It may be mid-summer, but we are excited to share some of the fun events that marked the end of our wonderful school year together!
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Explore fabulous photos and learn about CDP’s Inaugural Art Show! The Art Show’s mission was to highlight for our guests and community the importance of art in young children’s development and why its integration in schools, especially in early childhood programs, is essential.
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Schools play a critical role in helping to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is important that preschools, as well as K-12 schools, are attentive to the signs of potential child abuse in their students. Read this article for some positive actions schools can take to support parents and work to prevent abuse and neglect.
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Learn more about how important Social Workers are to the development of young children.
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February is celebrated as Black History Month nationwide to recognize the achievements of African Americans and understand how their actions shaped history. As the end of this month looms closer, we would love to offer you some tips for making this important topic interesting and exciting for you and your child.
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Descubra múltiples formas de cómo el juego creativo ayuda en el desarrollo de los niños. Aquí veremos algunas formas de usar el juego creativo para mejorar el desarrollo infantil tanto en el salón de clases como en el hogar.
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Discover multiple ways on how creative play aids in the development of children. Here we will take a look at some ways to use creative play to enhance child development both in the classroom and at home.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood that can lead to health issues in children all the way into adulthood. Check out our article to see how we are helping children rise above their adversities.
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Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Here we will take a look at how social play develops and changes over time for children.
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The arts have an important role in promoting well-being and providing a creative space for social and personal connection. The act of creating art reduces cortisol levels in our brains, relaxing us. Creating art can serve as a platform to help express visually what we may not be able to verbally.
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Language development and literacy is no doubt a critical part of any child's overall development. It supports the ability of your child to communicate, and express and understand feelings. It also supports your child's thinking ability and helps them develop and maintain relationships.
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May is mental health awareness month, check out our new article to learn all about how art therapy plays an important role in keeping a positive mental health.
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Check out our latest article filled with tips on how to have a safe Christmas in the midst of a Pandemic.
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Check out our latest article filled with tips and recipes to create your own healthy Halloween treats.
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Check out our latest article filled with information and ideas to help keep you and your children healthy as the pandemic continues.
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Self-Care is essential for all parents, and during these unprecedented times, keeping our mental health and wellness in-check is especially important. Check out our latest article for some great self-care ideas!
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Summertime is finally here! There are many great indoor and outdoor activities that can be done at home to still enjoy the summer!
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Today we have a fun and simple art activity that you can try at home with your little ones, and all you need is an outdoor space with a concrete or stone surface, a cup of water, and a brush to paint with!
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You and your child can soak up some rays while simultaneously spreading a message of kindness and hope to your community during these uncertain times with this week’s Art Adventure!
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At this critical time in our history- with the COVID-19 virus causing life as we know it to be put on hold- taking care of our social-emotional health is more important than ever.
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