Early Childhood Education Corner
Michael Reisman, Early Childhiid Education Director, shares useful information about curriculum, child development and helpful tips for parenting.
- 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
- MetamorphosisMetamorphosis 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 [...]Read more
HCYHealthy Blog
Our Healthy Living Department provides nutrition and wellness tips.
- Carmen’s Tips for a Healthy 2020Happy New Year! However you chose to RING in the New Year, may you be RECHARGED and ready to take CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH! Love your life and choose healthy goals for your next marathon of 365 [...]Read more
- Erika’s Post – Exercise Benefits your Brain!Exercise – for your brain. We all know that physical activity is good for our health – prevention and treatment of chronic disease reducing muscle loss weight management. Research also [...]Read more
- Carmen’s Post – Make it Don’t Quit December!Let’s make it Don’t Quit December! I know what you’re thinking. December is soooo busy: holiday parties and programs, hustling and bustling with lots of errands for gifts and food, hanging with [...]Read more
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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 […]
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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
A Culturally Relevant Look at the Winter Holidays – Michael Reisman, M.Ed., Director, Early Childhood Education Last week’s social media post about the Montville substitute teacher who blew the lid off the Santa Claus myth for a class of first graders intrigued me. Due to whatever motivation, this substitute teacher evidently stood in front […]
