Early Childhood Education Corner
Michael Reisman, Early Childhiid Education Director, shares useful information about curriculum, child development and helpful tips for parenting.
- HCYMCA Introduces Sanford Harmony in Early Childhood and After School ChildcareMichael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Social-Emotional Learning Teaches 21st Century Skills The Hunterdon County YMCA is proud to announce implementation of a [...]Read more
- Michael’s List of Holiday Parent PointersBy Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education It’s that time of year again! The time where we do whatever it takes to prepare for annual holiday traditions. For some it’s [...]Read more
- The Many Faces of UsSocial-Emotional Exploration for the Whole Family Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Nadjla Sahyoun Bowie, M.A. Along with the healthy movement and eating activities we do at the Child Learning Center [...]Read more
HCYHealthy Blog
Our Healthy Living Department provides nutrition and wellness tips.
- Carmen’s Post – Exercise Can Help With AnxietyExercise & Anxiety Taking care of your health during this unprecedented time in our country is of upmost importance. My blog posts focus primarily on wellness as it relates to fitness and [...]Read more
- Carmen’s Post – Encouraging news!Encouraging news regarding your immune system! Regular, moderate exercise, can help to improve your immune system resulting in less vulnerability to colds and viruses. Your immune system [...]Read more
- Erika’s Tip – Understanding the LabelUnderstanding the Nutrition Facts Label The top section of the Nutrition Facts is the serving information. This is not the recommended amount to eat or drink. The serving size may be per [...]Read more
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HCYMCA Introduces Sanford Harmony in Early Childhood and After School Childcare
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Social-Emotional Learning Teaches 21st Century Skills The Hunterdon County YMCA is proud to announce implementation of a state-wide YMCA Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum for Pre-K classes at the Child Learning Center and Milford Preschool, and all After School Childcare locations. The Sanford Harmony SEL Curriculum is recognized […]
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Michael’s List of Holiday Parent Pointers
By Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education It’s that time of year again! The time where we do whatever it takes to prepare for annual holiday traditions. For some it’s travel. For some it’s prepping the home and hosting large or small groups. For some it also means cooking and baking. For many […]
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The Many Faces of Us
Social-Emotional Exploration for the Whole Family Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Nadjla Sahyoun Bowie, M.A. Along with the healthy movement and eating activities we do at the Child Learning Center and Milford Preschool, our teachers do lots of work to develop the social-emotional well-being of our young members. Self-esteem, empathy, kindness and verbal problem-solving are […]
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Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis By Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education In on line research on the concept of “change,” I regularly see the verb “cope.” Certainly for those of us who don’t like change, cope is an appropriate term. However, that is an adultism. Achieving balance in our day to day lives is often about […]
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Five Days of Action: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse
Five Days of Action: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse By Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education It is not easy to openly discuss child sexual abuse in any setting, let alone in the childcare environment. I have served in the early childhood field for 15 years, as a teacher for six years and […]
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Don’t Fear the Momo
By Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Last week the Momo came back. If you have a school-age child you undoubtedly heard about it and may have received communication from your school warning you about the mysterious internet hack reported to be appearing in online games and streaming apps. It was all over […]
