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Child Start provides early childhood development services that prepare young children for lifelong success

Wichita, KS
Joined November 2015
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Fostering a child takes patience and resilience. We have created new resources to help children in crisis cope with separation from their birth parents, placement in foster care, and possible reunions. Explore the new topic here: bit.ly/2YhyaSk #SesameCommunity
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UPDATE! Now is the time to update your available child care openings for summer in your personalized business profile. Don't let this free advertising opportunity pass you by!
Did you know that your child’s #asthma inhalers expire? Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is a good time to check the expiration dates and availability of both controller and rescue medicines, especially those old albuterol inhalers in the backpack or gym bag!
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Learning to swim is a fun family activity. Every child develops differently, so families should talk with their pediatrician about when their child is ready for swim lessons. #DrowningPrevention ow.ly/VaUr50tEX5A
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Fathers play an essential role in the healthy development of their children. Review the research around the importance of the parenting partnership between mothers and fathers and why fathers are essential to children's well-being: buff.ly/2vIpW9y
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The @FriendsofWAM will have a great selection of gently used books at this weekend's event. Hours: 10am-5pm Sat & 11am-5pm Sun. Admission to the Fair is FREE!
The @WAMinWichita Art & Book Fair this weekend is a great way to promote reading and literacy in our community. ow.ly/msxr50qLIwf
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Positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development and overall well-being. How can a parent recognize the signs of mental illness in their child? On #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay, take a moment to learn more via @mayoclinic: tinyurl.com/ydz6oos6
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Help caregivers and families understand the signs and dangers of stress in young children. Find strategies to promote resilience and support positive outcomes: buff.ly/2PV3XnA
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Track your child’s #milestones and share with your #pediatrician with CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app cdc.gov/MilestoneTracker #ActEarly
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We want you to join us for our Fore the Kids Golf and Tennis Tournament at @TheWichitaCC on June 10! Players will be served lunch and donated prizes will be awarded. Learn more: wch.org/events #Wichita #events
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Reaching out to parents facing depression provides an enormous opportunity to build family resilience. Learn how to recognize depression and help parents get the help they need: buff.ly/2VuRcqA
The KS SBOE said that Kindergarten readiness was a top priority. Starting this week @KCCTF @DCFKansas @KDHE @ksdehq and many other partners are beginning a 3-month-long tour of the state to shape the future of early childhood in Kansas. Join us at a location near you!
L👀king for Child Care? Get the information you need to find quality child care! Call for personalized service and valuable information to help you make the best choice for you and your child. Call 1-877-678-2548. @DCFKansas youtu.be/IGr9m7kyLbI
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We will have 300 bike helmets to fit and give away this Saturday at the 6th Annual Safe Kids Day at the Topeka Zoo. Your child must be present. Only while supplies last! For more event details, visit safekidskansas.org.
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The @AmerAcadPeds has updated its guidance for transportation of children with special needs. ow.ly/rPXT30ouYXz
Tie a string around your finger to remember that the @ICTMakerFaire is happening THIS WEEK! Friday, 4/26, 10 a. - 5 p. and Saturday, 4/27, 10 a. - 6 p. at Exploration Place! #wichita #makerfaire 🎟 wichita.makerfaire.com/ticke… 🛠 wichita.makerfaire.com/maker… 📢 wichita.makerfaire.com/spons…
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RT @healthychildren: Do kids need swim lessons? Yes! The AAP recommends swim lessons as a layer of protection against drowning that can begin for many children starting at age 1. ow.ly/ViMh50qlawi
A healthy baby begins with a healthy pregnancy. Share these resources with expectant women and families so they can connect with comprehensive prenatal care, including nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports: buff.ly/2Gs1Ciw
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.@dymbartlett and @vhsacks: “We must take caution to avoid an exclusive focus on ACEs at the expense of understanding and responding to the full range of childhood adversity and children’s responses to it.” buff.ly/2YVbKHI