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Mothersspecifically Black mothers and mothers of colorneed support before, during, and after pregnancy. Public programs have failed them for too long. We need an equitable focus on maternal health in #COVID19 and beyond. Join us today: kidsareessential.org. #KidsAreEssential

Important resources for parents from Sesame Street in Communities. #ComingTogether

#KidsAreEssential in and out of crisis. Our society needs to invest in kids and their families as early as possible. It’s time to address the economic, racial, and health disparities that were made worse by the pandemic. Take actiontoday. Join us: kidsareessential.org

Public health actions like social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated & lonely, increasing stress + anxiety. StarVista 24/7 hotline 650-579-0350 offers a safe + anonymous place for people to talk.

Do you have a child under the age of 5? Connect with our partners Help Me Grow San Mateo County for information, activities, and support with the early development of your baby.

Be safe and #MaskUpSMC. Like and share this with others!

Bookmark us at https://bit.ly/35bzLz0 & check-in daily for #COVID19 news, testing locations/sign ups, San Mateo County Health health orders, vaccine info, community resources & services & more. Also, subscribe for news updates here: https://bit.ly/3rIhH9g. Our website is viewable in 53 languages!

This program takes one book and explores different ways to prepare preschoolers to learn how to read on their own through a short discussion of the story and an... interactive activity and craft. In January, we will read Lucky Ducklings, by Eva Moore. Craft kits for this program can be picked up through our curbside service. To register, visit https://smplibrary.as.me/preschoollitfest See more

Join 4Cs of San Mateo County (Child Care Coordinating Council) for an informative workshop on choosing childcare that addresses the special needs of your child.

Parents, you can help your children avoid #toxicstress by providing a safe environment, teaching them how to manage stress, and learning how to manage your own stress response. If you need support, talk to your healthcare provider about toxic stress and request an ACEs screening. Learn more about toxic stress at https://bit.ly/30OW6QU

When the news is scary, listen and clarify, look for the helpers, and above all, reassure.

Redwood City families, find info about free weekly meal kits below!

Toxic stress may prevent a child from learning or playing in a healthy way with other children, and can cause long-term health problems. But there are simple strategies that can help. Find some tips for stress during COVID-19 here: https://bit.ly/2Trzt1e

Getting to know your child’s milestones is as simple as playing with your child! Learn more about milestones and fun activities that will support their growth. Connect with our friends Help Me Grow San Mateo County and visit their website www.helpmegrowsmc.org.

¡La vacuna del COVID-19 está aquí! Manténgase informado y #PongaselaMascarillaSMC. Para obtener más información, visite: covid19.ca.gov/es/vaccine

Talk to your child about stress to help them better handle life challenges. Read to learn more from American Psychological Association! #sanmateocounty

The COVID-19 Vaccine is Here! Stay informed and #MaskUpSMC Learn more, visit: covid19.ca.gov/vaccines

Learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the baby sleep techniques that help reduce risks. The event will take place in English on Nov. 17 & Spanish on Nov. 24. For more information or to register contact: Leslit Tapia at 650-517-1446 or [email protected]

Sobrellevar el estrés de manera saludable lo fortalecerá a usted, a sus seres queridos, y a su comunidad. Aquí hay algunas actividades que puede hacer mientras está en casa: smchealth.org/covid-19-mental-health

Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Here are some activity ideas that you can do while you are at home. Learn more: smchealth.org/covid-19- mental-health

"The most significant determinant of resilience is the quality of our close personal relationships, especially with parents and primary caregivers. Early attachments to parents play a crucial, lifelong role in human adaptation." https://nyti.ms/384vNuh

Are you worried about returning to child care during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Nov. 9th at 6pm, join us to hear the latest health-related information in #SanMateoCounty and the policies and practices that child care providers need to have in place to offer services for your family during COVID-19. Join on Zoom >> https://bit.ly/32aie94 ... Facebook Live >> https://bit.ly/329DY4G You can also submit questions for discussion before the event at: https://bit.ly/2HRKvua

It's #election2020! Cast your vote and share the importance of this day with our youngest citizens. Thanks for sharing Help Me Grow San Mateo County and PBS KIDS.

We are proud to be the recipients of an ACEs Aware grant to promote ACEs screening in San Mateo County! ACEs Aware is doing critical work to expand awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and #toxicstress in California. Learn more about ACEs Aware at www.acesaware.org #ACEsAware

ACEs Connections curates trainings and webinars related to building community resilience and promoting trauma-informed practices. More events are added each week. Check out what's going on in November! https://bit.ly/3bSwaYY

A child’s brain develops faster in the first five years than at any other time in their life. Learn about community resources and tools to understand your child’s development. Visit Help Me Grow San Mateo County https://bit.ly/34ycd7e

In honor of Día de Muertos, we have a very special Cuentos en Casa for you! Joined by Casa Circulo Cultural, and volunteers from the community, today's videos n...ot only have stories in both Spanish and English, but also include the festive tales and legends of Día de Muertos, along with how to prepare an Ofrenda. Watch all the diverse parts of this special storytime here: https://www.redwoodcity.org//lib/covid-19-service/for-kids Then stay tuned for more stories and songs throughout the week where we'll feature Stories from Your Community Around RWC and more Stories and Play! ------- En honor al Día de Muertos, ¡tenemos unos Cuentos en Casa muy especiales! Junto con Casa Círculo Cultural y voluntarios de la comunidad, los videos de hoy no solo tienen historias en español y en inglés, sino que también incluyen los relatos y leyendas festivas del Día de Muertos, junto con cómo preparar una Ofrenda. Disfrute de todos los videos de esta hora de cuentos especial aquí: https://www.redwoodcity.org//lib/covid-19-service/for-kids Luego, estén atentos a más historias y canciones a lo largo de la semana, donde presentaremos Historias de tu comunidad en differentes lugares de RWC y más Cuentos y Juegos.

Do you think you can get to 1,000 books before kindergarten? Grab a book and a log tomorrow at San Mateo Public Library to get started!

Cuando los niños pequeños y las familias tienen el apoyo que necesitan para prosperar, hay efectos positivos y duraderos para toda nuestra comunidad. https://bit.ly/33kHFFQ

Remember to cast your vote! #votingmatters https://registertovote.ca.gov/

El estrés tóxico daña el cerebro en desarrollo de los niños y puede afectar sus vidas como adultos. Reemplazar el estrés con cosas positivas puede deshacer el daño. Lea nuestro nuevo blog para obtener más información sobre el estrés y las formas de apoyar a su hijo. https://bit.ly/36PevAE

Big smiles show how happy your child is. Learning how to brush and care for their own teeth will take some practice. Visit our website for tips on how to help your child keep their teeth healthy. https://bit.ly/31LaaLX

To our community of families, providers, and advocates, thank you for showing up for our young children in extraordinary ways this year. Your dedication and resilience have been an inspiration. May 2021 bring us all good health, renewed strength, and continued collaboration towards our vision of success for every child.

Here's a great way to look back on 2020 with your little ones.

Have a safe and spooky fun Halloween!

This report contains robust policy and practice recommendations that would provide better support to grandfamilies and kin caregiving. https://rwjf.ws/33BEU2z

Together with our partners, we are transforming the early childhood system to ensure success for every child and guaranteeing better outcomes for San Mateo County. https://bit.ly/33kHFFQ

¿Eres padre primerizo? Esté preparado para disfrutar de la alegría de ser un nuevo padre y busque recursos cuando necesite asesoramiento. ¡Empiece por conseguir de nuestra parte su Kit gratuito para nuevos padres! https://first5sanmateo.org/families/early-learning/kit/ https://bit.ly/33QlCY8

Come by to grab food and goodie bags tomorrow at EPA and HMB libraries! Thank you San Mateo County Libraries and Help Me Grow San Mateo County!

Celebrate NOON Year's Eve with your little ones and San Mateo County Libraries!

Do your little ones love BOO-ooks too? Stop by Burlingame Public Library for a special Halloween book giveaway. #talkreadsing

Algunos tipos de estrés pueden dañar el cerebro en desarrollo de los niños y afectar sus vidas como adultos. Reemplazar el estrés con cosas positivas puede deshacer el daño. Lea nuestro nuevo blog para obtener más información sobre el estrés y las formas de apoyar a su hijo. #sanmateocounty #sanmateocountystrong #earlychildhood https://bit.ly/36PevAE

Stay healthy this winter with a flu shot!

Strategies to cope with stress are important during challenging times. Please consider sharing this resource with your networks, the families you serve, or where families access meals or food boxes through the school community or food distribution centers. https://bit.ly/3fYmb6n

May you find joy, hope, and gratitude this holiday season and find new ways to make connections with loved ones despite not being able to gather.

Did you watch the film No Small Matter? It highlights the importance of early childhood education and our local ECE providers. Our Deputy Director, Michelle Blakely, joined a discussion about the film and our community. Check it out! https://bit.ly/3nqGNXZ

Wondering how child care providers are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch our town hall's recording to see what it takes: https://youtu.be/dRvwP_t63ZM San Mateo County Health County of San Mateo - Government San Mateo County Office of Education 4Cs of San Mateo County (Child Care Coordinating Council) Community Equity Collaborative IHSD Inc. Parent Voices San Francisco

Looking for a fun way to start winter break? Grab a free gift today at San Mateo Public Library (Downtown Main Library)! See details below.

Help kids get comfortable with wearing masks with these tools from Sesame Street! (Remember though, children under 2 should NOT wear masks.)

The COVID-19 timeline works a lot differently than you might think! Do not risk your health or put others at risk. Wear a mask when out in public, wash your hands, and keep a 6 ft distance from others.

Way to go IHSD Inc. and AbilityPath! Thank you for organizing to get diapers to little ones in our community.

¡La cronología de COVID-19 funciona de manera muy diferente de lo que piensas! No arriesgue su salud ni ponga en riesgo a otras personas. Use una mascarilla cuando esté en público, lávese las manos y mantenga una distancia de 6 pies de los demás.

En los Primeros 5 San Mateo County, trabajamos para crear las condiciones que permitan a los niños pequeños prosperar social, emocional y económicamente. Conozca más sobre nuestro trabajo! https://bit.ly/33kHFFQ

Ideas for a safe #HolidaysAtHome for you and your family: Gather virtually for a gift exchange or activity. Schedule a time to meet virtually to open gifts together. ... Build gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, or make holiday crafts and decorations.

Pretend play is more than fun for your little one. Children are learning from everything around them. Learn more about early development with Help Me Grow San Mateo County. Visit helpmegrowsmc.org

The holidays will be a little different this year. Let's make them different in a good way!

We are proud to join 4Cs of San Mateo County (Child Care Coordinating Council) tonight to present the 2020 Community Partnership Award to Dana Stoehr, Justin Aquino, and the whole team at the San Mateo Event Center! Many thanks to the San Mateo County Event Center for their tireless efforts in helping childcare providers access emergency supplies (masks, gloves, sanitizers, other PPE) to remain in compliance with health orders and to protect the health of children, families, and staff to the greatest extent possible. Read more about the awards here: https://bit.ly/3gSBKwR

NEWS: San Mateo County now under mandatory regional stay at home order as virus cases, hospitalizations rise. To go into effect Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:59 p.m. for at least 3 weeks. More here: https://www.smcgov.org//san-mateo-county-now-under-regiona San Mateo County Health

The evidence is overwhelming: Black, indigenous, and other people of color in the U.S. have, on average, more chronic health problems and shorter lifespans than whites at all income levels. https://bit.ly/3lvks9L

This Thursday, join San Mateo County public health leaders for a wellness webinar on minimizing COVID-19 risk over the holidays. Register here: https://bit.ly/3neBZVk

Looking for the perfect gift for babies and toddlers?

Tune into PBS NewsHour this week as they explore the urgent crisis of childhood trauma. To learn more about local efforts to prevent, treat, and heal childhood trauma, join the San Mateo County ACEs Connection community: www.acesconnection.com/g/san-mateo-county-ca

Don’t miss the mask mobile this week: Dec. 14 North Fair Oaks Dec. 15 Daly City Dec. 16 Half Moon Bay Dec. 17 San Mateo ... If each of us wears a mask, everyone is protected. Visit: covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe #MaskUpSMC --- No se pierda el móvil de mascarillas, vendrá a un sitio cercano a usted a distribuir mascarillas: Dic. 14 North Fair Oaks Dic. 15 Daly City Dic. 16 Half Moon Bay Dic. 17 San Mateo Más: covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe #PongaseLaMascarillaSMC

Los educadores de la primera infancia son fundamentales en el sistema de atención que trabaja para garantizar que los más jóvenes alcancen su mayor potencial. https://bit.ly/33kHFFQ

Resources continue to be provided by our friends at StarVista! #community #sanmateocounty

PBS KIDS has great ideas to keep kids busy this winter break. Get creative with their activities for all ages!

Holiday crafts kits for pickup NOW at Redwood City Public Library! Perfect for a rainy day. See details below!

New partnership between San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services & Headspace provides free resources (meditations, sleep sounds, movement exercises & more) to help residents cope w/ stresses brought on by #COVID19 pandemic. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/36XgXEX

Join Supervisor David Canepa and Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center for a conversation on Education & Racial Inequity tomorrow! Find more info and register here: https://bit.ly/3m6H68R

Lea nuestro blog para obtener más información sobre el estrés y las formas de apoyar a su hijo. #sanmateocounty #sanmateocountystrong # primera infancia https://bit.ly/30OW6QU

Tune in tomorrow for key takeaways from the newly released report from the CA Surgeon General. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris will share findings on how to advance systemic reforms that recognize and respond to the effects of ACEs and toxic stress. Register now: https://bit.ly/2LmoJ2Z

Join this important conversation TODAY @3PM on the mental health of families during the pandemic. Thank you for hosting this panel, San Mateo County Office of Education!

It's National Handwashing Awareness week. Sing along and wash your hands to stay healthy!

There are things you can do to maintain your mental health including: practicing self-care, staying connected, and reaching out for help when you need support. --- Algunas de las cosas que puede hacer para mantener su salud mental son: practicar el autocuidado, mantenerse contectado, y buscar ayuda cuando necesite apoyo.

StarVista’s Healthy Homes program is hosting a free, virtual six-week Mothers’ Wellness Group series starting January 6, 2021. The group meets weekly and focu...ses on supporting mothers' wellbeing. There will be discussions on self-care, stress management, as well as relaxing and fun activities. Space is limited to 6 mothers/caregivers. Call to register today at 650-208-7455. #wellness #mothers #mentalhealth #sanmateocounty

For helpful tips on your young child's development, follow Help Me Grow San Mateo County! They are available to answer your questions, big and small.

THIS JUST IN! New health officer statement from Dr. Scott Morrow: "I do believe we face a great challenge. A great challenge during a time of year whose hallmar...k is gathering with family and friends. A great challenge because gathering at this time is exactly the wrong thing to do." Dr. Scott Morrow goes into further detail about why San Mateo County has not decided, so far, to advance on the Shelter-at-home order and other pieces of information for you to consider as you make plans for the holiday season. Read more here: https://www.smchealth.org//december-7-2020-health-officer-

Let's stretch and get ready for a new week! Join Ms. Brenda at San Mateo Public Library at 2 today: https://smplibrary.as.me/stretch

No Small Matter: Watch this powerful documentary on early childhood education and join the panel discussion at 7pm tonight. To register visit https://bit.ly/3lxBSSZ

At First 5 San Mateo County, we work to create the conditions that will allow young children to prosper socially, emotionally, and economically. Learn more about our work! https://bit.ly/33kHFFQ

"County of San Mateo officials urge all residents to act assertively to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 by stepping up vigilance about all health and safety measures especially avoiding gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19." Please read the full update below.

"We applaud the Governor’s commitment to the development and learning needs of young children, which is a sound investment in California’s future that will yield benefits for all." Read the First 5 Association of California's full statement on the newly released Master Plan for Early Learning and Care: Making California for All Kids here: https://bit.ly/F5MPELC

Elmo helps kids learn how to properly wear a mask, physically distance, wash hands, and navigate the changes they are experiencing to help them stay safe and healthy. #CaringForEachOther https://bit.ly/3jCKhEy https://bit.ly/3jCKhEy

"We need healthy minds in order to learn." Join Peninsula Health Care District next Monday for an important discussion about youth mental health. Details below!

Families can listen to stories online - read by Redwood City Public Library staff themselves!

We are so happy to join you All Five along with Build Up for San Mateo County's Children and Assemblymember Marc Berman and all of you who will be participating! Register for the discussion next week.

Do you live in San Mateo County? Are you LGBTQ+? How has COVID-19 impacted you? San Mateo County Pride Center and Stanford want to hear from you! They've made a survey to help define the unique realities COVID-19 has posed for LGBTQ+ communities in SMC: tinyurl.com/SMPC-COVIDsurvey

Kids build resilience when they have coping strategies they can remember and use on their own. Watch this Sesame Street in Communities video with your child! https://youtu.be/Qbd2kaCMVA8

Una platica para las familias este viernes ofrece oportunidad de aprender y compartir sobre temas importantes. Es gratis - así que apuntese hoy! StarVista