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05
Feb

Social Emotional Health and You!   

Regina Wright Living a healthy life isn’t just about what you eat. Of course, eating healthy foods are important and exercise builds endurance and eliminates excess weight. As educators we tend to be nurturing and want to resolve world issues. We are less likely to put ourselves first. But in the long run, if you...
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05
Jun

Celebrate “Eat Your Vegetables” Day: A Fun Approach to Healthy Eating for Kids

By Beth Simon with assistance from ChatGPT As early childhood educators and child care providers, we understand the importance of instilling healthy eating habits in young children. With childhood obesity rates on the rise, it’s more crucial than ever to encourage nutritious eating from an early age. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate “Eat Your...
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17
May

Benefits of Vegetable Gardening with Children

Kelli Harris I think “playing in the dirt” has become a dying activity. I spent my summers as a child outside digging with shovels and rakes and sticks, manipulating the dirt and playing with bugs I often unearthed. When I was a center director, children would love playing in the dirt, but often I got...
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