Child Hunger in Kansas
August 22, 2022 | By Martha Terhaar![Child Hunger in Kansas](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1257120432.jpg)
Providers serve millions of meals to Kansas kids each year through programs like the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), universal school lunch and breakfast, and summer
read moreUsing Proven Early Childhood Interventions to Combat ACES
August 18, 2022 | By David Jordan![Early Childhood Interventions](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1055006798.jpg)
Toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are major influences on a child’s overall development — affecting school readiness, student success, physical and mental health, and other
read moreWorksite Wellness for Child Care Professionals
August 18, 2022 | By Andrew Hodgson![Worksite Wellness](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1347104425.jpg)
If you’re interested in starting a wellness program at your child care facility, consider these tips and
read moreRecognizing Monkeypox in Early Child Care
August 8, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Monkeypox written newspaper](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1405980902.jpg)
General hygiene guidelines such as sanitizing, disinfecting, and excluding for signs/symptoms of illness in the Early Child Care Environment are still effective ways to prevent disease
read moreMental Health Tips for Child Care Professionals
August 2, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Mental Health Tips for Child Care Professionals](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1308292203.jpg)
Your position comes with great responsibility for little ones. But have you forgotten about the great responsibility you have for
read moreImprove Safety in Child Care
August 2, 2022 | By Kathy Attar![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1409981215.jpg)
Unfortunately, our everyday environments, including child care settings, may expose us to dangerous pesticides and lead, among other environmental hazards, that can impede a child’s mental or physical
read moreVaccinations in Early Care & Education
August 1, 2022 | By Erica Goldsby![Vaccinations in Early Care & Education](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1360302181.jpg)
Encouraging parents to keep their child’s vaccinations up to date is an important way to ensure that the children in your program remain healthy and protected against serious
read moreBack-to-School Blues
July 29, 2022 | By Ashley Sias![Back to School Blues](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1279125993.jpg)
As we head into back-to-school season, it’s time to think about preparing your program for the departure of school-aged
read moreEngaging Families to Improve Early Childhood Systems
July 28, 2022 | By Heather Smith![Engaging Families](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1332931498.jpg)
After a decade of focusing primarily on children with special health care needs, the FAC has expanded to address the needs of four more populations: women/moms, early childhood, children, and
read moreHealthy Habit Influencers
July 22, 2022 | By Georgia S. Thompson![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1202686504.jpg)
Strengthening ECE systems for health takes time, but we have identified a few key strategies to help state and local leaders get
read moreLetting Joy In Through Playful Learning
July 22, 2022 | By Jennifer Burgardt![Letting joy in through playful learning](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-626856916.jpg)
Recent research and professional development topics for early childhood professionals revolve around the importance of playful learning within the context of building relationships as key to later academic success.
read moreChild Care and Vaccinations
July 18, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1094446614.jpg)
In June 2022, the FDA granted emergency authorization to both Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 years of age. Both the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all eligible infants and children without contraindications get vaccinated. The COVID-19
read moreStarting a Child Care Business
July 13, 2022 | By Beth Dibben![Starting a Child Care Business Just Got Way Easier](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1156506168.jpg)
If you’re looking to start a child care business, you now have access to Child Care Health Consultants to guide you through the sometimes overwhelming
read moreAn Innovative Grant/Loan Hybrid to Attract New Providers
July 8, 2022 | By Kelly Gourley![An Innovative Grant/Loan](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1278858409-1.jpg)
Because the costs and complexities of opening a child care center are so burdensome, the community decided to incentivize people to start up new in-home facilities.
read moreBehind the Scenes of the CCHC Network
June 23, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Child Care Nurse Consultant](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1319103401.jpg)
Behind the Scenes of the CCHC Network with Two Kansas Providers Providers at a large child care center and a small group home, both with decades of experience, explain what they gained from the Child Care Health Consultation service. Kim Vanderfohe, director of Butterfly Funhouse
read moreTo Celebrate Juneteenth, Let’s Work to End Inequity in Kansas
June 19, 2022 | By Bridget Banks![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/iStock-1323406727.jpg)
Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth), which commemorates the end of slavery in this country, is considered one of the longest-running African American holidays.
read moreRecruiting and Retaining Culturally Responsive Staff in Early Childhood Education Settings
June 15, 2022 | By Bridget Banks![Culturally Responsive Staff](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1146472948.jpg)
To ensure that all children in ECE programs are receiving the best possible start in life, it’s imperative to recruit and retain staff who are culturally responsive and willing to engage diverse
read moreSafe Sleep and SIDS
May 26, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![child sleeping safely Safe sleep and SIDS](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/iStock-1198320942.jpg)
Article by Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network An article about new research on SIDS that has been gaining traction in the Safe Sleep Community. This research may lead to greater ability to screen risk of SIDS, but that is only a small portion of sleep-related deaths. The recent
read moreQuality Training for New Child Care Providers
May 16, 2022 | By Linda Logan![Person searching online child care search](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/iStock-1226452601.jpg)
Research has linked child care quality and young children’s developmental outcomes with the training of providers and educators.
read moreUsing a Career Pathway to Recruit and Retain Child Care Providers and Educators
May 11, 2022 | By Hannah McGahey![using careering pathway](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1335930216.jpg)
In order to reduce the shortage, we need to retain our current child care providers and educators and attract more to the field. Establishing a career pathway is a foundational tool for accomplishing these
read moreNew! Point-in-Time Data Relaunched
April 26, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Point In Time Map Logo](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/KANSAS_COUNTIES_realtime.png)
Child Care Aware of Kansas connects everyone with a stake in child care — families, child care providers, businesses, local and state leaders, and community members — to the information and ideas they need to take action. We work to empower communities to tackle the lack of
read moreGrowing Generations of Kansans
March 28, 2022 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Growing Generations of Kansans kids gardnening](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-892515966.jpg)
By Chelsy Spiller is an Early Care and Education Specialist at Child Care Aware of Kansas. Originally published in the Summer 2020 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Growing Generations of Kansans The benefits of gardening with children are innumerable. One of my favorite reasons for
read moreSupporting Social-Emotional Development
March 18, 2022 | By Erica Figueroa![Social Emotional Development Happy Hands Painting](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1044754290.jpg)
Babies, toddlers, and children rely on nurturing relationships with adults to assist them in learning how to control or respond appropriately to their
read moreHeading Off Temper Tantrums
February 22, 2022 | By Callie Hoffman![upset young girl](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/iStock-1317933913.jpg)
Infants and young children cannot regulate their emotions on their own, and they need loving adults in their lives to help them regulate and practice these skills.
read moreFree Social-Emotional Developmental Screening Available
February 1, 2022 | By Jordan Christian![A cute boy playing with preschool math manipulative toys and with a facial expression that shows wonder or thinking.](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1138497928.jpg)
By participating in a social-emotional screening, providers of all kinds can evaluate a child’s development, address any potential concerns, and connect families to services and supports in their
read moreWelcoming the Community into Your Child Care Program
January 14, 2022 | By Jillian Hoefer![Welcoming the Community into Your Child Care Program](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1312241568.jpg)
One of the most obvious ways to engage families is to involve them in day-to-day operations. You also want to make sure they have the opportunity to voice their concerns or
read moreExtending Child Care Experiences to the Home
December 22, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1254543602.jpg)
Discussing child care experiences at home strengthens kids’ brain connections. Their social and emotional development is enhanced when parents and caregivers expand on kids’ experiences by asking questions, using a variety of words, and naming feelings and emotions. Parents
read moreWhat’s Your Connection
December 22, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1257454178.jpg)
By Rachelle Soden, Training Manager, Kansas Children’s Service League. Originally published in the Spring 2021 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Connections matter in early childhood. Early care and education professionals — including child care providers, preschool teachers, and
read moreAdvocacy: Providers & Parents
December 15, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Family Resources](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1275803574.jpg)
The Voices That Should Inform Change-Process In Our Child Care System By Peggy Kelly, Executive Director, Kansas Head Start Association. Originally published in the Winter 2021 Issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Long before COVID-19 completely redesigned our lives and view of what
read moreActions Speak Louder Than Words
December 10, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-847966292.jpg)
By John Presley Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Attachment is a word in mental health circles that has taken on a dominant connotation as relating to disruptions and disorders of relationships, particularly regarding the development of
read moreHow to Pay Yourself First – Money Management for Family Child Care Providers
December 2, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of Kansas![Child Care News](https://ks.childcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1138680095.jpg)
By Tom Copeland, Trainer, Author and Advocate for Family Child Care Originally published in the Spring 2021 issue of Kansas Child Magazine. Most family child care providers know they should be saving more money for their retirement. At the end of the month, though, there is usually
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