To Ensure All Children, Birth through age eight in Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam, Sterling, & Thompson are Healthy, Safe and Successful Learners
About NECC
The Northeast Early Childhood Council (NECC) is made up of the communities of Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam, Sterling, & Thompson. We work together to ensure all children, birth through age eight, in our communities are healthy, safe and successful learners. We bring together all key stakeholders who play a crucial role in the safety, mental & physical development and education of our children.
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Northeast Early Childhood Council shared UConn Kids in Developmental Science's post.
UConn Kids in Developmental Science
"Reducing sodium and sugar intake early on can help set taste preferences and help children make healthy food choices later in life. However, a report from the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity found only 4 out of 80 baby and toddler snacks met nutritious standards. In addition, 50% of baby food snacks and 83% of toddler food snacks contained added sweeteners."
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What Parents Can Gain From Learning the Science of Talking to Kids
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Understanding that you are the architect of your child’s early brain development is “extremely powerful,” according to Dr. Dana Suskind of the Thirty Million Words Initiative.
Northeast Early Childhood Council shared The Gottman Institute's post.
Talking about triggers helps kids reflect about different emotions and makes it easier to identify the appropriate action to take.
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