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​Connecticut's Obesity Rates Among Poor, Young Children Among Highest In Country

http://wnpr.org/post/connecticuts-obesity-rates-among-poor-young-children-among-highest-country?utm_source=WNPR+story+obesity+prevention&utm_campaign=WNPR+Obesity+Story&utm_medium=email

Families and the cost of childcare and the difficult decisions  families have to make because  they can't afford quality programs. Parents also  indicate -  they must work- because of Health Care costs 

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The following clip is a 4 minute summary of Circle of Security.  If you are interested in finding out more email lwatson@uwwestcentralct.org -   Circle of Security classes coming to Bristol!

Great Apps to keep kids busy in the car or waiting room:

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The New Office of Early Childhood has a new website. 

Great information & resources for families & child care providers!
http://www.ct.gov/oec/site/default.asp

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The state Common Core website at www.CTcorestandards.org
 includes materials/information in multiple languages.

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Catchy video on eating healthy!

Getting your child ready for Kindergarten...learning to cut!

Teaching your child about spacial awareness...

Teach your child how to hold a pencil...

Reading the ABC book...

Getting your child ready for Kindergarten...math skills!