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Other Ways to Give : Goodshop

Help support us through Goodshop. When you shop online, a percentage of virtually every purchase at Walmart, Kohls, Home Depot, Travelocity, Staples and more go to Solano Family & Children's Services.Visit Goodshop, here.LOCATION421 Executive Court NorthFairfield, CA 94534-4019(707) 863-3950Website
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Being Still and Quiet

Sometimes, self-care can be as simple as being still and quiet. Taking a few minutes to relax, focus, and listen can have a very positive impact on your health and happiness. Watch the video to learn more.LOCATION421 Executive Court NorthFairfield, CA 94534-4019(707) 863-3950Website
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Four Toddler Snacking Mistakes

Toddlers are notorious nibblers. Their small bellies mean they can't eat a lot at one time, and their go-go-go nature means they don't want to sit at the table too long. Snacking can help add needed nourishment into a toddler's day — as long as it's done right. Here are four strategies to be smarter about snacks.Strategy 1: Snacking on the GoCarry one or two small and easy snacks — such as a
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March is National Nutrition Month

To spread awareness and nutrition education, the entire month of March is National Nutrition Month, and the week of March 12-18 is Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week. National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign held in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the campaign, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating
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Breathe, Balance, and Bend: The 3 B’s of Calm Bodies

Our bodies need exercise, but they need downtime, too. Breathing, balancing, and bending give children (and adults!) a chance to rest their bodies and relax their minds.BreatheBreathing deeply and slowly is a calming strategy for anytime, anywhere.Ask children to place their hands over their mouths and feel their breath. Together, breathe quickly, then slowly, and ask children to compare how each
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Get Moving Anywhere, Anytime!

Kids don’t need a big outdoor space to move their bodies!On the GoInstead of walking to the car, encourage kids to jump like frogs or hop like bunnies. Even when buckled into a car seat, kids can stretch: reach up high, twist from side to side to look out both windows, and reach down low to tickle their toes!In Front of the TelevisionTurn commercial breaks into quick dance parties—get up and
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Sneezing & Coughing Safely

Watch the video together with children. Remind them that when they feel a tickle in their noses or throats, they should remember the right way to sneeze and cough! Sneezing or coughing into your upper sleeve or elbow helps keep germs off your hands and away from other people. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3.LOCATION421 Executive Court NorthFairfield, CA 94534-4019(707) 863-3950Website
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Resources : What Every Elected Official Should Know About Hunger

FRAC has created a one-stop-shop for elected officials to get the facts on the extent of hunger in America and the solutions that exist to solve it.Facts Every Elected Official Should Know About Hunger in the U.S.During COVID-19 the rate of food insecurity has reached crisis levels: 25 percent of adults and nearly 30 percent of those with children are struggling to put enough food on the
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Resources : EveryChild California

For over 75 years, we have been inspiring and educating leaders of early learning and care programs for children from birth to 12. Our name, EveryChild California, an Association of Leaders Advancing Early Learning, represents our comprehensive approach to early childhood education and learning. We advocate for programs across the state, by supporting the development of the child's social,
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