• All babies cry—some more than others. Anyone can become overwhelmed when a baby won't stop crying. Here are 20 tips to help you cope with a crying baby. More… (PDF)
• Preventing Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education Programs presents a set of national standards intended to prevent excessive weight gain in young children in all early childhood settings. More… (PDF)
• Calendar: Are you a child care provider, preschool teacher, administrator, or parent looking for a training event in Illinois? The IEL calendar provides the event title, date, location, primary audience, and the organization contact information. General information is also provided about the state's network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA), which has extensive training offerings for early childhood teachers and family child care providers, as well as IEL workshops. See the state map and find the events that might interest you in your area.
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