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Summer 2016
Summer is here, school is out and the tempurature has gone up! Below you will find some fun     kid-friendly summer recipes, tips on protecting children from the sun and more!

Going on a summer road trip? Forget the plastic bags everywhere and grab a hobby box. Fill it with healthy child-friendly snacks such as grapes, crackers, cheese, carrots ect.  Snacks stay nice and organized and are easily accessible! Older children can keep the box with them and for younger children, the box can easily be passed back and forth.

Inspired by: www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com

Sun Safety 

Keeping children safe and healthy in the sun


Summer is here and the sun is out! Keeping your children protected from the sun is a very important part of keeping them healthy and allows children to have a more enjoyable time in the sun. Using sunscreen regularly can help protect their skin from sunburn and from some skin cancers if used properly.  Here are some tips on the proper use of sunscreen.
  • Choose a sunscreen that says "broad-spectrum" on the label.  "Board-spectrum" means it will block both UVB and UVA rays.
  • Use at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor).  The higher the SPF, the more UVB protection the sunscreen has.  
  • Look for the UVA "Star" rating system on the label.
    • One star is low UVA
    • Two stars is medium protection
    • Three stars is high protection
    • Four stars is the highest UVA protection.
  • Use enough sunscreen to cover all exposed areas, especially the face, nose, ears, feet and hands and even backs of knees.  
  • Put sunscreen on 30 minutes before going outside.  It needs time to absorb.
  • Use sunscreen even on cloudy days.
  • Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating or just from being in the sun.
  • For Babies younger than 6 months use sunscreen on small areas of the body such as face and the backs of hands. 
  • For babies older than 6 months apply to all areas of the body but be careful around the eyes, wipe the eyes and hands clean with a damp cloth. If sunscreen irritates skin, try a different brand. 

    Inspired by: www.healthychildren.org

The Fall 2016 Parent Education training course will be on Kindergarden readiness.
More information to come!

Fruit Pizza
Summer kid friendly recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 (16.5 oz) pkg refrigerated sugar cookie dough
            Recipe: www.cookingclassy.com
  • 1 (8 oz) pkg PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as kiwi and strawberry slices, red raspberries, blueberries, diced pineapple and canned mandarine oranges)
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves, pressed through a sieve to remove lumps
  • 1 Tbsp water
DirectionsMake Pizza with Arugula and Tomato Salad.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a rimmed 12-inch pizza pan, line with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment paper (or alternately line with foil and spray foil with non-stick cooking spray). Crumble cookie dough over prepared pizza pan and spread into an even layer to completely cover bottom of pan. Bake 13 - 14 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over cooled crust. Top with fruit.
In a small bowl whisk together preserves and water. Brush mixture over fruit. Refrigerate 2 hours then cut into slices
Recipe inspired from:www.cookingclassy.com
Champions Of Childcare
Champions of Childcare 2016 was a success!  Thank you to all parents who contributed in our nominations. We spent the night honoring our providers for all the hard work they do.   
Need Help Finding Childcare?
     Call the Council! A referral specialist will assist you with your search for childcare and help you narrow your search. After answering a few questions, you will be given a list of NYS licensed/registered childcare providers who provide care in the area you are looking. The specialist can also connect you to other community resources and provide basic information regarding childcare subsidy. Assistance is also available to help you identify quality childcare programs for your child's needs.  

(845) 473-4141 or go online to search on your own!
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.  
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