CCR&R Blog

CAREforce for our WORKforce Posted by Dawn Oliver Wiand, Executive Director for Iowa Women's Foundation in CCR&R Blog on 5/15/2020 Iowa Women’s Foundation has a new campaign to support Iowa's child care professionals - ‘CAREforce for our WORKforce'. This campaign urges the public to recognize child care providers as essential workers. Read More

Self-Care is Self-Compassion Posted by Joyce Mahl, Region 3 QRS Specialist in CCR&R Blog on 5/13/2020 Self-care isn’t just a “one and done” task. It takes intention, planning and practice. You don’t become proficient or develop mastery in anything without practice. Read More

Development concerns for children? Posted by Heidi Hotvedt, RN BSN, Healthy Child Care Iowa, IDPH in CCR&R Blog on 4/30/2020 If you are concerned about a child's development, there are resources to help. Read More

Are you getting enough ZZZZ's? Posted by Joyce Mahl, Region 3 QRS Specialist in CCR&R Blog on 4/28/2020 Getting enough sleep has positive benefits. It contributes to brain function including cognition, concentration, productivity and performance. Read More

Milestones in Action Posted by Heidi Hotvedt, RN BSN, Healthy Child Care Iowa, IDPH in CCR&R Blog on 4/23/2020 Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Read More

Milestone Checklist Posted by Heidi Hotvedt, RN BSN, Healthy Child Care Iowa, IDPH in CCR&R Blog on 4/16/2020 Concerned about a child’s development? Check out these resources from the CDC! Read More