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April 14-18, 2025

Dallas, Texas

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 3

Early Relational Health Paves the Way for Healthy Child Development

Early relational health is a strength-based framework focusing on safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (SSNRs) between children and caregivers. As an early care professional who is uniquely positioned to support children in this area, including social-emotional learning (SEL) skill development, learn how to enhance your understanding of relational health.

  1. Understand SSNRs across early learning and child development.
  2. Define the five core competencies of SEL.
  3. Discover toolkits and learning opportunities to support relational health.

Presented by

Julia Gest Web 2023

Julia Gest, MEd

Program Development Specialist, Penn State Extension Better Kid Care

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