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How to Talk to Children about Infectious Diseases

How to Talk to Children about Infectious Diseases

Written by Laurie Rackas The problem: Right now, there is widespread flu activity in 48 states and 11 states have

March 13, 2019 7:37 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Poison Prevention Tips | Safe Kids Colorado Springs

Poison Prevention Tips | Safe Kids Colorado Springs

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23, 2019 Let’s face it, sometimes kids get into things that they probably shouldn’t. Here

March 3, 2019 4:58 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Kindergarten Readiness | A Teacher’s Perspective

Kindergarten Readiness | A Teacher’s Perspective

By Fran Kettren – Kindergarten Teacher, Widefield Elementary School of the Arts I love teaching kindergarten! The excitement of parents

March 3, 2019 12:50 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Transition to Kindergarten | The Early Educator’s Role

Transition to Kindergarten | The Early Educator’s Role

Visit the Alliance for Kids Transition to Kindergarten page for more…including registration information for each school district in El Paso

February 7, 2019 9:21 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Burn Awareness Week | Prevention & Safety Tips

Burn Awareness Week | Prevention & Safety Tips

National Burn Awareness Week is February 3-9, 2019 The smells coming from the kitchen stove can be hard for children resist.

February 3, 2019 9:41 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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The Buzz | January Edition

The Buzz | January Edition

Check out the January Edition of The Buzz! It features Part Five of our Early Language & Literacy series.

January 25, 2019 9:45 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Brain Building – It takes Two!

Brain Building – It takes Two!

Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain

October 24, 2018 11:59 am No Comments Angela McKibben
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THE BUZZ | May 2018

THE BUZZ | May 2018

In honor of National Foster Care Month, we would like to provide some general information about how to become a

May 31, 2018 2:58 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Webinar: Engaging Families in Conversations about Safe Sleep

Webinar: Engaging Families in Conversations about Safe Sleep

Webinar Recording: Improving Safe Sleep Conversations: Strategies for Helping Families Adopt Safe Sleep Habits Stacy Scott, PhD, MPA, founder of

May 31, 2018 8:37 am No Comments Angela McKibben
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