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Do You Have An Opinion About Early Childhood in North Carolina?<\/STRONG> We Want Your Feedback! (click on the link) <\/FONT>NCAEYC Survey<\/FONT><\/A> In North Carolina we are fortunate to have programs and policies that have supported an early childhood professional development approach that is among the nation’s best. We want to continue to improve our strategies in order to recruit and retain qualified early care and education professionals. Your anonymous input is critical to guide these efforts appropriately. <\/P>\n The NC Institute for Child Development Professionals and the NC Division of Child Development are working together to collect information to better understand the strengths and limitations of North Carolina’s early childhood professional development approach. <\/P>\n <\/P>\n The Incredible Years Parenting Program<\/U><\/EM><\/P>\n Do you have at least one child between two and five years old (not yet in kindergarten)? Do you think your child is overly active? Doesn\'t pay attention? Doesn\'t follow directions? Has a hard time making friends? Has a hard time sitting still? Are you stressed about how your child is acting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to attend The Incredible Years Program<\/A>.<\/EM><\/STRONG><\/P>\n A Free 14-week Parenting Program <\/STRONG>dedicated to supporting and strengthening families through Play, Praise and Rewards, Limit Setting, Communication, Handling Misbehaviors, and Preventive Approaches. A light meal and child care will be provided. If you are interested in registering for this program, call The Partnership for Children at (919) 735-3371ext. 231.<\/P>\n Choosing Quality Child Care<\/A>- NC Division of Child Development<\/P>\n Star Rated License<\/A>- For NC Child Care<\/P>\n Child Care Regulations<\/A><\/P>\n Early Childhood Brain Development<\/A>- This video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (developingchild.harvard.edu) features Center Director Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D., professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.<\/P>\n Inclusion Resources<\/A><\/P>\n Kindergarten Registration Schedule<\/A><\/P>\n Kindergarten Readiness Brochure<\/A><\/P>\n Smart Investing Website<\/A><\/P>\n http:\/\/www.nchealthystart.org\/outreach\/index.html<\/A><\/FONT><\/U><\/P>\n Materials For Parents<\/STRONG><\/P>\n Kindergarten Book<\/A> and Parent\'s Little Book of Info<\/A><\/P>\n