May 18, 2017
New Online Course: Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adopted emergency regulations on March 20, 2017. These regulations will help New York State fulfill the health and safety requirements set forth by the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) that all licensed/registered and enrolled legally-exempt programs need to comply with by September 30, 2017. We are pleased to announce that our new course, "Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning," will help you meet this requirement. Sign up today to take this fully narrated, interactive 5-hour course.
Apr 20, 2017
More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children. Join us on June 1, 2017 for our videoconference titled "More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children." During this training, you'll gain valuable information about the various ways we communicate and the impact it has on child development. You'll also learn techniques you can use to help children respond instead of react during times of stress. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, so register today!
Feb 06, 2017
Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management. Join us for our next videoconference titled "Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management" on March 16, 2017. During this informative training, you'll gain valuable information about nutrition for young children. You'll also get tips for working with picky eaters and how to manage food intolerances and food allergies in your program. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, so register today.
Jan 27, 2017
The 2017 Early Childhood Videoconference training schedule is now open for registration.
Jan 27, 2017
The 2017 Early Childhood videoconference training schedule is now available.
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Food Make-overs
In this video Certified Executive Chef Doney makes Switcharoo recipes for dark chocolate zucchini spice cookies and a sneak shake. From "3-16-17 Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management".
Allergic Reactions–In a Child's Own Words
This animated video illustrates some phrases a child experiencing an allergic reaction might say. From "3-16-17 Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management".
Allergy Substitutions
In this video Certified Executive Chef Doney explains some food substitutions that can sometimes be used to replace allergenic foods such as nuts, eggs and wheat flour. From "3-16-17 Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management".
Go, Slow, Whoa
This video features different dancing foods where trainees get the opportunity to decide if the food is a Go food, Slow food or Whoa food. From "3-16-17 Nutrition: Obesity Prevention, Picky Eaters and Food Allergy Management".
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