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Ideas to make the summertime fun and educational.
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Healthy habits for a lifetime begin in childhood.
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Celebrate National Poetry Month.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Children and Stress |
Just about everyone has heard the saying "it takes a village to raise a child." Boy, is that ever true! We know that teachers and parents working together as a team help to improve our children's chance of success. And unquestionably, raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a teacher and a parent can face... but one of the most rewarding, I must add. The World Health Organization defines health as being "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not just merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
As we know that a child's health is important for the proper growth and development of their mind and body, we strive to teach them basic hygiene techniques, protect them from diseases, and instill in them the importance of healthy eating habits. But how much attention is paid to their stress levels? Do children even experience stress? April is National Stress Awareness Month. Come celebrate this unique holiday with DCMP, and let us help you identify just what your children are worrying about, recognize when your children are under stress, and teach them the tools to reduce and cope with that stress.
Check out this DCMP article related to stress in children. Review the associated flyer for more DCMP media to help you guide your children to become more healthy by becoming more stress-free.
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Roses are Red... |
Many teenagers and adults respond negatively when you mention poetry. They say they don't understand it and don't like it. But as children we loved it. We adored nursery rhymes and learned much from mnemonic devices like the Alphabet Song. So what happened?
Somewhere along the way we stopped seeing poetry as fun and creative, and it became a chore to try and understand. Teachers changed from Dr. Seuss to Henry David Thoreau and difficult concepts in archaic language. Is it any wonder we began to dislike poetry?
However, most of us still retain a deep connection with poetry. We love music; and what are the best lyrics if not poetry? Let's take the opportunity to ensure that our children never lose their love of poetry. DCMP can help with media related to famous poets such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, and William Wordsworth. We also have poetry in ASL by deaf poet Peter Cook. There is something for everyone to celebrate National Poetry Month.
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Prevent Child Abuse |
You should know:
* Childhelp has established a special hotline number to report possible instances of child maltreatment as experienced by children who are deaf/hard of hearing. The number is: 1-800-222-4453.
* That anyone can call the Childhelp Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) if they suspect a child is being maltreated?
* During the course of the past year, a significant number of presentations have been provided to parent and professional organizations concerning the incidence, indicators, risk factors, and prevention of child abuse and neglect as experienced by children with disabilities.
* In 2008 the Oregon Project Ability: Demystifying Disability in Child Abuse Interviewing was published. The publication focused upon guidelines for conducting forensic interviews of children with disabilities that were suspected to be victims of maltreatment.
* The "Bright Spot Project" is a series of video segments to share information regarding: a) frequently encountered problems and solutions in working with children with disabilities who are suspected/confirmed victims of maltreatment; b) key informational resources; and c) areas of topical resource.
WE can protect children with disabilities from maltreatment, but to do so we MUST talk about this topic, we MUST become informed, and we MUST call the numbers above when we suspect a child is being maltreated. Read more in Dr. Harold Johnson's new article about pevention of child abuse and how we must all identify additional "Bright Spots."
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