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SUMMARY:Healthy Homes (MN Dept of Health)
DESCRIPTION:Family Child Care Providers-Get the scoop on making your home healthier and safer with tips from the MN Dept. of Health. \n\n\n\n\nExplore common indoor air quality issues and drinking water quality issues in Minnesota homes. Learn about radon\, mold and moisture\, carbon monoxide\, how you can learn about your water quality\, and common contaminants in Minnesota private well water. Learn how these issues can affect the health and wellbeing of children in home-based daycares and develop strategies to identify and reduce these hazards in your home. Gain the necessary tools to deal with indoor air and drinking water quality issues and learn how healthy air and water quality can create a safe and comfortable environment for child development and learning. \nREGISTER
URL:https://smifoundation.org/event/healthy-homes-mn-dept-of-health/
LOCATION:Owatonna Community Education\, 122 East McKinley St.\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Trainings
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SUMMARY:Healthy spaces\, happy faces: reducing food- and waterborne risks
DESCRIPTION:Healthy spaces\, happy faces: reducing food- and waterborne risks in Early Childhood programs \nJoin Stacy Boysen to explore food- and waterborne diseases and review how simple\, yet effective\, safety practices prevent them from impacting your childcare setting. Review strategies that protect and promote children’s health and wellness during daily meals and snacks\, including an overview of the most current “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists. Inspire healthier habits and safer routines that support children now and throughout their futures. \nCourse Level \nLevel 1 – Explores \nFCC Active Supervision \nKnowledge and Competency Framework Areas \nVII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices (2 Hours) \nCDA Content Areas \nContent Area I: Planning a safe\, healthy learning environment (2 Hours) \nRegister by Oct. 28!
URL:https://smifoundation.org/event/healthy-spaces-happy-faces-reducing-risks/
LOCATION:Kasson Senior High Schools – The Forum Room\, 101 16th St. NE\, Kasson\, MN
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Trainings
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SUMMARY:Healthy spaces\, happy faces: creating safe and healthy learning environments
DESCRIPTION:Join Stacy Boysen to explore practical ways to reduce the spread of germs and keep Early Childhood environments sparkly clean! Refine cleaning routines and investigate green cleaning solutions that are gentle on children\, yet tough on dirt. Discover ways to make your space healthier\, safer and more inviting for children every day! \nCourse Level \nLevel 1 – Explores \nFCC Active Supervision \nKnowledge and Competency Framework Areas \nVII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices (2 Hours) \nCDA Content Areas \nContent Area I: Planning a safe\, healthy learning environment (2 Hours) \nRegister by Nov. 4!
URL:https://smifoundation.org/event/healthy-spaces-happy-faces-creating-safe-and-healthy-learning-environments/
LOCATION:Parenting Resource Center\, 105 1st St. SE\, Austin\, MN
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Trainings
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SUMMARY:FULL - Virtual Class - Conscious Discipline: SEL Foundations & Resiliency in Infants & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Class – Conscious Discipline: SEL Foundations & Resiliency in Infants & Toddlers \nAvailable until Feb. 2\, 2027 \n Self-Paced \nOnline \nThese modules are available until Feb. 2\, 2027. You will receive a registration confirmation e-mail from Conscious Discipline within five business days of signing up. Contact Margaret for any questions: margaretr@smifoundation.org. \nMust be in the SMIF region to register for this class. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation serves south central and southeastern Minnesota which includes 20 counties\, 175 communities and one Native nation. This includes the counties of Blue Earth\, Brown\, Dodge\, Faribault\, Fillmore\, Freeborn\, Houston\, Goodhue\, Martin\, Le Sueur\, Nicollet\, Mower\, Rice\, Olmsted\, Steele\, Sibley\, Waseca\, Wabasha\, Winona and Watonwan\, as well as the Prairie Island Indian Community. \nThe Start Strong: Foundations and Resiliency in Infants and Toddlers (0-3) course is divided into three key areas of focus: Safety Through Attunement\, Connection Through Attachment and Problem-Solving Through Autonomy. Each area of focus is broken into modules that introduce and contextualize life-changing information and practical learnings. \nEach individual registration includes access to: \n\nVideo-based training modules led by Dr. Becky Bailey\, Certified Instructor Angela Fraley and Certified Instructor Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo\nHands-on activities to apply new knowledge and develop skills\nSession-by-session digital handouts\nAdditional digital resources and suggested readings\n\nThis comprehensive Conscious Discipline Infant/Toddler course provides caregivers\, educators\, mental health professionals and families with the relationship-based competencies necessary to give our youngest children the best possible start in life. Learn how to create a strong foundation for optimal brain development\, mental health\, resilience and social-emotional development. Our high-engagement virtual format provides a practical\, hands-on learning experience. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://smifoundation.org/event/conscious-discipline-sel-foundations-resiliency-in-infants-toddlers/
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