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Photos from First 5 Napa County's post Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet, MPH and Emily Darlington, MEd of First 5 Napa County are presenting at today's 2020 Quality Counts Solano Early Childhood Virtual Conference. Sharing our Rainbow Kits and how to make early childhood settings LGBTQ and gender inclusive. Thank ... 7 Likes

I Let My Child Create Their Own Gender Identity

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I Let My Child Create Their Own Gender Identity “Kids fare better in environments where they are accepted for who they are. The negative outcomes that are often experienced by queer and trans youth are mitigated by supportive families and friends. Parents take precautions to keep their children healthy ... 2 Likes

This might be your most important flu shot ever

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This might be your most important flu shot ever Extra important to get flu shots for your whole family this year! Contact your healthcare provider to schedule a flu shot or check the Napa County Free Flu Vaccine webpage for a calendar update soon.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/08/health/flu-shot-influenza-prevention-wellness/index.html

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Photos from Rainbow Action Network's post Rainbow Kits are coming soon to Quality Counts sites! For those of you not participating in Quality Counts, you can still get a gender inclusive language magnet for your classroom/school! Email Anne at anne@first5napa.org. 4 Likes

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Photos from Rainbow Action Network's post It’s the beginning of the school year! As an educator, you have the opportunity to help ALL students – including gender creative kids and kids with same sex parents – feel welcome! You have the opportunity to create a classroom ... 1 Likes

How to talk to kids about fires and earthquakes, before and after they happen

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How to talk to kids about fires and earthquakes, before and after they happen “They’re very smart and they’re very intuitive and they know when something is going on,” MacLeamy said.
Saying everything is fine when it’s clearly not, she said, invalidates children’s feelings and can affect them negatively.
“The thing that children want ... 1 Comments 5 Likes

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Photos from Parents for Diversity - P4D's post Check out these concrete tips for being anti-racist parents. #blacklivesmatter #RepresentationMatters #antiracistparenting 1 Likes

How to Diversify Your Toy Box

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How to Diversify Your Toy Box “As parents, we must make a conscious effort to explore playtime in a way that does not only reflect our family dynamic but positively reflects our melting pot of cultures around the world. We must uplift the voices of those ...

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Join CalMatters for a conversation with Californians who are testing out different approaches to overcoming the challenges educators and their pupils face. The discussion will be based on your questions and input. Parents, please participate!
https://mailchi.mp/calmatters/youre-invited-virtual-learning-during-the-pandemic?e=c6f5041803

You're invited: Virtual learning during the pandemic

You're invited: Virtual learning during the pandemic

Dear John, As schools across California begin virtual instruction, students, parents and teachers have many questions and concerns after enduring a hectic spring semester. How will California’s 6 million students and their parents navigate this crisis — and when will ... 1 Likes

Even as demand for childcare surges, Napa's preschools and daycares struggle

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Even as demand for childcare surges, Napa's preschools and daycares struggle There will be NO economic recovery without childcare. We need creative and real solutions on the national, state, and local levels. 4 Likes

Complete the survey for Community Resources for Children by July 31st and you could win a $50 Ta....

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Complete the survey for Community Resources for Children by July 31st and you could win a $50 Target gift card!!
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/childcarecovid19
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/childcarecovid19?lang=es 4 Likes

Program for Infant Toddler Care

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Program for Infant Toddler Care The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Regional Support Network is pleased to announce a summer webinar series to support infant/toddler care teachers in providing respectful and responsive care. At PITC, we consider a relationship-based approach to caring for infants and ... 2 Likes

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Photos from Rainbow Action Network's post A perfect way to engage the kiddos in activism! 2 Likes

The virus and the vulnerable: Latino children suffer higher rates of COVID-19

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The virus and the vulnerable: Latino children suffer higher rates of COVID-19 Latinos are not genetically predisposed to the virus but the circumstances of their lives expose them to coronavirus more than other groups, said Dr. Margarita Loeza, a family physician at the Venice Family Clinic.
“The poorest will carry the burden ...

FREE Anti-Bias Education Symposium - Pacific Oaks College

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FREE Anti-Bias Education Symposium - Pacific Oaks College Take advantage of this free anti-bias education symposium on Thursday, July 23 from 2-5pm. The Fighting Against Racism training is available for parents, early childhood educators, and K-12 educators and staff!

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Timeline Photos Explore our new curated collection of resources to promote inclusive working and learning environments for Head Start children, families, and staff all year long: www.nhsa.org/lgbtq 2 Likes

'We Do Need This Change': Child Care Union Election Underway

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'We Do Need This Change': Child Care Union Election Underway Economies cannot function without childcare. In Napa county our demand for childcare far outpaces our supply. One reason is that providers are expected to do critical work AND accept poverty wages. NO MORE!
#childcareisessential #livingwage #familiesfirst 2 Likes

In the Covid-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have...

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In the Covid-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have... “Our struggle is not an emotional concern. We are not burned out. We are being crushed by an economy that has bafflingly declared working parents inessential.” 2 Likes

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Photos from Rainbow Action Network's post The last two also happen to be part of the First 5 Napa County team! 6 Likes

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Away from school pressures, children who defy gender norms blossom at home

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Away from school pressures, children who defy gender norms blossom at home “If they're thriving this much outside of school," she said, we need to ask, "What changes do we need to make those spaces feel affirming for those kids?"
First 5 Napa can help you! We are working with early childhood ... 3 Likes

Sesame Street sharing some Pride Love 🏳️‍🌈

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Sesame Street sharing some Pride Love 🏳️‍🌈 7 Likes

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Photos from Rainbow Action Network's post Please say hello to several of the families involved in Rainbow Action Network efforts! 8 Likes

Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street's town hall on racism for kids and parents

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Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street's town hall on racism for kids and parents If you are struggling with how to talk with your young kids about racism and what’s going on in our communities right now, consider allowing Elmo and Elmo’s dad begin the conversation for you. 7 Likes

“Call to Action” – Protect tenants, this is about equity & economic recovery. www.clcnapa....

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“Call to Action” – Protect tenants, this is about equity & economic recovery. www.clcnapavalley.org/take-action for more information. Join us at the Napa County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tue, 6/9 @ 9am! 3 Likes

We've pulled together a list of children's books that are inclusive of LGBTQ families and childr....

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We've pulled together a list of children's books that are inclusive of LGBTQ families and children AND people of color. Please use these books to have ongoing conversations with your young children about race, gender, and diverse families. The fight ... 4 Likes

First 5 Napa County and the First 5 Napa Network stand in full support of Black Lives Matter.The....

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First 5 Napa County and the First 5 Napa Network stand in full support of Black Lives Matter.
The First 5 Network (F5NN) was created to engage diverse, cross-sector leaders in authentic examination of our own biases and racism and ... 10 Likes

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