The National Institutes of Health has released ¿Qué Significa ser Padres? (What Does It Mean To Be Parents?), a free Spanish-language publication geared toward Hispanics who are seeking advice on parenting.
"We are very pleased to announce the release of this booklet, especially during the time of the year when parents are being celebrated," said Duane Alexander, M.D., Director of the NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). " ¿Qué Significa ser Padres? is an educational tool that offers valuable parenting information for first-time parents and grandparents alike."
¿Qué Significa ser Padres?—a Spanish-language version of the NICHD’s “Adventures in Parenting” booklet—offers parenting strategies based on scientific research that can be used for children of any age. The booklet gives practical suggestions for successful parenting that parents can adapt for their own lives and situations. It also includes real-life examples of how some parents have incorporated these strategies into their own day-to-day parenting activities. For free copies of /¿Qué Significa ser Padres?/ call 1-800-370-2943 or visit this site.
~ from "Yen of Youth," E-Newsletter from the Indianhead Federated Library System
Friday, May 25, 2007
Step Up to the Plate @ Your Library
Mark passed along that ALA just posted this information, for anyone who is interested!
As the temperature rises and the school year draws to a close, it is time to batter up for summer reading. Help your community's kids and teens beat the heat this summer with Step up to the Plate @ your library(r).
Developed by the American Library Association and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the program brings together two of America's favorite pastimes - baseball and libraries - to encourage reading. Children and young adults between 9 and 18 years of age are invited to go to their library, check out a book about baseball and describe how their favorite character inspired them. One grand prize winner will receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in October 2007.
You can register now for free tools to help libraries promote the program locally. Tools include program logos in both English and Spanish and a toolkit that includes sample press materials and programming ideas.
Kids are not the only winners in Step Up to the Plate. The library that brings in the most entries will win a $100 bookstore gift certificate, and three runners up will be awarded a $50 ALA Graphics gift certificate. All four will also receive a copy of Lawrence Hogan's Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African-American Baseball (published by National Geographic Society).
The Step up to the Plate @ your library program was officially launched during National Library Week in Peoria, Ill., with program spokespeople and Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg and Ozzie Smith. Both appeared on field before a Peoria Chiefs game as the team announced the program and Sandberg, who is the Chiefs' manager, also spoke to students a local junior high.
First-place prize packages also will be awarded (five in each of four age categories: age 9-11; 12-14; 15-16 and 17-18) and include a commemorative hardbound copy of the Hall of Fame Yearbook; Hall of Fame t-shirt; commemorative set of 20 Hall of Fame baseball cards; DVD copy of the classic baseball movie, "The Sandlot;" miniature souvenir Akadema Pro baseball glove; and a Jackie Robinson History Lives poster from ALA Graphics.
The program concludes September 1, 2007.
Step up to the Plate is part of The Campaign for America's Libraries, ALA's public awareness and advocacy campaign about the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st century. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a Campaign Founding Partner. Supporters of the Step Up to the Plate program include the American Association of School Librarians (AASL); the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC); the Public Library Association (PLA); the Black Caucus of the American Library Association; and REFORMA, the Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, an affiliate of the ALA.
CCBC Wrap Up
The Outstanding Books for Children and Young Adults presentation was a great success yesterday!
View some photos on Nic Bits.
Next week the winner will be drawn for the promotion in conjunction with the Northwest Children's Book Conference. Please let us know by today if you are interested in being in the drawing!
View some photos on Nic Bits.
Next week the winner will be drawn for the promotion in conjunction with the Northwest Children's Book Conference. Please let us know by today if you are interested in being in the drawing!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
CCBC Reminder
There is still time to register for the CCBC Program next Thursday, May 24. Please let us know by next Monday if you would like to attend! Megan Schliesman and Hollis Rudiger of the CCBC will both be available to talk about the books.
And don't forget that if you attend, you are eligible to go to the Northwest Children's Book Conference in September!
And don't forget that if you attend, you are eligible to go to the Northwest Children's Book Conference in September!
County Fair Posters to Promote SRP
Those of you who asked for passes to the county fairs will be getting several posters in the mail. Feel free to hang these in your library and in local businesses, stores, community centers, etc., in order to promote your summer reading programs!
Nancy Drew Posters
Barb Huntington just sent me some Nancy Drew movie (Get a Clue) posters that each of you will receive. Stephanie Stokes, who is the Chair of the CSLP Marketing and PR Committee in California, contacted the production company for the movie and explained that 44 states were using the mystery theme this summer. As a result, the producers moved up the distribution date and changed the name of the movie to "Get a Clue."
Actress Emma Roberts (Julia Roberts' niece) plays Nancy Drew. She also recorded a television message for CSLP encouraging kids to sign up for their local public library's summer reading program. Librarians may use this message as a PSA. We are very fortunate here in Wisconsin to have these items. Thank you, Stephanie!
Focusing on Food for Children
I saw an excellent presentation at WAPL called "Focusing on Food for Children's Programs at Public Libraries." (Our own Kymberley Pelky was part of this panel, and she did a great job!) The session focused on combining food and kids at the library.
One of the panelists, Jill Camber Davidson, is a DPI Nutrition Education Consultant. Jill shared some imperative information about food allergies, obesity and sanitation. The timing couldn't be better as many of you are gearing up for your summer programs. She asked questions such as,
Do your current storytimes interfere with lunch or dinner? Do you have alternatives in case of food allergies? Are there ways to "reward" kids with non-food rewards? Is there a way you can limit food as props?
In her presentation, she also shared the following:
* Approximately 10 percent of 2-5 year-olds and 16 percent of 6-19 year-olds are overweight, and the percentage rate is near 25 among black and Hispanic children.
* The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children under 4 years old, often due to choking hazards, should not eat:
hot dogs
nuts and seeds
chunks of meat or cheese
whole grapes
hard, gooey or sticky candy
popcorn
chunks of peanut butter
raw veggies
raisins
chewing gum
* As far as handling food and sanitation, hand washing is the most important. As far as "anti-bacterial" sprays or hand gels, Purell is the ONLY one that is FDA approved, but hand washing is still your best bet. Batches of food should also be kept at room temperature for two hours maximum.
She also listed several websites that might be helpful.
DPI Nutrition Education Page
Fighting Bacteria
USDA Team Nutrition Web Page
Action for Healthy Kids
Jill was kind enough to email me her PowerPoint presentation! Please let me know if you would like me to send it to you.
One of the panelists, Jill Camber Davidson, is a DPI Nutrition Education Consultant. Jill shared some imperative information about food allergies, obesity and sanitation. The timing couldn't be better as many of you are gearing up for your summer programs. She asked questions such as,
Do your current storytimes interfere with lunch or dinner? Do you have alternatives in case of food allergies? Are there ways to "reward" kids with non-food rewards? Is there a way you can limit food as props?
In her presentation, she also shared the following:
* Approximately 10 percent of 2-5 year-olds and 16 percent of 6-19 year-olds are overweight, and the percentage rate is near 25 among black and Hispanic children.
* The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children under 4 years old, often due to choking hazards, should not eat:
hot dogs
nuts and seeds
chunks of meat or cheese
whole grapes
hard, gooey or sticky candy
popcorn
chunks of peanut butter
raw veggies
raisins
chewing gum
* As far as handling food and sanitation, hand washing is the most important. As far as "anti-bacterial" sprays or hand gels, Purell is the ONLY one that is FDA approved, but hand washing is still your best bet. Batches of food should also be kept at room temperature for two hours maximum.
She also listed several websites that might be helpful.
DPI Nutrition Education Page
Fighting Bacteria
USDA Team Nutrition Web Page
Action for Healthy Kids
Jill was kind enough to email me her PowerPoint presentation! Please let me know if you would like me to send it to you.
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