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It Takes a Village…Helping Families Grow their Support Systems

by Great Kids | Mar 29, 2016 | GKI Blog, Uncategorized

This week, we are going to put a spotlight on the value of helping families grow their social connections. Having social connections is an essential characteristic of strong families. Some families, on your caseload, might have a well-defined support network that...

Understanding Temperament…What are the characteristics?

by Great Kids | Mar 22, 2016 | GKI Blog, Uncategorized

We all are born with a unique disposition or way of responding to other people and situations- this is our Temperament.  Research indicates that temperament appears early in life and is significantly influenced by environmental experiences even before birth. There is...

We’re All in this Together: The Parallel Process and What It Means in the Field of Home Visiting

by Great Kids | Mar 15, 2016 | GKI Blog, Uncategorized

We regularly hear the 2-word phrase Parallel Process in trainings, conferences, meetings, or conversations around the office… but do we really understand what parallel process means and the role it plays in our day-to-day work with families? Today’s Great Vine topic...

Love in Many Languages…Supporting Bilingual Families

by Great Kids | Mar 8, 2016 | GKI Blog, Uncategorized

Hi (English); Hola (Spanish); Aloha (Hawaiian) Ahnyong (Korean); Bonjour (French)…Today we will discuss some advantages of children learning more than one language during early childhood, and how the Growing Great Kids curriculum can help. In November 2015 the United...

Babies and Over-Stimulation: What are the Cues?

by Great Kids | Mar 1, 2016 | GKI Blog, Uncategorized

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or insecure at overcrowded, noisy places such as sports events or concerts? Sometimes these exposures make us feel so uncomfortable that we want to run away or escape. Have you ever considered that babies feel the same way when they are...

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