An initiative of the @ClintonFdn to improve the health & well-being of America's children ages 0-5. More: https://xitter.twitterapi.xyz/t.co/jiTSxBFihT
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Together with @FrameworksInst and @RockefellerFdn, we released a new resource for storytellers on how we can reframe the narrative and drive increased action on the climate crisis and its unique impact on children and families.
📸: Max Orenstein
clintonfoundation.org/events…
The holidays can be a stressful time of year. Remember that you don’t have to create the “perfect” holiday season for your child. For your little one, it’s special just to be able to spend quality time together. #TalkingisTeaching
Friends in Philadelphia! Join TSTF & @LaundryCares on Monday, October 9 for a Free Laundry and Literacy Day at two Philadelphia laundromats! This celebration is a part of #ReadingPromiseWeek and will feature family fun and story times from Philly Reading Captains. Details below.
Let's Talk About Caring for Ourselves! View our list of book recommendations to help promote your child's self-confidence and kindness. bit.ly/3ZE7nk6
Happening now! Join Too Small to Fail for "It's Their World Too: How to Support Children’s Healthy Development Amid a Changing Climate," a #CGI2023 spotlight session to explore the disproportionate effects of climate change on young children. Tune in: clintonglobal.org/2023
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Tune in tomorrow, September 19, at 8:00 AM ET, for a #CGI2023 session hosted by Too Small to Fail about the impact of climate change on young children’s healthy development. Watch the livestream: clintonglobal.org/2023
Too Small to Fail is so excited to be a part of #CGI2023 to advocate for children's healthy development on the global stage. Join us: clintonglobal.org/2023
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Too Small to Fail is so excited to be a part of #CGI2023 to advocate for children's healthy development on the global stage. Join us: clintonglobal.org/2023
“For babies and toddlers, simple, playful interactions with adults help develop sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience.” Learn more from @HarvardCenter: developingchild.harvard.edu/…
Talking with your child about numbers helps their brain develop and may improve their confidence with math later on. So get counting! This Talking Is Teaching tip sheet can help spark your child’s early math interest: talkingisteaching.org/assets…
Sunday is National Grandparent’s Day! Grandparents play a truly special role in the lives of their grandchildren and family members. Celebrate grandparents this weekend by sharing rich conversations and stories together as a family. For more tips, visit: bit.ly/3EvOxBZ
Set routines help your child adjust and prepare for transitions. Check out @SesameCommunity’s resources on how you can help your child through moments of transition!
Drop-off, mealtime, and nap time are just a few transition moments children may experience during their daily routines. Listen to these new audio moments to help kids move between activities throughout the day. #CaringforKids #Resources m.sesame.org/childcaretw
It’s National Read a Book Day! 📖 Take extra time to sit and read with your child today. For book recommendations, check out our Book and Video list: talkingisteaching.org/assets…
The more you talk, read, and sing with your child during everyday moments together, the more you are preparing her to succeed—in school and in life! View this #TalkingisTeaching tip sheet to learn more about preschool readiness: bit.ly/45WsUXk
Summer may be coming to an end, but it's never too late to enjoy these tips from @SesameCommunity on staying hydrated and healthy with your little one!
Summer heat calls for plenty of hydration, but soda or juice with added sugars are unhealthy for young children. Read the Summer Sips story and try one of the recipes for “fruity water": m.sesame.org/summersipstw
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It's common for young children to experience anxious moments. Tuning in and being aware of your child’s specific needs can help you adjust your environment and daily activities to better support them. Check out these resources by @AACAP to learn more.
How much anxiety is "normal" for a child? What are the signs and #symptoms of #anxiety? AACAP's consumer-friendly resource center offers expert insights for anyone that wants to learn more about #anxietyinchildren. bit.ly/43uLtRO
Let’s talk about healthy habits! Teach your little one how to build healthy habits at home and around the neighborhood with this fun scavenger hunt. talkingisteaching.org/assets…
Grandparents play a special role in the lives of their grandchildren! Check out these #TalkingisTeaching tips for ways that grandparents can bond with their grandchildren— simply by talking, reading, and singing together: talkingisteaching.org/assets…
Books featuring diverse characters not only promote a sense of identity, but also help children see the lives of others from backgrounds different than their own! Learn about the work being done by @diversebks4all to promote book equity.
53% of the U.S. children’s population are children of color. But children's books don't reflect the same diversity. @diversebks4all is working to change the plot for children’s book access and further book equity.
everychildthrives.com/book-e…
Let’s talk about shapes! Babies can understand shapes starting at birth. Build early math skills by describing the shape and position of items during daily moments.
For more ideas on how you and your little one can have fun with shapes, view our tip sheet: bit.ly/45pX9FQ
Learn how more curiosity, wonder, and joy can spark learning opportunities for children starting the school year in this free virtual event hosted by @GreggBehr and @RyanRydzewski! For more details and to register, visit bit.ly/SparkWonder.
