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Infant Massage Certification Training
Wed., May 18 -
Sat., May 21, 2011
Stress and Anger Management: Maintaining Your Cool When You've Reached Your Boiling Point
May 19, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)
Fri., May 20, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 12;30 p.m.
American Diabetes Association Expo
Sat., May 21, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Healthy Babies
Sat., May 21, 2011
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Child Care Health & Safety Training Classes
Sat., May 21, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Because I Have A Voice
Sat., May 21, 2011
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Art of Training
Mon., May 23, 2011
9 a.m. - Noon
Bully Proofing Strategies for Teens with Autism
Tues., May 24, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Early Learning Advocacy Day
Wed., May 25, 2011
10 a.m.
Backing Up Your Story with Facts
Wed., May 25, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction to Floortime
Sat., May 28, 2011
9 a.m. - Noon
Audioconference: Promoting Secure Attachment
Wed., June 1, 2011
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
REACHing for Health Equity: Keeping Our Eye on the Prize
Wed., June 1 -
Thurs., June 2, 2011
Free IEP Consultations
Thurs., June 2, 2011
7 p.m.
Bank of America Board Member Boot Camp
Fri., June 3, 2011
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Community Planting Day
Sat., June 4, 2011
9 a.m. - Noon
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First 5 LA Sues Gov. Brown
In response to the state's attempt to take $1 billion from Proposition 10 funds, First 5 LA filed a lawsuit claiming the state's action is illegal. More »
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First 5 LA Reaffirms Funds to Healthy Kids
The First 5 LA Commission will continue funding $9 million annually to health insurance program for L.A. County children 0-5 from low-income families. More »
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Health Committee Green-lights Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act
The Assembly Health Committee approves legislation that would prohibit BPA in specified baby products. More »
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Self-Control in Childhood Brings Success as Adults
New study links behaviors like sticking to tasks in childhood to being healthy and financially secure later in life. More »
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Digital Literacy
I have a confession to make: I am not the most technically savvy person in the world. For instance, it took me some time to realize I didn't need to call "411" from my iPhone to find the nearest pizza restaurant. All these personal gadgets and the things they do, like use satellites and maps to help you find whatever you need nearby, are pretty amazing.
The latest generation, though, will go through life without probably ever having to call "information." I already see plenty of young kids, sitting in shopping carts or strollers, poking at their parents' smart phones. While I see the appeal of such a compact digital distraction, the early childhood advocate in me can't help but worry about the major role technology and media screens are taking in these young lives. It's important that caregivers and parents monitor and moderate the applications and programs children are using. This holds true even for software that is marketed as "educational." A couple months ago, National Public Radio ran a story titled "Children's Book Apps: A New World of Learning." In the story, children's book application developers discussed how exciting it is that children's tales, from classic to contemporary, will be available anywhere, anytime. Children can "read" without having to wait for dad to finish the dishes or mom to get home from work. I was happy, though, when some children's literacy experts chimed in with their opinions that this is different from traditional reading. Because it is. When an adult reads to a child, it is a special time. The child can ask questions to better understand the story, while the adult can ask questions to promote comprehension. The entire reading aloud experience is an interactive way for parents and caregivers to bond with children. Being familiar with books, learning how they feel, work and - for babies, taste - are critical steps on the road to literacy and school success. There will always be a place in children's lives for technology. But there is no replacement for the human voice, touch and quality time that comes from reading a book together. Just ask my two girls, and they'll tell you that their love for reading now as young adults was because of the time we spent reading together when they were children. Evelyn V. Martinez Chief Executive Officer
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