April 2017
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mainCelebrate Screen-Free Week
May 1-7, 2017
Plan to unplug from digital entertainment this week and spend that time playing, creating, exploring,  and connecting with family and friends. (Screen Free Week is also Children's Book Week!)

Recently, there have been updates to the national screen time policy from the American Academy of Pediatrics, specifically for children less than 2 years of age. At this time, there are no updates to the screen time best practices for child care settings.

Screen-Free Resources:
Seasonal Eating for the Season: Mango
Mangos are a juicy, tropical fruit, rich in vitamins A and C. Mangos are a great food to use to teach about other cultures, as it is very popular among Latin American countries and is the national fruit of several East Asian countries. If you care for infants, mango also blends nicely for a fresh and nutritious baby food puree.

Resources & Recipes

PLAYVIDEOVideo Corner: Jumping
View this video for a quick, active jumping game for children. When jumping, remind children to land safely by always landing on the balls of their feet.


 
Training
Professional Development
North Dakota Training
Consider the following online courses:
Promoting Wellness Module 1: Activity and Movement
Promoting Wellness Module 2: Movement Activities
Promoting Wellness Module 3: Nutrition and Healthy Choices

Fargo Center/Group Facility Staff: 
Visit the Growing Futures website to find and register for trainings that meet the requirements for the City of Fargo Child Care Physical Activity Health Code.

Minnesota Training
Face to Face Courses:
(Visit www.developtoolmn.org for registration info)
- Tipping the Scales - Nutrition (Fergus Falls)
   Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-9:30pm

Anytime Learning (ATL) Courses:
- Building a Healthy Plate: Cooking with Whole Grains
- Supporting Breastfeeding in Early Childhood Programs
- Designing Positive Mealtimes for Child Care Providers
- Child and Adult Care food Program (CACFP) in Minnesota
Anytime Learning (ATL) trainings are online, self-paced courses that can be taken at any time. Register for ATL courses at www.developtoolmn.org  or  www.eagertolearn.org.
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