May, 2016
In this Issue


New Nutrition Guidelines

Katelyn's Big Move

Did You Know

Urban Line Dance

Day at the Museum

Save The Date

Get Social
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New Nutrition Guidelines

October 1, 2017 will bring many new guidelines to the Child and Adult Care Food Program.  These changes will greatly improve the nutrition and health of children and the changes will be easy to implement.
 
Read more about the new nutrition guidelines.
  
Katelyn's Big Move
 
A lack of "tummy time" for an infant can dramatically delay physical growth and motor development leading to delay in social, emotional, and educational skills.  When six month old  Katelyn started school, she was not able to raise her head or roll over.  Her childcare provider was worried that Katelyn would not be able to walk in an age appropriate time frame.
Click here to see how United 4 Children helped Katelyn succeed.

United 4 Children can help you with a child who has a developmental delay. Click here  to get more information.

Did You Know?

 

Missouri ranks 27th out of the 50 states in the prevalence of children considered to be overweight or obese.

 

Last year United 4 Children worked with child care providers to decrease the use of processed foods as snacks by 64%, use of sweets as snacks by 67% and increase the use of vegetables as snacks by 70%.

 

Click here for more resources on how to provide healthy food and activity choices for every day.

Urban Line Dance

Imagine sitting in your own home perhaps in your pajamas on your computer earning state approved professional development hours!

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and from anywhere. Come join us online.

The following training is being offered - 3 clock hours.

Cost $30.00

June 14, 2016 through June 28, 2016.

"Urban Line Dance"

  
How About a Day at The Museum?
 
May 19th is International Museum Day.
  
This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society.
  
ICOM Advisory Committee organizes the theme of this event that, given the high number of countries involved, lasts a day, a weekend, a week or even a month.
  
Check out the City Museum at http://www.citymuseum.org/ for a day of fun, excitement and adventure!
  
Don't Forget to Save This Important Date!


 
United 4 Children provides caregivers with tools to support child/youth well-being and promote educational equity.  You can find out more on our website at www.United4Children.org. Please share this email to your colleagues.