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Feb 25, 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....

Feb 3, 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...

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...

Jan 7, 2021

Protecting Children: Signs That Save

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness has partnered with Signs That Save to help educate parents, early childhood professionals,...

Dec 28, 2020

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...

Dec 16, 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;...

Dec 1, 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...

Nov 12, 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...

Sep 15, 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.

Jun 25, 2019

Toxic Chemical Exposure in Children

A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of protecting children from accidental poisonings.

Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success

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Mar 19, 2019

Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was proud to be a part of the 1st ever YMCA Disaster Aware Conference this past weekend in San...

Feb 14, 2019

Meet Nikki Fernandes, Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands

The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Nikki Fernandes as Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands. We welcome...

Feb 6, 2019

Week In Review: We Hit the Road and Visited West Virginia and California

The week of January 21st-27th was phenomenal for The Institute For Childhood Preparedness. We brought our active shooter preparedness...

Jan 2, 2019

Dangers of Unpreparedness: Preschoolers Served Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice

Honolulu Emergency Services Department recently received a terrifying call. A teaching assistant accidentally served Pine-Sol cleaning...

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Dec 1, 2018

How to Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter is a special time of the year! It’s a joyous season filled with families coming together to celebrate the holidays. But, winter...

PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM

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