Winter 2022

Cold Weather Play Boosts the Immune System

Winter fresh air is good for everyone!

Breathe fresh air- In fresh, outdoor air, children do not have to rebreathe the germs of the group, and the chance for spreading infection is reduced.

Strengthen immune system-Being outside more often allows your child to develop a stronger autoimmune system and a resistence to allergies.

Engage in physical activity- Children should get 60 minutes of exercise everyday, and exercising during the winter can be even more beneficial.

Better sleep cycle- Increased exercise will help promote a better sleep cycle and can lead to children growing stronger and maintaining a healthy body weight.

www.cdc.gov, GetSmartAbxPA

Winter Reading

for Children

Need some suggestions? Ask your children’s librarian or try some of these:

-The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

-Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal

-The Mitten by Jan Brett

-Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

-The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren

-Red Sled by Lita Judge

-Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith, Felix Bernard, and Tim Hopgood

VALENTINE CRAFT TIME!

Happy Valentine's Day! Remember not to eat too much candy—

you're sweet enough already.

Coffee Filter Hearts meaningfulmama.com

Heart Shake Painting n otimeforflashcards.com

Valentines Day Slime thefarmgirlgabs.com

Resources for Families

On our webpage you will find many helpful resources to support your family. From help in finding child care and acquiring food benefits as well as parent education opportunities we are sure you will find the information you are looking for.

Please find us on the web at childcaredutchess.org

Tips for Cooking with Children

1)Create a cooking station

2)Start Small

3)Give yourself plenty of time and multitask

4)Create the menu together

5)Keep cleaning equipment close by

6)Invite a confident cook to help

7)Sign up for parent-and-child cooking classes

find the full article on Food Network: Cooking With Kids

Become a Child Care Provider

"The Benefits of Becoming a Family Child Care Provider"

Tom Copeland

Caring for children from other families in your home is a wonderful job with many benefits.
You have the opportunity to stay home and care for your own children. And you can earn money to support your family.
Improving the lives of the young children in your care.
By being a family child care provider you will have access to a variety of resources and services to support your business.
These include:
Training workshops to help you learn more about caring for children
Grants and other incentives to improve the quality of your care
Support and mentoring from other providers through your local and national family child care associate

For more information on becoming a child care provider please contact the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Puntam. 845.473.4141 or follow the links below

The Child Care Council is Hiring!!

Child Care Referral Specialist
Finance Manager

Submit your resume to: jwagner@childcaredutchess.org

Clickable Links

Parents can be partners of CCCDP, too! Click here for more information.

Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission for current information on recalls and product details.

Visit CCCDP's website for a list of partnering agencies who offer parent education resources.

Tell us what you need! Take the Parent Education Needs Assessment.

Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.
301 Manchester Road Suite 201A | Poughkeepsie, NY | 12603 United States

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