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Qualitative research from Nesta on the impact of the 2-child limit on Universal Credit - aside from the obvious significant financial impact, this explores the impact on parent wellbeing, family resources and early childhood development and learning. We really must be giving our youngest children a guaranteed level of support, whoever they are, wherever they are born and whoever their family is. #BabyandToddlerGuarantee #EarlyMomentsMatter #ForEveryChild https://lnkd.in/efJWXdzs

Our kids are more worried about perfecting the art of a selfie rather than the art of living. And it’s on the parents to fix that. If you want to learn more about raising confident children, check out my latest TEDxTalk, ‘The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World,’ on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/g42VucQp 

Stability is key for unhoused students' success. This blog explores how prioritizing school safety and consistency can boost attendance, learning, and overall well-being for students experiencing homelessness. https://lnkd.in/guFeZRVQ

Supporting working families amidst a child care crisis: Flint & Genesee Group's AND Magazine highlights ECIC's work with partners in Flint and Genesee Counties to make child care more accessible. ECIC's Child Care Innovation Fund works with partners like Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and St. Clair County Regional Child Care Coalition (GLSSC), Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, Pulse at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, and Child Care Network to address families' challenges in affording child care through additional support to child care businesses. Read more about these programs' impact on local families: https://lnkd.in/edcvMzuC

#AusMumBlog "Being able to support my children and their community!" - Lily Grubb of The Little Grubbs Orchard Foundation Ltd when asked what has been the best thing about starting her own business Read more: https://lnkd.in/g78t9fRp #AusMum23 #blogfeature #blogpostoftheday

Dear “white” Parents, This is video three of four ~ Tips for raising “Kids Who Care.” Raising children who care deeply for all our fellow humans is more important than ever today. Our culture in the United States encourages and rewards profit over human beings. It encourages bigotry & racism because they are ingrained in almost every area of life to the point where they seem normal. Of course there is no one size fits all magical solution to raising children who care, but in each video I suggest 10 things that I worked for me. Please share these with other parents who might benefit. If nothing else, it provides ideas to think about and contemplate when deciding how to raise our children.

Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, and others are all worried about the world in which the younger generations are growing up – how they grow up, the challenges they face and how they will turn out. Read some tips from Synergy advisor Caryn Fields CFP® about how we ensure we are raising well-rounded children, together, as a community. Click the link to read this blog post. https://bit.ly/3wgCpV9

Dear “white” Parents, Here is video one of four ~ Tips for raising “Kids Who Care.” Raising children who care deeply for all our fellow humans is more important than ever today. Our culture in the United States encourages and rewards profit over human beings. It encourages bigotry & racism because they are ingrained in almost every area of life to the point where they seem normal. Of course there is no one size fits all magical solution to raising children who care, but in each video I suggest 10 things that I worked for me. Please share these with other parents who might benefit. If nothing else, it provides ideas to think about and contemplate when deciding how to raise our children.

Do you have a child navigating big emotions in your care? Understanding the factors that influence children's behavior can make all the difference in creating a positive child care environment. Whether it's internal factors like temperament or external ones like changes in routine, each child brings unique challenges and strengths to the table.  Recognizing these influences can better support children's emotional and behavioral needs, ensuring everyone has a successful year. Check out our tip sheet, Factors that Influence Behavior. It's packed with practical insights that you can apply immediately to create a supportive and responsive child care setting. 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dN9eAFcf #inclusionmatters #earlychildhoodeducation #behaviormanagement #backtoschool #teachersupport

Dear “white” Parents: Here’s video two of four ~ Tips for raising “Kids Who Care.” Raising children who care deeply for all our fellow humans is more important than ever today. Our culture in the United States encourages and rewards profit over human beings. It encourages bigotry & racism because they are ingrained in almost every area of life to the point where they seem normal. Of course there is no one size fits all magical solution to raising children who care, but in each video I suggest 10 things that I worked for me. Please share these with other parents who might benefit. If nothing else, it provides ideas to think about and contemplate when deciding how to raise our children.