SHARING WEB RESOURCES

          I chose view The International Child Resource Institute website The International Child Resource Institute is a “nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of children and families health, growth and development to their greatest potential”.(http://www.icrichild.org).

ICRI will help children and families work towards several goals by focusing on:

·        Early Childhood Care and Education

·        Maternal and Child Health

·        Children’s Rights

·        Grassroots Community Development

·        Empowerment of Women and Girls

Feel free to view (http://www.icrichild.org), to read about the services listed above.
This website has broadened my horizons on how to help gear children and families in a director where one can be productive in society.

Reference

International Child Resource Institute

www.icrichild.org

Getting to Know Your International Contacts—Part 2

Dear Blog Readers,

          I’ve sent several emails to my “International Contacts (Africa & Europe), and still know response. Therefore, I viewed Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative website ((http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/). I chose to view CHNIA: ASSESSING CHILD MENTAL   HEALTH   NEEDS IN SHANGHAI. The Shanghai Mental Health Center’s Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry（DCAP）was founded in 1986.The department includes child and adolescent outpatient clinic and a child behavior research center. Since 2001, DCAP has been one of the key departments of Shanghai mental health center in 2006. DCAP also provides services which examine the social environment the child and family inhabits. These services include:

 1. Evaluation and general guidance regarding mental health for the children at the kindergarten, primary, and secondary school levels.

 2. Community education in most suburbs of Shanghai city regarding the science behind child and adolescent mental health. DCAP was approved as an ADHD health education base in China by the Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China and is also able to provide significant support for to other training centers in Shanghai for the diagnosis and treatment of autism and mental retardation.

          Assessing children’s needs early with prevent him / her lacking in their skills. I say this because, I have a male cousin 19 years old and went off to college in a world of his on, and could not adapt. Yes, he was diagnosed with ADHD / ADD but, when both parents are in strong dial it present a problem.

In conclusion, Parents need to take the time and have assessments and health screening done for your children.

SHARING WEB RESOURCES

 

 

Beyond the Word Gap:

 The article speaks on how “Babies develop language and literacy skills through everyday interactions with parents, family, and caregivers, and the number one way is to nurture all aspects of your  baby’s development! I chose this article due to I have twin nieces (who are sisters) experiencing motherhood for the very first time at age 25 years old. This information enlightens us of the importance of communication.

I would like to take this opportunity to share the latest news from a newsletter which, I receive from the website ZERO TO THREE.  First of all ZERO TO THREE is an nonprofit organization which, is geared to help parents, professionals well as policymakers on the importance of nurturing children as they develop, and there mission is “to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in Life”. While searching for topics I came across:  BEYOIND THE WORD GAP Language and learning Develop in Context of Early Relationships.  In the article it states the “Word Gap” is said to “Symbolize the gulf which, can separate very young child who have rich opportunities for a positive early learning experiences form those who do not”. To close the gap babies are driven to communicate with a trusted adult to let them know how one feels, think and their needs. In other words it’s about developing strong communication skills with caregivers, parents, and other family members. Also, as children’s language skills become stronger it builds their self – confidence and self – esteem which, in return it  brings on babies building close “nurturing relationships with he trusted adult  adults, which encourage babies to communicating.

 

Reference : http://www.zerotothree.org

 

         

 

         



Getting to Know Your International Contacts Part – 1

 

          I had the pleasure of having a conversation with one of my church mothers whose form Senegal, and her name is Ybaye Ayokunle. Ybaye move from Senegal in 2009 to support her 4 children and better herself.  Ybaye said, “Before moving to the United States she had to hustle by selling scarfs, pan – handle to buy food for her children, and sell water”. This was to help pay bills and send her children to school. There was also, many shared meals with they had while living in Senegal. When moving to the United States Ybaye mention how life had begun to change for her family such as; she was able to receive Public Aide, Housing, find better  Schools and each child wasn’t going to separate school, and a job to support her family. Today Ybaye is working on her BA Degree at one of the Universities here in Chicago.

I’m very proud of her due to Ybaye s because, she didn’t give up and did what was needed to serve and protect her family.