Archive for the ‘Caregiving’ Category

Child Care Provider Conference: October 15, 2011

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low-cost child care provider conference that provides an interactive, hands-on learning environment. Topics will be “It’s Potty Time! Potty Train before Age 2,” “Strategies for Working with Difficult Children,” and “Fitting in Physical Activities…Even on the Rainy Days.” This conference will be held on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 …

FREE Caregiving and Aging Conference: June 24, 2011

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Child Care Center Director Training: June 16, 2011

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low-cost, DFPS approved training for Child Care Center Directors, specific to infant and toddler care. This training will be held on Thursday, June 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Texas AgriLife Extension Service, located at 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B-101, Dallas, TX 75229 (Dallas County Government Center). Participants …

Finger Prints Newsletter

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Finger Prints is a newsletter about little hands and those who care for them. To download a copy click here: Finger Prints. Feel free to share with others!

Child Care Provider Conference – March 26, 2011

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low-cost child care provider conference that provides an interactive, hands-on learning environment. Topics are “Enjoy Baby Signs: Talk to Your Kids Before They Can Talk” and “Dinner Time Dilemma: Encourage Healthy Eating in Children.” This conference is on Saturday, March 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 10056 Marsh …

Diabetes / Obesity Conference For YOU!!

Friday, October 8th, 2010

October 8, 2010 Public Service Announcement ” kNOw Dia-Besity: It’s A Family Affair” Conference-November 9-10, 2010 The Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University will host the “kNOw Dia-Besity: It’s a Family Affair” conference November 9-10, 2010. Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 9th in the Carden-Waller Cooperative Extension building. Following …

“kNOw Dia-Besity: It’s a Family Affair” Conference

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Please visit this site for information on a diabetes / obesity educational experience!! http://drop.io/knowdiabesity

Say YES to Physical Activity

Friday, September 24th, 2010

According to the Diabetes Education Awareness & Prevention program of Prairie View A&M University/Cooperative Extension Program, regular physical activity can help your heart and lungs work better, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and help your appetite and weight.  What’s more, it can help you relax, feel less tense, sleep better, and …

Child Care Provider Conference, October 9, 2010

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, new rules on environmental health practices for child care providers went into effect on September 1, 2010. Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low cost conference that will address the requirements for ensuring a healthy environment and managing pest and pesticides at …

Just What is Diabetes?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

There are basically three types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes:  This is when one’s body does not produce the hormone called insulin; Type 2 diabetes:  this is when one’s body produces insulin, but can’t use it; and Gestational:  Occurs during pregnancy. For more information on diabetes or to schedule the 6-series Diabetes Education Awareness & …