This week, I decided to investigate the zero-to-three website further. I explored the topic of health and nutrition and found quiet a bit useful information to develop healthy eating habits for children. There were articles to provide children with healthy eating strategies. I think it was very interesting because I have come across many children who are picky eaters. The website offers several suggestions and ways to help parents provide children with the nutrition that they need. Eating healthy and having children get nutritious is important for their development in so many areas. Yet, parents are often frustrated or give in to their picky eaters without providing them with the nutrition needed. I learned many helpful tips on how to support parents through their struggles and help them succeed in providing their children with the necessary tools to help their children eat healthier.
Another interesting section was about children in care. I think many parents are dependent on other to take care of their children why at work. The section gives parents tool to what they should look for when looking for quality care and how they can improve school readiness with children. They also explore the option of families, friends or neighbors who may take care of children and why. The last section explores resources for parents and caregivers to help children develop key skills for school readiness, including helpful information to improve language and literacy skills, thinking skills as well as self-confidence and self-control.
I have this website posted as a favorite on my computer. I am always able to find some very useful information that I can use, pass on to my teachers, or share with parents at the school. Picky eaters are such a common thing to see but I feel like parents give in too easily with their children and then they end of only eating chicken nuggets and mac and cheese.
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