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Child Care Council of

Orange County

July Highlights 2019

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Linda Martini Executive Director 222 Linda@childcarecounciloc.org

Tom Elwood Assistant Director 235 Tom@childcarecounciloc.org

Margaret Spiezio Registrar Supervisor 236 Margaret.Spiezio@dfa.state.ny.us

Janet Baker Registrar Specialist 221 Janet.Baker@dfa.state.ny.us

Carole Nolan Registrar Specialist 230 Carole.Nolan@dfa.state.ny.us

Beth Mindes Infant & Toddler Specialist 225 beth@childcarecounciloc.org

Shauna Best Resource Specialist 226 shauna@childcarecounciloc.org

Jennifer Brown Referral Specialist 224 Jen@childcarecounciloc.org

Sandy Blanco Program Specialist 229 sandy@childcarecounciloc.org

Tonnia Weaver LE Enrollment Agent 568-5139 Tonnia.Weaver@dfa.state.ny.us

Jessica Smith LE Enrollment Specialist 568-5306 Jessica.Smith@dfa.state.ny.us

Helena Soberal Child Care Subsidy Specialist 568-5120 Helena.Soberal@dfa.state.ny.us

Starla Burks Child Care Subsidy Specialist 568-5129 Starla.Burks@dfa.state.ny.us

40 Matthews Street, Suite 103,

Goshen, NY 10924 (845) 294-4012 1-844-461-4689

fax: (845)294-4045 Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

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Council Happenings

WTBQ Radio celebrates 25th anniversary of ownership by Frank Truatt

http://www.warwickadvertiser.com/

Infant Toddler Specialist, Beth Mindes attended. Fans of Warwick Radio

WTBQ (1110 AM/93.5 FM) may not be aware that for almost two years,

the now popular local station was completely off the air.

But on July 1, 1994, current owner Frank Truatt, who had purchased the

station from recording artist Jimmy Sturr, put WTBQ back on the air.

On Monday, July 1, officials, dignitaries, members of Chambers of

Commerce, associates, advertisers, broadcasters, staff and fans gathered

at the station's studio, 179 Sanfordville Road, to celebrate the 25th

anniversary of the revival of the station under his stewardship.

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Council Happenings

Monroe Chamber Mixer

Above Council staff, Linda Martini and Jennifer Brown, attended the

Monroe Chamber Mixer. Also shown is Edison Guzman, President of

Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

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A great site that features children’s books is Story line Online https://

www.storylineonline.net/, it a read aloud site, which features famous actors

reading their favorite stories.

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Container Baby Syndrome: How Equipment Can Hinder a Child's Development

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2018/10/container-baby-syndrome

As a parent or caretaker of an infant, you are undoubtedly aware of the numerous equipment options availa-ble for babies. Swings, bouncy seats and car seats are just a few of the products available and advertised to help babies and families. Extended time throughout the day in any or multiple of these items may lead to issues currently referred to as “Container Baby Syndrome.”

An infant container is any device that limits movement of a baby and includes

• Infant carriers such as slings and packs • Nursing pillows or cushions • Floor seats, car seats and high chairs • Jumpers or walkers • Infant swings

Time in a container can quickly add up throughout the day if a child rides in a car seat, falls asleep in a swing, sits in a high chair then stands in a baby walker or other such equipment. Switching from one container to the next reduces the amount of time and ability for a baby to kick, turn their head side-to-side, wiggle and move as a baby is supposed to do in order to develop the needed strength and coordination to learn new skills such as rolling over, sitting up, crawling and walking.

While many of these products make parents feel the baby is working on these skills by standing in an activity center or sitting in a floor seat, containers actually prevent children from sitting or standing in correct align-ment and result in an inability to activate important muscles. Equipment can hinder the development of skills and place inappropriate stress on developing bones and joints - placing the child at risk for other injuries.

These issues mean that children who use containers may actually take longer to develop skills such as sitting, standing and walking. When a child is already at risk for developmental delays due to prematurity, Down syndrome, or other medical concerns, overuse of equipment can result in even greater impact and delays for the baby. Container Baby Syndrome may be identified in a child when issues arise including:

• Delays achieving expected motor milestones such as rolling, sitting or standing • Flat spots on the head due to lack of movement known as plagiocephaly • Tightness in the neck from keeping the head turned or tilted to one side known as torticollis

Additionally, some of these equipment options may be unsafe for children resulting in falls or other injuries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for a ban on the manufacture and sale of infant walkers in the United States due to concerns for children’s safety while using this equipment.

To allow a baby to develop appropriately and safely, children should follow safe sleep practices sleeping alone, on their backs, in a crib, in a non-smoking home, but then enjoy as much awake, play time on their tummy during the day as possible.

Use of equipment is critical with a car seat when traveling in the car and helpful for a few minutes total during the day to allow a parent to perform tasks that are unsafe with baby, such as cooking at a hot stove. Speaking with a pediatrician regarding any concerns for Container Baby Syndrome will ensure your child develops safely and appropriately. Physical therapists may also be able to help with these concerns and improve problems from Container Baby Syndrome through stretches, activities for strengthening, and assisting with achieving motor milestones.

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Turn up the Heat: Science Experiments Exploring Heat Energy https://www.extendednotes.com/after-school-activities/turn-up-the-heat-4-science-experiments-exploring-heat-energy

Sounds cool, right? Your students will enjoy exploring this STEM topic and being able to apply what they’ve learned as they encounter the summer heat. Check out the following activities to learn about heat energy in your afterschool pro-gram. Understanding the Effects of Dehydration Use this STEM experiment to demonstrate the effects of dehydration on potatoes. Materials:

• 1 potato (small or medium size) • 2 dishes or saucers (deep enough to hold about a half-inch of water) • Cutting board • Salt (about 2 tablespoons) • Water • Piece of paper • Pen, pencil, or marker • Adult supervision

Instructions: 1. Place both dishes on a piece of paper and label one ‘salted.’ 2. Fill each dish with an equal amount of water. Be sure that the water doesn’t overflow. 3. Stir two tablespoons of salt into the dish marked "salted'. 4. Cut the potato in two equal halves (this step should be completed by an adult). 5. Place one-half of the potato in the salted water and the other half in the plain water. Both should be flat side

down. 6. Let them sit in the water for an hour. Once the hour is up, observe the results.

The potato in plain water is mostly unchanged; however, the potato in salted water will be shriveled. This is because the salt - which acts as a dehydrator - drew the water out of the potato, causing it to get dehydrated and shrivel. Simi-larly, dehydrators - like sweat - can draw water from our body. Losing too much water without replenishing can impact our heart, lungs, kidneys and other major organs. To stay hydrated, especially in hot temperatures, be sure to drink at least eight cups of water or more each day. Why Do We Sweat? The following experiment will help students understand how sweating helps keep their body cool. Materials:

• Outdoor thermometer • Cotton ball • Rubbing alcohol • Pocket Watch

Instructions: 1. Lay the thermometer on your work surface for five minutes so that it will register at room temperature. 2. Wet the cotton ball with alcohol. 3. Lightly rub the wet cotton ball across the bottom bulb of the thermometer. 4. Blow lightly on the wet cotton for about 30 seconds. Observe what happens to the temperature reading.

Similar to sweat, the alcohol on the cotton ball began to evaporate and draw heat energy from the mercury in the thermometer. This caused the mercury to contract and move down the thermometer, giving a lower temperature reading. Sweat plays an important role in keeping us cool during those hot, summer days.

Which Colors Absorb the Most Heat? With this experiment, students will create solar bowls to determine how - and why - dark colors attract more heat. Materials:

• Water • 3 same-size bowls • Yellow, blue, green and red food coloring • Clear, glass dish

Instructions: 1. Pour two cups of water in each of the three bowls. 2. Put a few drops of yellow, blue, green and red food color in two of the bowls. The water should look black from

the mixture of colors. 3. Cover one of the bowls of dark water with a clear glass plate or clear baking dish. The third bowl has plain water

and no cover. 4. Leave all three bowls in the sunshine for several hours. 5. Test the temperature of the water in each bowl with your finger.

The dark water in the covered bowl should be the hottest. Solar energy obtained from the sunlight passes through the clear covering and becomes trapped inside the bowl. The dark-colored water, which absorbs all wavelengths of light, absorbs the solar energy and converts it into heat, causing the water to be warm. Similarly, when people wear dark clothing on hot days, it will attract more solar energy from the sun and turn it into heat, causing them to feel warmer than they would if they wore lighter-colored clothes.

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August 3rd is National Watermelon Day!

Flag Kabobs https://www.watermelon.org/Recipes/Flag-Kebobs

Seedless watermelon, cut into 1" cubes 1 package fresh, washed blackberries 1 angel food cake, cut into 1" cubes (white part only) 12 wooden skewers

To create an American flag, thread 5 blackberries on 5 skewers, followed b alter-nating cake and watermelon cubes. On the other skewers, alternate watermelon and cake, so that the first and last cubes are both watermelon. The fruit and cake will create stripes when lined properly with red strips at the top and bottom.

Watermelon and Corn Salsa https://www.allrecipes.com/

1 ear roasted corn, kernels cut from cob 2 tomatoes diced 1/4 sweet onion diced1 lime juiced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon

Mix tomatoes, corn, and sweet onion in a bowl. Sprinkle lime juice over tomato mixture. Pour olive oil over tomato mixture. Fold watermelon into tomato mixture. Season with salt to serve. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

No Added Sugar Watermelon Ice https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/watermelon-ice/

1/2 watermelon flesh (chopped) Juice of 1/2 lime/ Lime zest

Place the watermelon, lime juice and zest into a food processor /blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezable container and place in freezer. After two hours, gently scrape the top layer with a spoon. Once you get to the unfrozen mixture pop it back in the freezer. Repeat after another 2 hours. Freeze until solid, (around 6 hours depending on surface area of contain-er). Scrape with a spoon and serve .

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Salt Painting- Process Art for Kids https://www.mericherry.com/2015/04/24/salt-painting-process-art-kids/

Liquid watercolors (or water and food coloring) Liquid eye droppers or pipettes Any kind of strong paper, cardboard Salt (the cheaper the better) White glue On your paper surface make a design with white glue.

Sprinkle salt all over your glue painting. Knock the excess salt back into a bowl for reuse.

Dip the droppers into liquid watercolors and make drops all over your salt painting. You can mix colors right on your painting. Watch as the colors travel and blend into each other.

A note about liquid watercolors – The water color from the bottle is very concen-trated. Squeeze a little into a baby jar or strong cup and add a little water. Keep them in a cupcake tin so they don’t move around too much.

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August is Family Month! https://voiceofplay.org/blog/make-plans-national-family-fun-month/

School is almost back in session and fall is just around the corner. Now is the time to focus on the days you have left with your kids before they’re back to hitting the books and the warm nights–for many of us– disappear. August is National Family Fun Month, so the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association(IPEMA) and the Voice of Play have selected a few activities that will bring the family closer together—and help you treasure the time spent under the sun with your loved ones! Play Miniature Golf Head out to your local mini golf course or create your own! Find some inexpensive golf clubs and golf balls at the discount store, and use household items, like boxes, shoes or stuffed animals to create obstacles on your course. Camp Outdoors Use old sheets to pitch your tent, build a fire to cook your meals and read bedtime stories by the moonlight. Visit a Local Farm Spend the day picking berries or produce for the night’s dinner. Afterwards, intro-duce your kids to the farm animals and see if you can get an inside look at how hard your local farmers work. Children love opening their eyes to new surround-ings! Turn an Everyday Chore Into an Adventure Meredith Sinclair, a parenting expert and author said, “Children learn to under-stand the real world through realistic pretend play.” Do you need to clean the house or go grocery shopping? Go on a Picnic Summer is great for packing a lunch and walking to the perfect shady spot. Have your kids help you make sandwiches and pick out some extra snacks. Then, grab your basket and blanket and head out to the backyard—or your local park. Game Night: Battle of the Families Invite your brothers, sisters, cousins, parents—anyone you can think of—to a night of battling it out with board games! Not only will you get to connect with your extended family and play your favorite games, but kids will also be able to learn important life skills like taking turns, good behavior and following directions.

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Parents!

The Council is seeking parents interested in forming a Parent Support

Group. Our goal is to give parents a place to discuss issues they are

facing in child care and discuss solutions.

Parents are invited free of charge to Council featured trainings for child

care providers. Parents need to call and sign up for the workshops they

would like to attend. CPR/FA, CDA, Healthy and Safety and MAT are

excluded from this offer.

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CPR/First Aid/AED

8/17/19 10/12/19 12/7/19

Time 9:00-5:00 Janet Baker

Carmen Rigaud Certified Red Cross $85 non-members

$75 members

Training Calendar

Please see our calendar for exciting offerings this quarter! Offered to all child care pro-viders in all modalities! You will find descriptions and goals for each training; topics and training hours that would be covered. Trainings listed meet hours for CDA and SACC cre-dentials. Visit our website.

CACFP is a program that provides reimbursement for meals and snacks served in all day care settings. This program promotes the health and well-being of infants, children up to 18, and adults in day care, by ensuring that providers serve wholesome and safely prepared meals and snacks.

Free Orientation/Technical Assistance for Pending Providers We provide support for people and organizations interested in starting Family Day Care programs and School Age Child Care in their communities. Orientation is every 3rd Tues. Call: (845)294-4012 to register for orientation or if you have questions about the applica-tion. To view the webinar and receive an application go to the OCFS website, http://ocfs.ny.gov/

main/childcare/becomeaprovider.asp.

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