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Surround Your Little One With Language

Thursday, March 11, 2010

From before birth, our children’s brains begin to process language, attuning themselves to the sounds of their particular tongue, decoding meaning, building their ability to communicate.  Studies show that the amount of language a child is exposed to in the first three years of life will affect a child’s overall development and life long achievement. 

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Posted by Smart Beginnings on 03/11 at 09:37 AM
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“Parent Chats” on Positive Disciplining

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Smart Beginnings SHR’s Board of Directors is fortunate to have Dr. Katherine Kersey of Old Dominion University as one of its members.  Dr. Kersey is an early childhood expert and has been instrumental in developing a “Parent Chat” program throughout the community focused on the principles of positive discipline.

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Posted by Smart Beginnings on 12/23 at 12:16 PM
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The Early Learning Challenge Fund: the right and smart thing to do

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

As an early childhood champion you know that the pathway to success in school, college and work begins with high quality early learning experiences. This fall, the largest investment in early childhood since the establishment of Head Start will come before the U.S. Senate for funding.  This is an investment in a better future for our children and our nation.

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Posted by Smart Beginnings on 10/21 at 09:49 AM
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