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Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips. The December 2009/January 2010 issue features articles on nap time, fitness, community building, and using dolls to support children's social-emotional development.

To subscribe, please visit the TYC Website or call 800-424-2460.

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The Teaching Young Children Staff Development Guide, NEXT, is designed for center directors, staff development specialists, and teacher educators for use in meetings, training sessions, or in-service days. Each issue of NEXT takes an in-depth approach to several of the articles in Teaching Young Children, and provides key points to reinforce, discussion prompts, workshop activities, and ideas for applying content. Corresponds with TYC vol. 3 no. 1.

To subscribe to TYC, please visit the TYC Website or call 800-424-2460.

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Spanish translation of "The B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S. of Family Child Care"

Covers the basics in the business of family child care: what to do before getting started; using resources; setting up the environment; including your own family; networking; ensuring excellent care—and the stresses and successes you’ll experience. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min.

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Dramatic Play

Learn the benefits of dramatic and sociodramatic play for children's development and across the curriculum. Gain ideas for prop boxes and thematic play and see the important role of adults in supporting dramatic play. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available in English (#895) and on DVD (#8951, #8951S).

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Daily Dilemmas: Coping with Challenges

Child care staff are faced with daily challenges that arise during transition times, arrival/departure, naptime, washing/toileting, when children must move as a group, or when behaviors such as biting occur. This program offers specific techniques to help ease these challenges. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available on DVD (#8941, #8941S).

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Early Intervention: Natural Environments for Children

Young children with disabilities or special learning needs have a right to learn and grow in the environments where their typically developing peers are found—child care centers and homes, parks, restaurants. This program demonstrates how inclusion benefits all children and families. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available on DVD (#8911, #8911S).

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Make a Difference: Report Child Abuse and Neglect

The harsh reality of child abuse and neglect is discussed with professionals who share information regarding what to do if abuse is suspected, the indicators of abuse/neglect, and the impact on society. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available in English (#8901).

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Make a Difference: Report Child Abuse and Neglect

The harsh reality of child abuse and neglect is discussed with professionals who share information regarding what to do if abuse is suspected, the indicators of abuse/neglect, and the impact on society. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min.

Available on DVD in Spanish and English (#8901S, #8901).

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Child Care Administration: Tying It All Together

The key areas of administration are framed in terms of how each stems from the program's core mission—central in tying together a well-directed, developmentally appropriate program. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available on DVD (#8871, #8871S)

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Before and After School...Creative Experiences

School-age children can experience the responsibilities of independence within safe environments and with the support of caring and helpful adults. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min. Also available on DVD (#8861, #8861S).