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Four Tips for Managing the Virtual School Year

By Myisha Saunders, Nanny Share Agency

Setting up a child-friendly workstation can go a long way! ...

COVID-19: Lucy’s Books Series Helps Families and Educators Talk About Feelings with Children

COVID-19: Lucy’s Books Series Helps Families and Educators Talk About Feelings with Children

By Isabelle Rowe, Therapeutic Preschool

COVID-19: Children need to talk about their feelings ...

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Maryland Family Engagement Coalition Brings Birth-12 Educators Together for Equity Discussions

By Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Thank you for joining the conversation during the 2020 Maryland ...

Surviving Homelessness during COVID-19: How to Help Overwhelmed Districts and Nonprofits Support Families

Surviving Homelessness During COVID-19: How to Help Overwhelmed Districts and Nonprofits Support Families

By Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

269,000 students experienced homelessness in California: enough children to fill ...

Masks and a Touch of Silliness Keep us Smiling with our Eyes article

Masks and a Touch of Silliness Keep us Smiling with our Eyes

By Patti Sapp, Author

Let’s try wearing masks with smiling eyes ...

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Maryland’s CACFP Program: Serving Healthy Meals, One Child and Adult at a Time

By Malkia “Kia” McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Help ensure that Maryland’s children and adults don’t go hungry ...

“Lucy and the Coronavirus” Helps Parents Explain COVID-19 to Children

“Lucy and the Coronavirus” Helps Parents Explain COVID-19 to Children

By Isabelle Rowe, Therapeutic Preschool

Use stories to explain COVID-19 to children ...

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Document Your Family’s Story

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Document Your Family’s Story

By Dr. Donna J. Satterlee, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Record children's feelings ...

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Celebrate Early Learning During the Week of the Young Child™

By Melissa Carey, IDEALS Institute and Malkia “Kia” McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

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An illustration of a family with young children sharing a healthy dinner together.

Family Well-Being: Nutrition Tip Sheet

Posted: March 7, 2022

All early care and education providers can support families by promoting a nutritious diet and healthy eating habits in babies and children, which will lead to children’s healthy growth and development.

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Family Well-Being: Health Tip Sheet

Posted: November 28, 2018

All early care and education providers can support families by helping them to find consistent medical care and encouraging them to have their children monitored regularly.

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Family Well-Being: A Focus on Family Depression

Posted: November 27, 2018

Evidence from early childhood research and practice shows a strong link between parents’ health and well-being and their children’s development.

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