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Today is #GivingTuesday! Contributing to the Ward Memorial Fund for your year-end giving honors the legacy of our late founder and director, Dr. Dianne Ward, and supports current and aspiring researchers and public health professionals. Make a gift today! tinyurl.com/mrfzaehb

Our late founder, Dr. Dianne Ward was a highly revered educator and pioneer of childhood obesity research. Her legacy continues through the countless lives that have been improved through her work. Make a gift today to honor of her life and legacy. tinyurl.com/mrfzaehb

The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Project Manager for our Moral Injury Project! Apply by 11/18 to be considered at: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291226

Check what is happening in your area today and Unplug! #familytime Go NAP SACC @gonapsacc

Have a child between the ages of 3-8 years old and live within 50 miles of UNC Chapel Hill? Our research team is interested in the accuracy of wearable devices designed for children to measure electronic screen use. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4r8wxbhe

Go NAPSACC crunches for NC agriculture and #FarmToECE! NC Crunch is a celebration of NC agriculture, locally grown fruits and vegetables, and healthy eating. Participate by crunching into a locally grown apple or other fruit or vegetable this #F2SMonth. #NCCrunch

Did you know buying local foods supports sustainable, environmentally friendly practices? Learn about the environmental benefits of buying local foods and how ECE programs can purchase them: tinyurl.com/385nn494

The Community Health & Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor and a Research Assistant! Scan the QR codes to learn more about the roles and apply by 10/28 to be considered. #JobOpening #ECE

The Ward Memorial Fund honors our founder, Dr. Ward's legacy by supporting projects and opportunities for students, researchers, and #ECE professionals. This National #ChildHealthDay, make a gift to support current and future ECE workers and researchers. tinyurl.com/4zb7j7ev

Go NAPSACC and @unc_hpdp researchers received a grant from the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) to test a remote workplace resilience intervention to improve educator mental health and well-being. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mrxhj4u4

Talking with children about different cultures and serving them new cultural foods can help them learn about cultures from around the world. Learn about Hispanic and Latine foods to try and ideas for serving them in your program for #HipsanicHeritageMonth! tinyurl.com/3exzf26t

With Go NAPSACC, Diapers 2 Diplomas Learning Center in Nebraska introduced children to new healthy foods, built family partnerships, and fostered a healthy, thriving ECE environment for children, families, and staff! Read more here: tinyurl.com/329puj2n

Take a look around your house to see what kinds of creative loose parts you can let your child explore with (and join them)! #creativitymatters #handsonlearning Go NAP SACC @gonapsacc

Go NAPSACC's 5-step improvement process helps ECE programs assess their practices, plan for change, take action, learn skills, and keep up their progress! On average, programs increase their implementation of our evidence-based practices by 14% after going through one cycle.

September is National Fruits and Veggies month! This year's theme, Every Time You Eat, Have A Plant®, encourages us to add fruits and veggies into every meal and snack. #NationalFruitsandVeggiesMonth #HaveAPlant #EatRightPhilly #SnapEd #SnapEdWorks #BeHealthyPA

This summer, the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team welcomed two interns to support our work. Watch our 2024 Summer Intern Q&A to learn about their work with us! Thank you to the Ward Memorial Fund's donors for supporting our internship program! tinyurl.com/4u4h8bee

Many families face barriers to breastfeeding that can cause them to stop breastfeeding early. Educators can offer breastfeeding support and resources to help families along their breastfeeding journey. Learn ways to empower families to breastfeed here: tinyurl.com/7twv8azm

This summer, the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team welcomed two interns to support our work across projects. On their final day, Ilhaan and Patriska shared about the projects they worked on and what they learned. Thank you both for your wonderful work!

Continuing with National WIC Breastfeeding Week, and a #CACFPMealPatternReminder: You may claim reimbursement of meals when a mother nurses her baby at your child care site.