Resources
The 3Ts Initiative: Tune In Talk More & Take Turns – Read more about this campaign designed to empower parents with knowledge and skills to foster the early cognitive and socio-emotional development of their infants and toddlers.
The following link has important information and tips in relation to children’s eye health: Guide to Children’s Eye Health | MyVision.org
In today’s modern world of technology, it is important to consider the negative effects of extended screen time on the eyes, minds, and bodies of children. To better educate parents and caregivers, MyVision.org recently published a guide to screen time for parents where we cover things like problems screens can cause, suggested screen time limits by age, teaching digital literacy, and more! Please take a look: myvision.org/guides/screen-time-guide/
Sleep regressions are hard on everyone. One week your baby is sleeping peacefully through the night; the next week, they’re waking up sporadically and creating a fuss. To learn when it happens and some tips, visit: Sleep Regression Ages – When it Happens and Tips – Moshi (moshikids.com)
Food Assistance Programs | Nutrition.gov The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and school meals.
This 3-minute video portrays how actions taken by parents, teachers, policymakers, and others can affect life outcomes for both the child and the surrounding community: https://youtu.be/s31HdBeBgg4
County Agencies
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County
Address: 5000 Dunn Rd., 3rd Floor Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Phone: 772-595-6424
Website: www.elcslc.org
St. Lucie Public Schools
Phone: 772-429-3600
Website: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
Phone: 772-408-1100
Website: https://www.cscslc.org
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Phone: 772-489-3034
Website: https://www.treasurecoastfoodbank.org
Families of the Treasure Coast
Phone: 772-302-3147
Website: https://www.familiesofthetreasurecoast.org
United Way of St. Lucie County
Phone: 772-464-5300
Website: https://www.unitedwayslc.org
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Website: https://www.211palmbeach.org/helpmegrow
Kids Connected By Design / Healthy Start of St. Lucie County
Phone: 772-467-2016
Website: https://www.kidsconnectedbydesign.org
Fun & Educational Websites for Kids
- Virtual Learning from Florida’s Division of Early Learning (DEL)
- KIDVision Pre-K Virtual Field Trips and Information FREE – KidVision Pre-K virtual field trips bring people and places right into the classroom, zoom room, or living room with no cost or worry. There are 100 virtual, action-packed virtual trips to go on.
- More Virtual Field Trips
- Teachable Moments from The Children’s Movement of Florida – Tiny Teachable Moments offer a bite-sized nugget of wisdom to help busy parents make the most of the precious time they have with their children.