5 Little Ways to Teach Kids to Think for Themselves—Starting as a Baby Every parent hopes to raise a kid who doesn't follow the crowd, but it can be easier said than done. Here's how experts say you can help your kid be their own person.

@uncg.edu Human Development &Family Studies Professor Stephanie Irby Coard offers tips to get children to think for themselves beginning at a young age--and says why it's so important. #childhooddevelopment #research @uncgresearch.bsky.social
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Senate committee hears support for codifying Imagination Library, which leaders say expands access to books Witnesses told the Senate committee HB 4,022 A would stabilize Oregon's Dolly Parton Imagination Library, noting statewide coverage, bilingual offerings, low per-book costs, and local fundraising needs; the committee scheduled a work session.

Oregon is on the brink of solidifying the Dolly Parton Imagination Library into law, providing free books to young children and paving the way for brighter futures!

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Tlaib Introduces Bill to Expand Head Start to 11,000,000 Children

Bright futures ahead for millions! ✨ A new bill aims to significantly expand Head Start, bringing vital early education and support to 11 million children nationwide. #HeadStart #EarlyEd #ChildhoodDevelopment

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Subcommittee approves bill to add two Florida Children's Initiative sites Representative Rosenwald's HB 933 would add two Florida Children's Initiatives sites — one in Bay County (zip 32401) and one in Broward County (Pompano) — with sponsors saying both locations completed Ounce of Prevention grant steps and that the bill has no fiscal impact on the budget.

Florida's House just took a major step to expand the Children's Initiative, adding two new sites in Bay and Broward Counties—could this be the boost our kids need?

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What repealing the ‘endangerment finding’ means for public health The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean

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Regents nominee Miss Yang highlights community after‑school model, urges listening tours and fairness Miss Yang, a single mother and founder of the 'Super Happy Healthy Kids' after‑school program, told the joint education committees she would focus on early‑childhood supports, teacher empowerment and stakeholder listening if appointed to the Board of Regents.

Miss Yang, a passionate advocate for equitable education, is pushing for direct engagement with school leaders and a focus on holistic student wellness as she seeks a seat on the Board of Regents.

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Study points to alarming link between wildfires and children’s mental health Findings add to evidence that health impacts of bushfires extend well beyond respiratory illness

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Study points to alarming link between wildfires and children’s mental health Findings add to evidence that health impacts of bushfires extend well beyond respiratory illness

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Just a reminder 💙It’s really tough growing up with an algorithm in your pocket. #delayistheway is a slow tech strategy, not a no tech strategy. Because they get #onepreciouschildhood.

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First 5 Sacramento approves $4.1 million in community-driven 'Equity & Action' grants The First 5 Sacramento Commission voted Jan. 12 to approve participatory grant awards from the Equity & Action initiative after a community-led scoring process that drew more than 400 letters of interest and 62 applications for roughly $4.1–4.2 million in available funding.

Sacramento's First 5 Commission just approved $4.1 million in grants to empower community voices and transform early childhood services!

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Confident communicators get further in life and we're so proud to be helping children get the start they deserve, all through the power of play! #ece #earlyyears #childhooddevelopment #learnthroughplay

Often called the "end of early childhood," this stage, at six years old, involves entering formal schooling and developing a more complex sense of self.

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Free Webinar Spotlight: "Hitting the Target 🎯 and Missing the Point" with Sue Palmer, chair of Upstart Scotland. Find out more about our webinars: https://loom.ly/klubxTA

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Board backs planning for virtual academy, alternative education pathways and preschool relocation The board approved planning to open a district virtual academy and 9-12 alternative education pathway, adopt new diploma options, and relocate the district's early childhood academy to a Tiffin site; administrators said initial operations will use existing staff with no new FTEs at launch.

Clear Creek Amana is paving the way for innovative education with a new virtual academy, alternative pathways for high schoolers, and a revamped preschool location to enhance accessibility and safety!

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Kids' #storytime is an important milestone in #childhood, giving them #selfesteem to thrive in the world.

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A religious upbringing in childhood is linked to poorer mental and cognitive health in later life #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #CognitiveHealth #ChildhoodDevelopment

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1955 Superego and Parenting YouTube video by HarpGnosis Books

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