Violence
Approximately 11 years ago my sister was raped. I can remember the call from Mom when she heard about it. They never found the person that did it and she is still skittish to this day. Her husband was not there for her. He needed hand holding because he was the one that left the slider door unlocked, which is how the rapist got in. After it happened Karen came to Mom’s for several days. The police were involved but were not much help. She went to counseling for a couple of months and stopped. I am not sure if she has really gotten over what happened. Montgomery County Police have never followed up with my sister.
The Occupy Movement has moved across the World! Unfortunately violence comes with them. I just looked up violence in Italy and this is what came up. So sad that this is what we have come down to. It also covers other Countries going through the same thing.
Italy tallies damage from 'Occupy' violence
Italian PM vows crackdown after Rome protest turns violent
CBC News
Posted: Oct 16, 2011 10:06 AM ET
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2011 11:43 AM ET
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The Occupy Denver demonstration turned violent on Oct. 29, as police fired rounds of pepper spray and arrested at least 15 people. Here, a man is arrested while clashing with police in downtown Denver. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post/AP)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the leading cause of death in infant’s age 1-12 months in the United States and can be prevented. I have been exposed to the topic of SIDS throughout my career in Early Childhood, especially in the past 6 years, when I began working for The Resource and Referral Network. In Maryland SIDS is a required training potential childcare providers need to take before they can become licensed. I offered this training at the office once a month and usually had to cancel it due to lack of registration. It took me awhile to understand why, if this class was a requirement, were they not registering for it? Then I learned the reason, it is offered online. I understand the convenience of online classes, but for a topic as important as SIDS it should be an in class training only. I feel it is important that providers understand what can cause SIDS and what they can do to prevent it. In class trainings give providers the opportunity to interact with the instructor and other classmates, ask questions, listen to personal experiences some may have had, and gain a real understanding of SIDS. I have heard many stories over the years of babies sleeping on sofas, regular beds, and wrapped in blankets, it makes me cringe to think of the possibilities of what could have happened to those children. I also feel that it is important that parents attend these classes also. When I was on the referral line I found many new, young, and low-income parents that were unaware of what SIDS was.
Like the United States, Hong Kong is reporting the major factors they are seeing for SIDS is: parental smoking, bed sharing, tummy sleeping, sleeping on soft bedding, overheating, and several other unsafe sleeping habits. They are also embarking on a campaign to educate the public on the possible causes of SIDS and what can be done to prevent it. SIDS is prominent in both countries; however by being proactive and educating the public the United States and Hong Kong have been able to reduce the number of deaths caused by SIDS.
After learning more about the possible causes of SIDS, and the fact that it is a preventable disease, I want to be able to focus some of my efforts on educating the community on the reality of SIDS and the devastating results it has on families and let them know that that does not need to be the case. It is my hope that the more I am able to educate people on the causes and prevention of SIDS they will take that information and pass it on to another part of the community, an so on. I want to get the ball of information sharing going! I would like to see in the near future that SIDS is no longer the leading cause of death in infants 1-12 months.
SIDS is the leading cause of death in infant’s age 1-12 months in the United States and can be prevented. I have been exposed to the topic of SIDS throughout my career in Early Childhood, especially in the past 6 years, when I began working for The Resource and Referral Network. In Maryland SIDS is a required training potential childcare providers need to take before they can become licensed. I offered this training at the office once a month and usually had to cancel it due to lack of registration. It took me awhile to understand why, if this class was a requirement, were they not registering for it? Then I learned the reason, it is offered online. I understand the convenience of online classes, but for a topic as important as SIDS it should be an in class training only. I feel it is important that providers understand what can cause SIDS and what they can do to prevent it. In class trainings give providers the opportunity to interact with the instructor and other classmates, ask questions, listen to personal experiences some may have had, and gain a real understanding of SIDS. I have heard many stories over the years of babies sleeping on sofas, regular beds, and wrapped in blankets, it makes me cringe to think of the possibilities of what could have happened to those children. I also feel that it is important that parents attend these classes also. When I was on the referral line I found many new, young, and low-income parents that were unaware of what SIDS was.
Like the United States, Hong Kong is reporting the major factors they are seeing for SIDS is: parental smoking, bed sharing, tummy sleeping, sleeping on soft bedding, overheating, and several other unsafe sleeping habits. They are also embarking on a campaign to educate the public on the possible causes of SIDS and what can be done to prevent it. SIDS is prominent in both countries; however by being proactive and educating the public the United States and Hong Kong have been able to reduce the number of deaths caused by SIDS.
After learning more about the possible causes of SIDS, and the fact that it is a preventable disease, I want to be able to focus some of my efforts on educating the community on the reality of SIDS and the devastating results it has on families and let them know that that does not need to be the case. It is my hope that the more I am able to educate people on the causes and prevention of SIDS they will take that information and pass it on to another part of the community, an so on. I want to get the ball of information sharing going! I would like to see in the near future that SIDS is no longer the leading cause of death in infants 1-12 months.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
My Birth
I have struggled on how to write this assignment all week. I have never given birth or participated in a birth so I cannot write on either one of those. My birth Mother gave me up for adoption when I was born and the files are sealed so I don’t know anything about the type of prenatal care she had or the experience she had while giving birth to me. I also do not know the reason why she gave me up. So I am going to write about the experiences I had for the first three months of my life while I was in foster care and write about my “birth” my parents experienced after they adopted me.
All I know about my foster care parents is that the husband worked mid-shift, so when he got home at 11:00pm or 12:00am he woke me up and played with me for several hours. So that explains why I am a night owl and my parents cursed home for the first several years after bringing me home. To tell you the truth I would like to find him and ask him what he was thinking!
I am the youngest child in my family; my sister who is 2 ½ years older was a very quiet and content baby. So when they decided to adopt a second child they were sure that child would be the same way. Imagine their surprise when they brought me home and all I did was cry all night because I wanted to play. I am still reminded to this day of this. ;-)
As I said earlier I do not know the circumstances of my birth or my birth mother’s life. However I am very thankful that I was adopted into the Snyder family. Even though I did not sleep they gave me unconditional love no matter what. They taught me the importance of education and supported me in the paths that I chose. I am going to describe them as very nurturing, caring, supportive, and loving parents who are appreciative that I came into their lives and that I was a healthy baby.
In Afghanistan most woman do not get prenatal care and most births occur at home. Sadly I learned that infant mortality is very high there, as I found to be similar in other underdeveloped countries I read about. Most Afghan woman gives birth to 5 children and on average 3 of those children dies. The good news is those numbers are starting to change and more infants are surviving because of different World Organizations investing money to open birthing centers and train woman to be mid-wives in the rural areas of Afghanistan.
All I know about my foster care parents is that the husband worked mid-shift, so when he got home at 11:00pm or 12:00am he woke me up and played with me for several hours. So that explains why I am a night owl and my parents cursed home for the first several years after bringing me home. To tell you the truth I would like to find him and ask him what he was thinking!
I am the youngest child in my family; my sister who is 2 ½ years older was a very quiet and content baby. So when they decided to adopt a second child they were sure that child would be the same way. Imagine their surprise when they brought me home and all I did was cry all night because I wanted to play. I am still reminded to this day of this. ;-)
As I said earlier I do not know the circumstances of my birth or my birth mother’s life. However I am very thankful that I was adopted into the Snyder family. Even though I did not sleep they gave me unconditional love no matter what. They taught me the importance of education and supported me in the paths that I chose. I am going to describe them as very nurturing, caring, supportive, and loving parents who are appreciative that I came into their lives and that I was a healthy baby.
In Afghanistan most woman do not get prenatal care and most births occur at home. Sadly I learned that infant mortality is very high there, as I found to be similar in other underdeveloped countries I read about. Most Afghan woman gives birth to 5 children and on average 3 of those children dies. The good news is those numbers are starting to change and more infants are surviving because of different World Organizations investing money to open birthing centers and train woman to be mid-wives in the rural areas of Afghanistan.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Code of Ethics
Ethical Responsibilities to Children
I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand and support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to identify children who may need additional services.
I feel that it is very important to use assessment tools to track children’s learning. By assessing my students I was able to adjust my curriculum if needed to address areas they were not doing well in and also to provide parents with important information that lead to identify learning difficulties.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families
I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
I-2.3—To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.
I could have chosen all points in this section! It is so important to have families involved in their children’s education. It shows their support, allows them to have an active voice, come in and participate in classroom activities, among many other things! I always encouraged parents to take an active role in their child’s education and to come in and volunteer in the classroom when they were able to.
Responsibilities to employers
I-3B.1—To assist the program in providing the highest quality of service.
I am a firm believer in teamwork. Without it the quality of service/education can decline. In the school I worked in we all worked together and assisted each other with problems, concerns, and celebrating successes. The parents recognized this and were very appreciative. I feel it also made them more active in the school.
I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand and support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to identify children who may need additional services.
I feel that it is very important to use assessment tools to track children’s learning. By assessing my students I was able to adjust my curriculum if needed to address areas they were not doing well in and also to provide parents with important information that lead to identify learning difficulties.
Ethical Responsibilities to Families
I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.
I-2.3—To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.
I could have chosen all points in this section! It is so important to have families involved in their children’s education. It shows their support, allows them to have an active voice, come in and participate in classroom activities, among many other things! I always encouraged parents to take an active role in their child’s education and to come in and volunteer in the classroom when they were able to.
Responsibilities to employers
I-3B.1—To assist the program in providing the highest quality of service.
I am a firm believer in teamwork. Without it the quality of service/education can decline. In the school I worked in we all worked together and assisted each other with problems, concerns, and celebrating successes. The parents recognized this and were very appreciative. I feel it also made them more active in the school.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Early Childhood Education Resources
Position Statements and Influential Practices
NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.
Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being
Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
Websites:
World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage
World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
Read about OMEP’s mission.
Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
Selected Early Childhood Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/
WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/
Children’s Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/
National Institute for Early Education Research
http://nieer.org/
Pre[K]Now
http://www.preknow.org/
Voices for America’s Children
http://www.voices.org/
The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
YC Young Children
Childhood
Journal of Child & Family Studies
Child Study Journal
Multicultural Education
Early Childhood Education Journal
Journal of Early Childhood Research
International Journal of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Developmental Psychology
Social Studies
Maternal & Child Health Journal
International Journal of Early Years Education
Additional Resources:
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
http://www.naccrra.org/
Administration for Children and Families
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/index.html
National Association of Child Care Professionals
http://www.naccp.org
NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.
Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being
Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
Websites:
World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage
World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
Read about OMEP’s mission.
Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/
Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
Selected Early Childhood Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/
WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
HighScope
http://www.highscope.org/
Children’s Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Center for Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org/
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
National Child Care Association
http://www.nccanet.org/
National Institute for Early Education Research
http://nieer.org/
Pre[K]Now
http://www.preknow.org/
Voices for America’s Children
http://www.voices.org/
The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
YC Young Children
Childhood
Journal of Child & Family Studies
Child Study Journal
Multicultural Education
Early Childhood Education Journal
Journal of Early Childhood Research
International Journal of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Developmental Psychology
Social Studies
Maternal & Child Health Journal
International Journal of Early Years Education
Additional Resources:
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
http://www.naccrra.org/
Administration for Children and Families
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/index.html
National Association of Child Care Professionals
http://www.naccp.org
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Inspirational Quotes
"I have the opportunity to issue grants to 8 preschools throughout the county of Los Angeles and specifically the intention of these grants is to train parents on how to learn and advocate for their children."
Sandy Escobido
"Everyday I go to work I look forward to it because I know the services I am providing to children it's to their benefit it's not anything that is going to benefit me it is going to benefit them."
Raymond Hernandez
" Perhaps the largest impact of licensing standards is that they establish a market value for child care in the community and they establish a local standard of what quality is..."
DR. Susan BredeKamp 2001
Sandy Escobido
"Everyday I go to work I look forward to it because I know the services I am providing to children it's to their benefit it's not anything that is going to benefit me it is going to benefit them."
Raymond Hernandez
" Perhaps the largest impact of licensing standards is that they establish a market value for child care in the community and they establish a local standard of what quality is..."
DR. Susan BredeKamp 2001
Saturday, November 19, 2011
My Personal Childhood Web
My Birth Mother- I have never met this woman but she did nurture me for nine months. I feel her decision to put me up for adoption has had the biggest influence on me my whole life. By giving me up for adoption my birth mother gave me my parents who have been the best influence and support system in my life!
My Dad- Dad had a big influence on my childhood and life. We did everything together; cut the grass, raked the leaves, painted porches, read the comics, watched cartoons, worked in the garage, read books, among plenty of other things. He taught me that I was capable of doing anything that I put my mind to. Dad lost his job of 29 years when I was young and went through many jobs and unemployment for years. During this time he kept his head up, stayed strong, and made sure that my family knew no matter what happened we would be ok. This time period had the biggest influence on my life. I am going through a hard time in right now, but what I learned from Dad during those rough years, I know everything will be ok and workout with patience. Dad passed away 10 years ago, but I know he is still a strong presence in my life and is still by my side supporting me in anything that I do. Thank you Daddy for staying strong and being a positive influence in my life!
My Mom- Mom has been a big influence in my life. She was a stay at home Mom until my sister and I started school. Even when she did go back to work we didn’t realize it because she left for work after she got us on the school bus safely and was home to greet us when we got off the bus. When I was not helping Dad, I was busy helping Mom in the kitchen. My fondest memory is standing on the kitchen chair helping her make bread. Since Mom stayed at home she made many things from scratch to save money. She taught me my love for cooking! As I was growing up my Mom, and Dad, supported me in the decisions I made, even if she knew they were not going to work out. If they didn’t work out she was there to help through my disappointment. To this day she gives me positive guidance, support, and encourages me to excel in life to my fullest extent.
Both Mom and Dad taught me to be grateful for the things I have and to treasure the people in my life. They made/make sure I knew how special I am to them and how grateful they are that I became part of their lives.
My Grandparents- Sorry I can’t talk about just one of them. They are all very special and I cherish every moment I was able to spend with them. They all taught me the value of having a good work ethic. I spent a lot of time at my grandparent’s houses growing up. My Moms parents owned a print shop, in their row house, just north of Baltimore. I can remember Pop-Pop sitting at the press printing things to stock the shelves with. He worked 6 ½ days a week, but he never missed a meal with his family. Nana worked in the store helping customers find what they needed and ringing them out. Both of them were well respected in the community. When I was around the age of 10 they had to sell the store and move to an apartment. That is the first time I was exposed to the word Alzheimer’s disease. Pop Pop started to go down hill quickly. The support, love and togetherness of my family made this period easier to get through. My dad’s mom, Grammy, worked at a department store called Hutzler’s until she was in her mid- seventies. When she retired she came to live with us and was a huge help to my parents. She cooked, cleaned, did laundry, and watched over my sister and me when my parents were out. All three of my grandparents were hard workers and taught me to do the best job possible and never take a job for granite. But the major thing I learned from them was the importance of having a close family. I see them as the backbone of our family during many rough periods in or life.
Anne Bishop- I know I am suppose to be writing about people who were influences in my childhood; however, I need to include Anne. She was one of the biggest influences in my life as I started my career in Early Childhood Education. She was the Director at the first preschool I worked at and is a very good friend of my to this day. When I started working at the preschool I had received my Associates degree, dropped out of the local University, and was working a second job at night to make ends meet. Anne saw the potential and passion I had in the field. She quickly started to encourage me to return to school and get my degree. After several years I finally listened and returned to college, boy were my parents ever grateful! While I was in school and working Anne continued to give the support and resources I needed to be successful in my career and education. I am not sure who was more proud the day I picked up my degree Anne or my Mom. Anne saw something in me the day she meet me and took it and ran. I have to say if it was not for her I would not have gone back to finish my degree. When I told her I was going back to get my Master’s I knew she was very proud of me.
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