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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
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New Resources: Spanish Social Stories
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is pleased to announce we teamed up with Autism Little Learners to translate our series of...
Institute Staff
Jan 11, 2024


Be Prepared: Safety Issues To Consider With Daylight Saving Time
This year on November 1, we will all fall back by turning our clocks back one hour unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico...
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Oct 22, 2023

6 Safety Tips for At-Home Childcare Providers
Keeping kids safe is important, no matter the situation. For at-home childcare providers, child safety is imperative—and for a good reason.
Institute Staff
Oct 18, 2022

The Latest School Shooting Incident: Sixth Grade Student Subdued by Teacher After Shooting 3.
Gun violence from mass shootings continues to climb. There have been 213 events with at least 4 people shot during the first four months...
Institute Staff
Jun 14, 2021

Protecting Children in Virtual Learning Environments: Warning Signs of Abuse for Teachers
Guest Post By Noah Rue As a teacher, it’s not necessarily difficult to pick up on obvious signs of abuse when you’re in the classroom....
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Feb 25, 2021

Screen Time and When to Unplug: A Guide for Parents
Guest Post By Noah Rue Children ages 8-12 in the U.S. spend, on average, anywhere from 4-6 hours a day in front of a screen. For...
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Feb 3, 2021


Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Now an IACET Accredited Training Provider
January 26, 2021 The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to announce that the International Association for Continuing...
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Jan 26, 2021


The Impact Of Civil Unrest On Early Childhood Programs and Schools
2020 was a year of unprecedented turmoil and civil unrest. There were at least 32 major riots and countless other smaller protests...
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Jan 26, 2021


Protecting Children: Signs That Save
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness has partnered with Signs That Save to help educate parents, early childhood professionals,...
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Jan 7, 2021


ICP Supports Senator Casey’s PREP For All Students Act
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to support the PREP (Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols) For All Students Act, a...
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Dec 28, 2020


Helping Kids Manage Stress During COVID and Beyond
Guest Post by Neve Spicer, Founder & Director at We The Parents Successful stress management is something that comes with experience;...
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Dec 16, 2020


Be Prepared: Violence Is Surging During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are nearing the start of the holiday season with many thoughts on our minds, such as How can we celebrate safely? Can we see and spend...
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Dec 1, 2020


Meet Our Graphic Designer
Emily Adams has worked as a Graphic Designer at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness since April 2019. She has an undergraduate...
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Nov 30, 2020


How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely During COVID-19
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year for many families. According to CBS News, “health experts have warned that...
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Nov 12, 2020


How to Reopen Churches and Houses of Worship Safely During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus
Many Houses of Worship, schools, and workplaces remain closed or have had to shut down due to local coronavirus surges.
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Oct 19, 2020


How to Celebrate Halloween Safely During COVID-19
Depending on where you live, participating in traditional Halloween festivities such as trick-or-treating may not be allowed.
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Oct 12, 2020


Selection, Installation, & Use of Child Car Seats from Safe Ride 4 Kids
We are happy to announce that we have added a new free online training course to our Protecting Children online training series.
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Oct 5, 2020


Coronavirus Considerations with Dr. Brent Kaziny
We are excited to announce that we have added a new free online training course to our Protecting Children series.
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Oct 5, 2020


Has COVID-19 Affected the Sex Offender Registry?
Situational awareness means being alert to people and activities around you.
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Sep 18, 2020


National Preparedness Month 2020: How to Prepare for Disasters During COVID-19 Coronavirus
The pandemic has also taught us that disasters don’t stop, not even for a national health crisis.
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Sep 15, 2020
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