June is National Make a Difference to Children Month. In honor, we remind adults that you probably already do things every day to support children. Whether it’s simply showing up or listening to what they have to say – you have a huge impact. Here are a few tips to help do more to make a difference:
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Check out Jana Boddy, as she advocates for kindergarten classrooms rich in play! You can read more about her in the Fall issue of Young Children.
Meet our Member Spotlight, Jana Boddy! Jana has been an early childhood educator for over 20 years and advocates for trauma-informed, play-based learning while championing equity and respect for educators, children, and families in underserved communities! Learn more about Jana's story in our most recent issue of Young Children! https://lnkd.in/g-wUxjJe
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HOPE is for everyone! The HOPE framework centers around the Four Building Blocks of HOPE, key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) that all children need to thrive, and helps organizations, communities, and individuals make changes to practices, policies, and programming to ensure that all children have equitable access to PCEs. Learn more about HOPE: https://buff.ly/3zppvpp
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Alvin Thomas, Ph.D., associate professor of Human Development & Family Studies and the Phyllis Northway Faculty was interviewed on WISC-TV about the changing views of fatherhood. Thomas believes that fathers are becoming even more involved in the more nurturing elements of fatherhood, such as feeding and raising children. Fathers are looking to expand their role in the family, while society is helping to reduce the stigma around fathers showing their softer side in raising their children. To watch the full interview, head here: https://lnkd.in/gUGANq-Y
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From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5
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From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5
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Life's biggest lessons often start with seemingly small gestures in childhood. Teaching children that it is expected to only engage in touch that is comfortable for them is essential for their understanding of their own power, value, and dignity. #consent #childhoodwellbeing #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #infantmentalhealth
The Fourth of July is often a day when we celebrate with family and friends. There are moments when they can’t wait to wrap their arms around toddlers for a big "hello" bear hug. Consent is for everyone. Children should have a choice so it’s clear that they get to decide what works for them. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xy156u
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Struggling to manager volunteers effectively? Issues with low sign-up rates? Wasting time manually calculating state by state monetary value of hours for year end reports? Trouble with converting volunteers into meaningful donors? Lacking program insights? If this sounds like you, I’d welcome you to learn more about Golden, and how we’re transforming the way nonprofits manage their programs, and volunteers. Lets chat, and get you set up for success in 2025! https://lnkd.in/eB4X2dJk
What if you could engage 1,100 new volunteers in just six months? 🤯 Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc., accomplished this and more when they switched to Golden! Watch the full story and learn how Baptist Children's Home was able to move away from paper waivers and sign-up sheets to engaging new volunteers to help their ministry. Catch the replay here 🎥 → https://hubs.li/Q02_qsPy0
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We're all biased. Whether conscious or not, these biases can prevent us from teaching and supporting children equitably, and they can have a devastating effect on a child's sense of identity and self-worth. Join this thought-provoking webinar with Dr Stella and Hannah👇
FREE webinar Let's talk about race – Kinderly
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Caregivers and professionals: this is a great upcoming webinar on promoting positive childhood experience. You can learn more and sign up for the free webinar here: https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9
We all play an important role in ensuring children are safe, healthy, and happy. Learn what you can do as a parent, youth, community member, or professional working with children to help prevent adversity and promote positive experiences so kids can thrive. Join the Children's Bureau for a conversation about how communities can support families to create bright futures for all children. https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Thriving and Healthy Kids: We All Have a Role to Play in Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences.
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What difference does it mean to focus on hope? In this feature story, hear from the voices of Scotland's residential child care community about what hope means to them: https://buff.ly/3SR6SC7
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