PROMOTING CHILDRENS HEALTH

Child Care Aware NEWS

January/February 2014

A Publication for Child Care Professionals

Why Should You Promote Childrens Health?

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Getting a healthy start is essential for childrens physical and cognitive development in the rst years of life. Unfortunately, numerous reports and statistics show an alarming trend among Americans as a whole toward greater levels of physical inactivity and poor eating habits leading to overweight and obesity. The rates of obesity among children are part of that trend. Over the past 20 years, the incidence of childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions with about one in three American children and teens being considered overweight or obese. Children who are overweight or obese are at risk for diseases such as Type II diabetes (previously considered an adultonset only disease), high cholesterol and blood pressure, sleep apnea, orthopedic problems, liver diseases, and asthma. There are also potential psychological effects such as low self-esteem,

depression, and negative body image.

OVERVIEW

Service Delivery Areas Four Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs), located across Kansas, provide services to all 105 counties. Together, we offer many services for families, child care providers and community members. Our referral center makes nding quality child care programs quick and easy for parents and families. For child care providers and early learning staff, professional development opportunities and resources are available. For local communities, supply and demand data paints the picture about child care. These are just a few of our many services for more details about all of the work we do, please contact your local CCR&R. REGION ONE Service Centers: Salina, Hays, Garden City Toll free 855-750-3343 www.ks.childcareaware.org/one.html

As a result, we are raising the rst generation of children whose life expectancy is lower than that of their parents. Because obese children are at a high risk to become obese adults, many authorities in the health and early childhood elds have advocated that tackling the problem of obesity in our society should begin with young children. Child care providers are prime candidates for helping, not only through providing proper nutrition and activities while the children are in their care, but also through their potential to inuence and educate parents. Parents who model healthy eating and physical activity can positively inuence their childrens health. Health, safety, physical activity and nutrition are highlighted in this edition of the newsletter. Like our Facebook page and share your ideas on promoting childrens health.

REGION TWO Service Center: Wichita Toll free 800-684-3962 www.ks.childcareaware.org/two.html

REGION THREE Service Centers: Topeka, Lawrence, Pittsburg Toll free 877-678-2548 www.ks.childcareaware.org/three.html

REGION FOUR Service Center: Kansas City Toll free 800-755-0838 www.ks.childcareaware.org/four.html

BEST PRacTIcE IN ACTION

Health: Staying Healthy with Proper Hand Washing

The valuable resource Caring for Our Children also provides for the use of hand sanitizers with children OVER age two as an alternative to hand washing. However, Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) updates allow for this alternative only when hands are not visibly soiled. To minimize germs passed around your family, make frequent hand washing a rule for everyone, especially before or after meals or food preparation, after toileting, after blowing ones nose, after touching animals or pets, and after being outside.
Sources: 1) American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. (2011). Caring for Our Children: National Health and safety performance standards; 2) Guidelines for early care and education programs, 3rd Edition. Elk Grove Village: American Academy of Pediatrics; Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; Thelma Harms, DC (n.d.). Environmental Rating Skills Institute. Retrieved February 6, 2012, from www.ersi.info; 3) www.workoutawareness.com

HAND WAShING SONGS

Do you want to reduce the spread of germ? The number one way to keep children and adults healthy is proper hand washing. Teach and follow these steps: 1. Moisten hands with water and use liquid soap 2. Rub hands together away from the ow of water for 20 seconds 3. Rinse hands free of soap under running water 4. Dry hands with a clean, disposable paper towel, a single use cloth, or air dry with a blower 5. Turn off faucet with a paper towel 6. Throw the used paper towel into a hands-free trashcan.

Sung to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

I can wash my hands you see, wash them clean as clean can be. Inside, outside, my ngers, too, around my thumbs, and then Im through. Now rinse away the dirt and stains, send those germs right down the drain!

Sung to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat Wash, wash, wash your hands, Play our handy game. Rub and scrub, scrub and rub, Germs go down the drain. Hey! Wash, wash, wash your hands, Play our handy game. Rub and scrub, scrub and rub, Dirt goes down the drain. Hey!

Safety: Eco-Healthy Child Care and Indoor Air Quality

Did you know that according the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is often two to ve times greater than outdoor levels of air pollution? This is often due to a general lack of adequate air ltration and ventilation. Of course, children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because their lungs are still developing and they breathe more air per pound of body weight than adults do. The presence of dirt, moisture, and warmth encourages the growth of

mold and other contaminants, which can cause poor indoor air quality and trigger allergic reactions and asthma. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce air pollution in both your indoor and outdoor environments. Some of the ways Eco-Healthy Child Care programs improve air quality in and around the facilities are:
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No smoking on child care premises or near children. If you do smoke, wear a smoking jacket; remove it upon entering buildings. Wash your hands before working with children. No idling vehicles. Car exhaust releases pollutants that are harmful to health, especially to children, and the environment. Idling cars release even more pollution than moving cars and wastes more gas than restarting your car.

Physical Activity:
playing is learning and learning is playing
you nd yourself saying Use your walking feet, or Inside voices? It is hard, if not impossible for some children to sit still or use inside voices. Make time for active movement and remember-movement happens inside too. Do you nd it challenging to adapt movement activities to meet the needs of all ages in the group? Dont be afraid to get creative! Infants and toddler need to move too. Infants should be encouraged to be physically active and usage of conning toys such as strollers, play pens, swings and bouncy seats should be limited. Teach the basic infant movement skills such as rolling over, tummy time, sitting, crawling, pulling up and walking. Toddlers should be provided opportunities to run, jump, throw and kick. Preschool years provide opportunities to practice and master movement skills in a variety of activities and settings. Lets explore how the following Action Name Game can be adapted for all ages of children:
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Ask children to stand in a circle, arms distance apart. Ask each child to think of an action which starts with the same letter as the childs rst name. For example, Wiggly Wyatt. If children cant nd one that starts with the same letter, select any type of movement such as Jumping Ethan. Ask the child to demonstrate their action and shout their actionname (Wiggly Wyatt). The rest of the children repeat the action and the name.

Did you know that a childs mind develops as a result of physical activity? Movement develops the whole child and contributes to the way children feel about themselves. Movement activities encourage children to think, problem solve, recognize and explore their feelings. Children need to move around. Do

For toddlers: Write out some actions (hop, wiggle, giggle, jump, and clap) on index cards. If possible, nd a picture that represents that action. Ask them to pick an action and then demonstrate the action for them and say their name. For school-age children: Ask them to think of a verb which starts with the same letter as their name.
Source: Fall 2013 Kansas Child magazine.

Preventing mold, mildew, and excess moisture by xing leaks. Increasing ventilation naturally by opening screened windows and using fans in the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. Cleaning up spills promptly. For spills on carpets, clean and dry carpets ASAP to prevent mold growth. Prohibiting the use of scented candles and articial air fresheners. They may smell good, but they also contain man-made chemicals - including dangerous solvents to achieve their fragrance. Use diluted essential oils as an eco-healthy option instead. Using biodegradable, least-toxic cleaning products certied by Green Seal (www.greenseal.org) or EcoLogo (www.ecologo.org). Why? Many ingredients in cleaning products can make indoor air unhealthy to breathe, irritate the skin and eyes, harm the

respiratory tract, as well as damage the natural environment.

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Sealing all solvent, adhesive, paint, and art supply containers, and storing these products in a wellventilated area. Using non-toxic art supplies such as those approved by the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (www.acminet.org) Removing classroom pets with fur or feathers. Pet allergens can trigger allergic reactions and asthma. Testing your child care facility and home every two years for radon. The National Radon Program Services has test kits available for purchase ($15 and up): call 1-800-SOS-RADON or visit www.sosradon.org.

Find other ideas at www.cehn.org/ehcc

Calendar
February 22, 2014
Mid-America A.E.Y.C.
Overland Park Church of Christ 13400 W. 119th Street Overland Park, Kansas

Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies d/b/a

NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID
TOPEKA, KS PERMIT NO. 9

February 27-28, 2014

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport Wichita, Kansas

32nd Annual KDEC Conference

PO Box 2294, Salina, KS 67401

IDEA SPOT
Want to implement some of the ideas found in this issue into your child care? Visit your local CCR&Rs resource lending library to nd books, activity kits, game ideas and other supplies that you can use in your child care facility!

Were Getting a Makeover!

Beginning with the March/April 2014 issue, your Child Care Aware NEWS will have a new look. Youll still see the same red and blue color scheme and all the same information on professional development trainings that youve come to love with a brand new design! Were also giving you the opportunity to choose how youd like to receive your copy of Child Care Aware NEWS. If youd prefer to receive an email copy, please send your request to [email protected]. As we look to the future of Child Care Aware NEWS, we would love to hear what you think about the newsletter. If you would be willing to share your comments with us, please visit the website below to take a short survey. www.surveymonkey.com/s/ccanews

Stay Warm this Winter with Healthy Meals!

Baked Potato Soup

Winter is in full swing, which NUTRITION NEWS means its that soup time of year! The soup featured in this issue is both healthy and delicious, the perfect combination for a cold, snowy day at home with the family!

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced 4 slices applewood smoked bacon 1 small yellow onion, nely chopped 2 ribs celery, nely chopped 2 cup reduced-fat milk 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth 1 /2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

/4 cup butter /4 cup our 1 /2 cup half-and-half Salt and pepper, to taste Chopped fresh parsley, shredded Colby cheese and chopped green onions, for garnish
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Directions: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large pot over medium-low heat. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels and crumble. Cook onion and celery in bacon grease, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 10 minutes. Add milk, chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Do not let mixture boil. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in our and cook, stirring constantly, over mediumlow heat until mixture begins to bubble, about 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in half-and-half and whisk until mixture is very thick. Mix into soup. Stir potatoes and crumbled bacon into soup. Gently crush potatoes with potato masher. Simmer 10 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cheese and green onions, if desired.

Source: www.hy-vee.com/meal-solutions/recipes/Baked-Potato-Soup-R3181.aspx

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INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSAS REGION TWO

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A program of Child Start, Inc. 1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS 67218 682-3962 or Toll free 800-684-3962 www.childstart.org
Counties Served: Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner

Staff Directory
CHERYL DUNN Program Director, CCR&R MARILEE HANEY Senior Manager, Special Projects SHIRLEY LEWIS Early Childhood Wellness Specialist RENEE BARRETT Quality Outreach Specialist MARY REASONER Quality Outreach Specialist KIMBERLY GARCIA Early Childhood Specalist CANDACE MALONE Data Clerk THERESA BUI Data Clerk AMITAI DELGADO Program Management Assistant

Come Join Us! Join us for Wichitas largest combined conference for child care providers, teachers, directors, parents and others dedicated to caring for children! On Saturday, March 8th, 2014, over 300 people are expected to arrive at Central Christian Church in Wichita for a day full of fun and learning! We have invited back some of our long-time popular presenters for some fun sessions: The Bug Lady Doc Gizmo Ron Mohl Ron presents at numerous state, regional and national conferences including NAEYC, NHSA and NAFCC. We are excited to have him join us for this years conference! All participants receive 6 hours of in-service, lunch, goody bags, shopping opportunities and a chance to win some great door prizes! You dont want to miss out! Get more information and register at: http://gwc2014.eventbrite.com

In addition, this year we are bringing in a national presenter:

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Professional Development Listing

Preschool Science
2/5/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start Come discover ways to give new life to the science center. Children are naturally curious about the world around them and they can explore their world through science. In this class we will learn some easy and fun science activities that you can do with the children and some that they can do on their own

On The Spot Transitions

1/23/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Child Start Busy children are happy children! Join us in a fun filled, action packed two hour program where you learn how to take advantage of those unplanned moments. These can be some of the funniest and most memorable moments for you and the children. Educational activities which reinforce topics you have been working on with your children are cleverly disguised in the fun!

Food Exploration
1/16/14 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Child Start Food Exploration is an fun way to introduce healthy foods to children through creative recipes and connecting books with different types of food. It also has an exciting section dedicated only to food experiments with materials you probably already have in your kitchen! Join us in making ice cream in a bag, peanut butter sushi, and see milk explode into different colors!

School Readiness Preschool to Kindergarten

2/19/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start There are many things that children need to learn before entering Kindergarten. Come learn the most important things that children need to know and how to help them prepare to go to Kindergarten.

Get Outside Learn Outside

2/8/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Great Plains Nature Center Participants will gain hands-on experience with a sampling of activities, which integrate investigations of nature with art, literature, math, music and movement. In addition, participants will strengthen their awareness and understanding of the environment and natural resources while learning developmentally appropriate methods to safely and effectively engage young children in outdoor exploration and nature play.

Parent Caf
1/30/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start Need a new way to connect to your parents and get them more involved? Then join us and learn how to get "refreshed" and feel "positive" about spending time with the parents you serve. You will create your own Parent Cafe in the class that you can take home and start using right away?

Building Social Emotional Foundations

2/1/14 7:00-9:00pm Child Start Building Social Emotional Foundations is a six hour training to provide the breadth of the CSEFEL Pyramid model of social-emotional development in infant/toddler and preschool children. Focus of this training will target building positive relationships, responsive environments and routines, enhancing emotional literacy, and building friendship and play skills in young children.

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I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 1

1/4/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a fun, active program for caregivers of young children (birth to 5) to encourage children's movement and healthy food choices each day. Join us for the first module which is basically three training events at once! An introduction to I am Moving, I am Learning and Motor Development; Nutrition building Blocks; and Body Language.

Strengthening Families Training Day

Join us for a day of learning! These courses provide an introduction to the Strengthening Families approach which centers on shifting the focus from risks and deficits to strengths and resiliency. They are being offered together on: Saturday, January 11 9:00 am 4:00 pm Winfield Health Department Child Start Memberships Apply. $36 Members, $60 Non-Members

I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 2

1/25/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start The fun continues with the second module of IMIL. Enjoy this learning opportunity that combines Moving with the Brain in Mind, Physical ActivityEvery Day!, and Move, Play, Sing and Learn. You will leave with fun, healthy activities that can be done indoors or out!

Introduction to Strengthening Families

This session provides an awareness of the Protective Factors framework and how it promotes optimal child development by utilizing strategies to build upon parent strengths.

I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 3

2/1/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start Getting outside brings opportunities for physical activity we just cant accomplish inside! This final session of IMIL helps get everyone outdoors through Take it Outside and Engage in Physical Activity. It also provides a foundation for Planning, Observing and Evaluating Motor Skills of Young Children, and finally Cultural Horizons and Activities for All.

Social Emotional Needs of Children in Strengthening Families

This session will look at the importance of social and emotional development in children and practical strategies for meeting these needs.

Understanding ASQ-SE Tools

1/14/14 6:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start Early identification of social-emotional problems and developmental delays is crucial as more and more children are experiencing poverty and other risk factors for depression, anxiety, anti-social behavior and developmental concerns. Learn how to catch delays early with ASQ-SE. You will leave this event knowing how to implement this tool effectively, score questionnaires and interpret results, identify developmental warning signs, discuss results sensitively with families, and an understanding of the referral process.

Parent Engagement in Strengthening Families

This session looks at the importance family involvement plays in strengthening families by exploring strategies to help child care programs increase family and male involvement, including using technology-based methods.

Understanding ASQ-3 & ASQ-SE Tools

2/8/14 9:00am 4:00 pm - Child Start Early identification of social-emotional problems and developmental delays is crucial as more and more children are experiencing poverty and other risk factors for depression, anxiety, anti-social behavior and developmental concerns. Learn how to catch delays early with two tools: ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE. You will leave this event knowing how to implement these tools effectively, score questionnaires and interpret results, identify developmental warning signs, discuss results sensitively with families, and an understanding of the referral process.

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Health and Safety Initial Professional Development Module

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Pediatric First Aid & Safety

Childrens safety is our number one priority as child care providers. This module includes the basic training that is required and recommended by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. In this session, you will receive: * Safe Slumber: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment * Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting/Abusive Head Trauma * Basic Child Development 2/22/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start

Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount Call LifeSaver Learning at 683-2645 1/28/14 6:30 pm 9:30 pm - Child Start

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/ Choking

Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount Call LifeSaver Learning at 683-2645 2/25/14 6:30 pm 9:30 pm - Child Start

Basic Child Development

1/16/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start 2/10/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/Choking + Pediatric First Aid & Safety
Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount Call LifeSaver Learning at 683-2645 1/4/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start 1/18/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start 2/1/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start 2/15/14 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start

Safe Slumber
2/3/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

Child Abuse, Neglect & Head Trauma

1/6/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start 2/3/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start 2/18/14 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

Training Locations
Child Start See map on next page Great Plains Nature Center 6232 E. 29th Wichita, KS Cowley County Health Department 320 E. 9th Street Winfield, KS

Signs & Symptoms of Childhood Illness

1/7/14 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start 1/13/14 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start 2/4/14 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start 2/17/14 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start

Important Note!: If you are attending a training we need to know ahead of time if you will be attending. Events that do not have enough interest will be cancelled.

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Sedgwick County

Child Start
Child Care Aware of Kansas Region Two 1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS

Professional Development Events

Unless otherwise indicated, all trainings are $6.00/hour for Child Start Professional Membership holders. 1 hour event: $6.00 2 hour event: $12.00 6 hour event: $36.00 Membership holders save 40% off trainings. Non-members pay $10.00/hour. Arrive early! Doors lock at listed starting time!
To Make Reservations: Call and pay by credit card: 316-682-1853 In Person: Monday Friday 8am 4:30 pm By Mail**: Child Start, 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218 **Please reserve by mail at least 1 week in advance. Include a separate piece of paper that details who will be attending what class and where.

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*CPR and other special trainings may not be eligible for the 40% discount. **With valid e-mail address. ***By using special code provided with membership purchase.

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All memberships expire July 31, 2014. Memberships are non-refundable. Unused training credits do not carry over to the next program year.

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Where to find training:

Child Abuse, Basic Child Development, Abusive Head Trauma, Childhood Illness, Safe Slumber Other early childhood trainings Web: www.childstart.org/Outreach/prodev.html Phone: 316-682-1853 or 800-684-3962 CPR, Pediatric First Aid Web: www.lifesaverlearning.com Phone: 316-683-2645 Online trainings: Web: www.ks.childcareaware.org/provider_elearning.html Phone: 785-823-3343 A full listing of all of the above is located in the quarterly newsletter all licensed facilities receive. If you do not receive your own personal copy of the newsletter, provide us with your email address below!

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Save the Date!

Growing With Children & Directors Chair 2014 Saturday, March 8, 2014 Central Community Church Wichita, KS 6 in-service hours! Network with hundreds of local providers Exhibitors, lunch and more!

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FAMILY FOCUS
SCREEN TIME OVERLOAD IN THE WINTER!
Then, have activities planned for kids instead of putting them in front of a screen. Try these: 1. Make lunch or supper with your children 2. Play cards or games together 3. Have children read a favorite book, or read it with them; then send a letter to the author 4. Make an album with photographs 5. Draw a family portrait 6. Build a fort in the living room and camp out 7. Research your familys history and create a family tree 8. Make puppets from socks and have a puppet show. 9. Write letter to family members 10. Create a collage out of old magazines
Source: www.screenfree.org

Child Care Providers Please copy this page and share with your families!

Screen time overload can happen when colder temperatures make it difcult to get outside. How can you avoid it? First, you need to know when it is safe to go outside. Check out the chart below to see what temperatures are safe for children and which ones are safer weathered indoors.

WIND-CHILL FACTOR GUIDE

WIND SPEED (MPH)

40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30

Calm 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30

5 36 25 13 -1 -11 -22 -34 -46

10 34 21 9 -4 -16 -28 -41 -53

15 32 19 6 -7 -19 -32 -45 -58

20 30 17 4 -9 -22 -35 -48 -61

25 29 16 3 -11 -24 -37 -51 -64

30 28 15 1 -12 -26 -39 -53 -67

35 28 14 0 -14 -27 -41 -55 -69

40 27 13 -1 -15 -29 -43 -57 -71

AIR TEMPERATURE (F)

Comfortable Outdoor Play

Use Caution

Dangerous

Do you know somebody interested in becoming a child care provider? Have them call their local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency at 1-855-750-3343 for more information!