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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

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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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First 5 Napa County's cover photo First 5 Napa County updated their cover photo. 1 Likes

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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

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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

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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 “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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ... 9 Likes

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First 5 Napa County y First 5 Napa Network respaldan plenamente a Black Lives Matter.
First 5 Napa Network (F5NN por sus siglas en inglés) se creó para involucrar a diversos líderes de múltiples sectores en el examen auténtico de ... 3 Likes

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Raising Antiracist Kids: Ibram X. Kendi with Derecka Purnell Please join us on Thursday June 18th at 2pm PST for this important conversation! 10 Likes

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CNN and 'Sesame Street' to host a town hall addressing racism As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and Sesame Street are refocusing their second town hall to address racism. 9 Likes

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31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance A great collection of children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance. Thanks First 5 El Dorado for sharing! 5 Likes

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Photos from First 5 Napa County's post Chalk Your Walk between June 1 and 7 to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month and support the LGBTQ families that live in our community! #chalkthewalkpride #napacountypride #napatogetherapart 3 Likes

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Community Resources for Children has funding available for cleaning and sanitation supplies for all licensed child care providers and for license-exempt providers who care for children with subsidies in Napa County. Funding is limited and is on a first-come first-served ... 2 Likes

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Photos from Community Resources for Children's post Thank you to CRC, Public Health and all partners who worked together to create these important guidelines. Be safe and well! 2 Likes

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