CCR&R Blog

Reading, Talking and Singing with Infants… Connecting Early Literacy to the Younger Years Posted by Monique Ortiz, CCRR Professional Development Specialist in CCR&R Blog on 10/24/2019 Interactions an infant has with books, listening to lullabies and with other’s voices, are the building blocks for language and literacy development. Read More

After the Rain Posted by Deb Baldwin, Region 1 Child Care Nurse Consultant in CCR&R Blog on 8/22/2019 What to do when you've experienced a natural disaster or severe weather around flooding. Read More

Screen Time, Infants and Toddlers - What do I do? Posted by Gina Greene, Early ACCESS Regional Coordinator/Liaison in CCR&R Blog on 7/18/2019 Families and providers cannot make a good decision about screen time if they are not informed. Read More

Holiday Safety Posted by Bobbette Beedle, Region 3 Office Support in CCR&R Blog on 6/27/2019 Review suggested tips for your holiday safety. Read More

Support Fast & Furious Growth! Posted by Joyce Mahl, Region 3 QRS Specialist in CCR&R Blog on 6/20/2019 Support brain development in ways that have long term benefits for academics and personal well-being, include these activities in your daily routine. Read More

Children Love Getting Their Hands Dirty! Posted by Patti Delger, Team Nutrition Co-Director, Iowa Department of Education in CCR&R Blog on 6/13/2019 Team Nutrition resources teach children where their food comes from and gets them excited about eating more fruits and vegetables. Healthy habits take root when kids are young! Read More