fiestas
Las fiestas son un tiempo del año emocionante para todos. Para ayudarle a tener una temporada de fiestas seguras, he aquí algunos consejos de la American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Estos consejos ofrecen maneras de mantener su familia segura y disminuir interrupciones durante este tiempo del año.
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Continue ReadingMantenerse Involucrado
Su trabajo no termina al tomar la decisión de su cuidado de niños. Para que su niño tenga una experiencia positiva, lo incentivamos a que se mantenga involucrado. Su participación ayudará el aprendizaje y desarrollo temprano de su niño, y usted se mantendrá informado acerca de sus experiencias diarias en el cuidado de niños.
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Continue ReadingBeing Hands-On
After you’ve made your child care decision, your work continues. In order for your child to have a positive experience, we encourage you to stay involved. Your involvement will aid your child’s early learning and development and keep you informed about daily child care experiences.
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