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Letters of love to new moms. Love, moms.
“Women can do hard things. You, my friend, can do hard things.” The following blog was shared with us by Kellie Campbell a Commissioner for the Vermont Commission on The […]
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State Advisory Council Recap, May 2020
The past two SAC meetings have been primarily focused around updates from state agency partners and their activities responding to the COVID-19 crisis. With partners from across Vermont and from […]
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Child Care Reopening: Resources to Support Social Emotional Needs
How do I support children and families as they return to child care? COVID-19 has changed our world and daily lives in so many ways, both big and small, impacting […]
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Using Social Stories to Support Children with Transitions
Guest Blog by Cindy Cole, Director of Psychological Services for the Champlain Valley School District and guest on the May 27th BBF Early Childhood Forum on Mental Health. The picture […]
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3 Ways BBF is Supporting Parents
“This time has been scary and we have been doing our best to adapt to these changes but there are definitely many concerns and struggles as we move forward!” – […]
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Coming Together in the Northeast Kingdom during COVID-19
The notice popped up in my inbox the other day-”This to-do is due soon: April testimonial”. A testimonial, by definition, is a “positive tribute to someone and to their achievements.” […]
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A Letter to the Early Childhood Community from our Executive Director
Dear Vermont’s Early Childhood Community, The events of this past month have been intense and tested the strength of families, communities and Vermont’s early childhood service system. Our state’s response […]
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March 2020 State Advisory Council Recap
Building Bright Futures’ Executive Director, Dr. Morgan Crossman, delivered welcoming remarks. In light of the COVID-19 crisis evolving in Vermont and across the world, BBF held its first ever, all […]
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Facilitation Tips for Virtual Meetings
What do I have to offer to prevent the spread and impact of COVID 19? I’m not an infectious disease expert however I am a professional facilitator, convener and supervisor. […]
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Child Care for Essential Workers
The State of Vermont – Office of Emergency Management just released information about a new web-based form available to help ensure childcare for essential workers, please see their press release below. In […]
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Community Playgroups Increase Social Connections
Orleans and Northern Essex counties are known for beautiful unspoiled landscapes, and remote, sparsely populated communities. For families with young children, making social connections can be challenging. In several communities […]
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February 2020 State Advisory Council Recap
In February, the State Advisory Council took up several issues critical to our work, including assessing this year’s How Are Vermont’s Young Children & Families report, actions that can be […]
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