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 It's a frightening time for children as our leaders debate how to cut spending. Both on the national scene and in New York State, children may be getting the short end of the stick. Numerous articles have been tracking the goings-on; we've linked to a few of them below for your review. And read my blog on grandparents vs. foster care. There is lots of scary talk out there. We all need to be vigilant. -- Dana Friedman, Ed.D., President, The Early Years Institute
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| "Screen-Free Week" Guide is now online |
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EYI 's "Screen-Free Alternatives Guide" is online and growing, and it'll be a valuable reference for families and child care providers who participate in Screen-Free Week April 18-24. EYI has joined CA Technologies, the Fair Media Council, and hundreds of organizations, libraries, child care centers and pediatricians to encourage families to balance their use of electronic entertainment with play and creative learning. Parents sign a pledge while merchants and community organizations provide alternative activities for free or at discounted prices. You may download pledge forms, flyers and applications to be part of Screen-Free Week, all of which are also available in Spanish. And send us your organization's events so we may add them to the Screen-Free Alternatives Guide! |
| Hot links: Support for early childhood programs, new research on play |
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Here are some recent articles of interest to all of us concerned about children:
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| Workshops, events on the calendar |
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Here are just a few links to upcoming events in our area for parents and early childhood professionals. You can find these and many others on the EYI events calendar.
- "Craft Sundays" takes place at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 2 p.m. every Sunday in March.
- "Creating Learning Experiences Outdoors" is a workshop on Tuesday, April 5 from 8:45 a.m. to noon for professionals focusing on play, literacy and language development. At Nassau BOCES Brookville Outdoor Education Park.
- "Swim-A-Thon 2011" at the Hofstra University Swim Center from 7:00-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 10 will raise funds for the Child Life Program at Winthrop University Hospital.
- The Institute for Earth Education is holding an all-day "Earth Education Workshop" on Saturday, April 30 at West Hills County Park in Melville.
- The National Association of Mothers Centers hosts in 2nd annual "Miles for Moms" on Saturday, April 30 on the boardwalk in Long Beach. Look for the EYI table!
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