Homelessness is a trauma for all members of a family; for children, the impacts can include serious emotional and physical health problems; a higher likelihood of separation from their families;...
Early childhood is a time of remarkable growth and development, where the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being is established. For children dealing with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), these early...
The Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) Early Learning Scholarships provide essential financial support to families, enabling access to high-quality child care and early education for children from birth to 4...
At 80x3, we're dedicated to fostering trauma-sensitive and culturally responsive child care that empowers every child to thrive. That's why we're thrilled to partner with FamilyWise, an organization with a...
In recent years, amid a renewed public conversation about racism, bias, and exclusion, early childhood educators and leaders are finding new ways to promote racial justice in the classroom.
The early childhood education sector is facing a crisis in Minnesota and across the nation. Amidst a shortage of staff and teachers for our youngest learners, educational programs are looking...
When a child has gone through adverse child experiences (ACEs) and developed stressors and trauma, family and caregivers are often the first to notice. To help children develop healthy coping...
Starting July 1, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Education will be broadening its Early Learning Scholarships Program to offer additional support to children dealing with traumatic circumstances. Alongside continuing to...
A 2022 study showed that 45% of early childhood educators reported to be battling mental health challenges and burnout. Just as educators care for children, they must also care for...
Angela Clair, Director of Early Childhood Services at Wilder Child Development Center, joins Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga to share her center's story of rethinking their approach to expulsion with the goal of truly being inclusive.
Join Dr. Nicole Evans from Embracing Equity and Beth Menninga and Priscilla Weigel of CICC as they discuss the central role of equity in creating inclusive early childhood environments.
About the podcast: The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health has a mission to promote and pursue optimal mental health from infancy to young adulthood.
About the podcast: The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health has a mission to promote and pursue optimal mental health from infancy to young adulthood.
About the podcast: The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health has a mission to promote and pursue optimal mental health from infancy to young adulthood.
About the podcast: The Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health has a mission to promote and pursue optimal mental health from infancy to young adulthood.
Part 1 of 3. Join Center for Inclusive Child Care and their guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.
Part 2 of 3. Join Center for Inclusive Child Care and their guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.
Part 3 of 3. Join Center for Inclusive Child Care and their guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.
Embracing Equity has embarked on a groundbreaking journey, the first of its kind, that has set the stage for a new era of organizational transformation.
80×3: Resilient from the Start aims to support early childhood professionals by developing a shared understanding of how trauma impacts early relationships.
Last month, I had the pleasure of joining over 180 early childhood professionals – from teachers to policymakers – in our first public gathering for 80×3: Resilient from the Start.
Early child care supports critical brain development in our youngest children and permits parents to work outside the home, a key driver of a strong US economy.
In June, nine local early child care centers were awarded a total of $1.2 million in grants from United Way to equip staff to recognize the effects of traumatic events.
According to Wilder Research, an estimated 12,000 three-year-olds in the Twin Cities have experienced trauma, which can have lasting effects on their brain development.
The Greater Twin Cities United Way is awarding $12.1 million to 90 nonprofits in the metro area, with a special focus on housing, poverty reduction and trauma-informed childcare.
