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Delivering Support to Families with Young Learners
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There’s nothing like the unique relationship between a parent and child. But did you know that strengthening your bond at an early age helps a child develop crucial social skills?
To bond with your infant or toddler, make sure to talk with your child, especially as you go about your daily tasks like changing their diaper or giving them snacks. Pause to give them to time to respond, and you can hear them progress from making sounds to forming words and phrases.
You can bond with your preschool-age child by making them feel seen and heard. Offer them a warm greeting and an encouraging goodbye. Ask them about their day and remember details about their lives so that they know they are valued.
Learn more
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Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th!
One random act of kindness can have a ripple effect and spread compassion throughout your family, community, and the world. February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day where you can celebrate and share kindness. A small act can make a major difference in someone’s day. Plus, it is easy to participate with your whole family! Check out these kindness ideas you can try:
- Write a letter saying thank you to someone you look up to.
- Compliment the first three people you talk to.
- Bring flowers, crafts, or treats to teachers, child care providers, librarians, first responders, or other community members you appreciate.
- Pick up litter.
- Leave a kind online review for a local business.
- Donate something you have to spare.
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Do You Know What to Do If Your Child Care Program Closes?
In the event of harsh winter weather, your child care program might need to have an emergency closure. Do you know your child care program’s plan for closures? Connect with your child care provider and consider these three questions before a closure happens:
- How will you be notified of closures and the plan to reopen?
- Is the provider able to care for your child if you are unable to reach them for several hours?
- If the facility must be evacuated, do you know where to pick up your child?
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Did You Know...?
Modeling Self Care Teaches Your Child Good Habits
It can be easy to forget to look after yourself as you take care of your children. But your children are always watching and learning from your own habits. If you value self care and model good habits for your child, they can learn to practice self care too. Showing your child good self care can look like:
- Talking about feelings
- Setting boundaries
- Demonstrating the importance of rest
- Doing healthy activities together
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