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Stemming the Tide of Supplementation: Thinking Outside of the Box
February 5, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuning into Music: For the Child With Special Needs
February 6, 2010
from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Nonprofit Finance Fund Customized Consulting Program Information Session
February 10, 2010
from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Nuts & Bolts of Assessing & Diagnosing Young Children: Using Tools Including Observation, DC:0-3R and ICARE Assessment
February 12, 2010
from 8:30am - 4:00pm
2010 Leadership Institute Keeping the Lights On: Inspiring Imaginations & Strengthening Agencies
February 18-19, 2010
all day
"Goodness of Fit" in the Foster Care System: Considering the Critical Needs of Infants and Young Children in Child Welfare
February 19, 2010
all day
Understanding Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Infants and Young Children
February 26, 2010
all day
2010 Parent Leadership: Real Families, Real Involvement, Real Outcomes
February 26, 2010
all day
Pediatric Psychological Trauma in Infants and Young Children from Illness, Injury and Medical Intervention
February 27, 2010
all day
Save the date: Conference for Health Professionals Toward Improving the Outcome of Pregnancy
March 1-2 2010
Interaction Guidance
March 2-3, 2010
all day
Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss: Restoring Joy to Children and Families
March 17, 2010
from 7:45am - 4:45pm
Autism 101: Understanding Autism in Young Children
March 19, 2010
from 8:30am - 4:00pm
Save the Date: Preconception Health Update
April 15, 2010
from 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Strategic Plan, Working Together: First 5 LA's Public Education Plan
First 5 LA's Public Education Plan, designed to reach families in both communities of high need, as well as the county as a whole, is one of multiple countywide strategies utilized in our new strategic plan. More »
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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Birth Defects Take Toll on Families
There are more than 4,000 different known birth defects -- ranging from minor to serious -- caused by genetic, environmental or unknown factors. Learn more about how they are impacting L.A. County. More »
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Advocates Mobilize Against First 5 Funding Grab
Community advocates are speaking out against Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger's proposal to take First 5 funding away from early
childhood programs. More »
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Waging War on Childhood Obesity
California is considering taking a historic, albeit controversial step,
as part of its efforts to fight the growing epidemic of childhood
obesity by taxing soda. Read about the pros and cons. More »
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Sid the Science Kid in Spanish
It seems like every generation grows up with a science-related television show, like Mr. Wizard or 321-Contact. For this next generation, KCET's popular cartoon Sid the Science Kid has drawn the eyes of preschoolers all over California. I have watched Sid and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I was very happy to hear that KCET has made this very fun and educational cartoon available in Spanish!
Starting Jan. 4, Sid el Niño Cientifico joined KCET's daily morning block of children's programming, following Los Niños en Su Casa, the award-winning program for parents and caregivers of young children. The show runs from 6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. in 11 counties throughout Southern and Central California and features the Spanish-language versions of all 41 the Sid the Science Kid episodes.
The show promotes exploration and science readiness in a kid-friendly way. Sid explores the world of science with the help of his friends and family and encourages viewers to explore and ask questions about the world around them. Sid the Science Kid, co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and KCET, broadcasts in English daily at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Both Sid the Science Kid and the new Spanish-language version are funded by First 5 California. To watch episodes and learn more about Sid el Niño Cientifico click here.
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