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Helping Santa Barbara County's young children get ready for Kindergarten and life.
Distractions aren't new, but today's apps are uniquely engineered to capture our attention for as long as possible and pull us away from those right in front of us.
That was the topic at this year’s Ed Talk with researcher, Dr. Alison K. Ventura, “Brexting, Binge-Watching, and Beyond: How Parent Digital Media Use Shapes Early Parenting and Relationships”.
One of the highlights was on technoference and how smartphone absorption during crucial moments such as meals, play, and bedtime can impact a child's emotional regulation and language development.
Children learn they matter through "serve and return" interactions, especially facial cues. When we pause the scroll to return a baby’s babble or a toddler's question, we are actively shaping their brain architecture.
So here’s your challenge for this week: Try establishing one completely device-free routine (like lunchtime or park play). Your emails can wait, but those early interactions can't.
05/06/2026
A seed needs good soil and water to grow strong. In the same way, your child needs safe, loving places and relationships to help them manage hard times. 👨👩👧👦
Come to the Stronger Starts Day of Action in Santa Barbara County and learn more about supporting your child's feelings. Plus, your family can decorate a pot, then take it home to plant a sunflower and watch it grow. 🌱
Join our partners for this fun activity in North or South County:
🌻Children’s Resource & Referral Discovery Museum
705 S McClelland St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
May 9th, 10 a.m. until flower planting supplies run out
🌻MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
May 9th, 10 a.m. until flower planting supplies run out
*Note: Museum admission is required.
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Una semilla necesita buena tierra y agua para crecer fuerte. Del mismo modo, tu hijo necesita entornos y relaciones seguras y afectuosas que le ayuden a afrontar los momentos difíciles. 👨👩👧👦
Ven al Día de Acción Mejores Comienzos en el condado de Santa Bárbara y descubre cómo apoyar a tu hijo con sus emociones. Además, su familia puede decorar una maceta, llevársela a casa para plantar un girasol y ver cómo crece. 🌱
Únase a nuestros socios para esta divertida actividad en el norte o el sur del condado:
🌻Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum
705 S McClelland St., Santa María, CA 93454
9 de mayo, desde las 10 a. m. hasta que se agoten los materiales para plantar flores
🌻MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State St., Santa Bárbara, CA 93101
9 de mayo, desde las 10 a. m. hasta que se agoten los materiales para plantar flores
*Nota: Se requiere entrada al museo.
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