Early Childhood Education Corner
Michael Reisman, Early Childhiid Education Director, shares useful information about curriculum, child development and helpful tips for parenting.
- Five Days of Action: Protecting Children from Sexual AbuseFive 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, [...]Read more
- Don’t Fear the MomoBy 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 [...]Read more
- 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 [...]Read more
HCYHealthy Blog
Our Healthy Living Department provides nutrition and wellness tips.
- Erika’s Post – What is Collagen?Collagen is a protein that makes up connective tissues in the body. It’s being touted to improve joint pain, reduce wrinkles, promote muscle growth, and manage weight. Collagen is being added as [...]Read more
- Carmen’s Post – Hop To It!Easter “Hop To It” Workout With Spring blossoms, Easter, and bunny sightings the talk on social media this week, we’ve created an [...]Read more
- Erika’s Latest Tip – Functional JuicesWhat’s the deal with functional juices? A functional beverage is a drink typically intended to convey a health benefit. Functional juices often claim to contain antioxidants, vitamins and [...]Read more
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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 […]
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Nurturing the Superhero Inside – The Role of Dramatic Play
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Since my induction into the world of the young child some 15 years ago, the subject of dramatic play has been interesting and complex. Dramatic play, or pretend play, is a creative hallmark of the early childhood universe. Even prior to speaking, crawlers and waddlers explore […]
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Start Healthy Stay Healthy First Thousand Days Nutrition Program at the HCYMCA
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Saturday, July 14, 2018 will mark the Hunterdon County YMCA’s inaugural Start Healthy Stay Healthy (SHSH) First Thousand Days Nutrition workshop, which will be held at the Round Valley Branch. What is the Start Healthy Stay Healthy First Thousand Days Nutrition Workshop? The Nestle Feeding Infant and […]
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Strengthening Families – A Strengths-Based Approach to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness month. At YMCAs across the country, April 16-20 will mark the annual Five Days of Action to call attention to child sexual abuse and its ongoing prevention. As a central participant to this work, the early childhood programs of the […]
