by Leah Langby | Oct 1, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics has long provided patients with guidance about a variety of things, including screen time. As the kinds of things kids can do with screens has shifted to be more interactive, there have been many discussions–and a growing body...
by Leah Langby | Sep 23, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Many thanks to Tricia Wehrenberg for this inspiring guest post about going outside her comfort zone to provide excellent service. Way to go!Recently, the Amery Area Public Library was approached by the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) to do a storytime...
by Leah Langby | Sep 3, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to an LSTA grant, Georgia Jones planned a workshop with Dr. Betsey Diamont-Cohen, author of Mother Goose on the Loose, an award-winning early literacy program that libraries across the country use. The session is designed for childcare and early childhood...
by Leah Langby | Aug 26, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Announcing a NEW library grant opportunity!AUTISM WELCOME HERE: Library Programs, Services and More Grantwww.librariesandautism.org/grantApplications are now being accepted online. Submission deadline is December 1, 2015. For more information and details about...
by Leah Langby | Aug 21, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to Christy in Pepin for this blog post!What do you do with those flimsy DVD cases that we are not to circulate? Do they just pile up in a store room or cabinet? What about the discs from movies or books that are not salvageable or no longer...
by Leah Langby | Aug 18, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Photo credit: Lou Bueno flickr My public health colleague Karen sent me a link to an article about a recent study about significant media use and self-regulation issues for young children. Being able to self-regulate is a crucial life skill that allows kids to be...
