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While no two childcare programs are the same, it may be helpful to identify what values, elements, and standards are important and relevant to you and your family regarding the care and education for your young children. 

The Learning Begins at Birth Parent Guide resource resulted from a collective effort among dedicated Early Childhood Care and Education professionals as well as caring parents who committed countless hours in developing and reviewing content. 

We are very pleased to share this resource with you.  

Everyone gets angry, including young children. RELAX for parents and caregivers explores the anger and strong emotions experienced by infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The CHIME Program provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Implementing the Pyramid Model within early intervention and early education programs supports: 1) the reduction in the use of inappropriate discipline practices; 2) family engagement; 3) using data for decision-making; 4) integrating early childhood and infant mental health consultation; and 5) fostering inclusion. Sponsored by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, University of South Florida.

Virtual Field Trip Program for Early Childhood. This program provides all caregivers, preschool teachers, and parents with books, virtual tours, art, and physical activities along with music. Sponsored by Extension in mulitple states.

Read for Resilience may help children better understand their experiences and improve their coping skills. The guides provide adults with suggested activities and probing questions to help children personally connect with the experiences of the characters in the books. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

A free parenting newsletter that is delivered by email and specific to a child's age and needs. They are designed so that information that's relevant to your family is automatically delivered to you just in time! Sponsored by Extension in multiple states.

Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home. Sponsored by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, University of South Florida.

We Care for Kids is a statewide collaborative effort to build support for quality early childhood care and education in Nebraska. We provide information on the importance of quality early childhood education, the essential role it plays in helping families work while raising young children who are prepared for school and life, and what families should look for when seeking quality services. We Care for Kids also builds support for the thousands of early childhood educators who help Nebraska thrive. Sponsored by University Nebraska - Buffett Early Childhood Institute.