By: Barbara Bredell-Searle As I was thinking of a topic for this blog issue, I was sitting in my primary doctor’s office waiting to get my yearly physical. That day, my husband was with me since he had a day off from work. As I continued to sit in the waiting room, I turned to...Read More

By: Barbara Bredell-Searle As I was thinking of a topic for this blog issue, I was sitting in my primary doctor’s office waiting to get my yearly physical. That day, my husband was with me since he had a day off from work. As I continued to sit in the waiting room, I turned to...Read More

By: Barbara Bredell-Searle As I was thinking of a topic for this blog issue, I was sitting in my primary doctor’s office waiting to get my yearly physical. That day, my husband was with me since he had a day off from work. As I continued to sit in the waiting room, I turned to...Read More

Shannon Dryden Healthy Early Childhood Coordinator Get Healthy Philly – Philadelphia Department of Public Health  A healthy start is essential for young children, providing a strong foundation for learning and developing healthy habits for their entire lives. Chronic disease is one of the leading causes of death and in Philadelphia; six of the leading causes...Read More

  Bobbi Philson Music is a powerful tool that early childhood teachers can use to support and nurture many developmental domains: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language/literacy. Additionally, vital brain connections are being formed during these early years from 0-3. Being intentional about integrating music into your classroom routines will help you to identify developmental milestones...Read More