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The zones of regulation is a program which teaches children how to identify their regulatory zone and empowers them to develop self-regulatory abilities. More information on the zones of regulation can be found here. A song about feelings, which can be used in conjunction with the zones of regulation, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsISd1AMNYU.
For resources on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5, visit CSEFEL. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.
Criterion Child Enrichment specializes in developmentally appropriate programs and services for young children and their families. They seek to support the early development and education of young children and their families. They work hand-in-hand with families to promote the health and development of children. They offer community-based developmental enrichment groups, early intervention, and newborn home visiting programs.
Started in 2010 as a joint initiative of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Brain Building in Progress is a statewide campaign to raise public awareness and involvement in young children’s healthy development and learning. Our work is based upon the latest science and research on early childhood development. Our mission is to raise awareness of the critical importance of fostering the cognitive, social and emotional development of young children by emphasizing its future impact on the economic prosperity of everyone in Massachusetts.
Please find a helpful article and a video below about talking to your children about the war.
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war