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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
We accept guest posts from writers and brands that align with our audience. If you have an exciting or unique topic or idea contact us at info@childhoodpreparedness.org


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Oct 22, 2023
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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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....

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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...


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Jan 26, 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 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,...


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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...


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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;...


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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...


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Oct 5, 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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Sep 18, 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 15, 2020
10 Tips for Back to School Safety During COVID-19 Coronavirus
Our emergency preparedness, safety, and security experts created a list of 10 tips for back to school safety during COVID-19


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Aug 24, 2020
A COVID Social Story: Helping Kids Cope with Change
The summer has been an uncertain time in child care.


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Aug 17, 2020
Emergency Preparedness Online Training Courses for Early Childhood Professionals
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to public health and safety.


Institute Staff
Jul 31, 2020
Congress Must Act to Save Child Care
ring these unprecedented times, federal support is desperately needed to ensure the continued viability of child care in the United States.


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Jul 27, 2020
How to Prepare For, Respond to, and Recover From Tornados
Tornadoes are the most destructive weather-related natural disaster, and they can destroy school buildings and cause irreparable damage.


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Jul 20, 2020
Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned
On October 1, 2017, Lacey Newman’s life changed forever.


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Jul 10, 2020
A Wave of Mass Shootings During 4th of July Weekend Causes Safety Concerns for Child Care Programs
Gun violence continues to rise at a historical rate as the United States tries to recover and develop reopening procedures from COVID-19.


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Jun 30, 2020
Protecting Children: Preventing Deaths From Hot Cars
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Kids and Cars have teamed up to educate the public.
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