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Attitudes of Gratitude
Do you remember reading the back of cereal boxes, playing with empty boxes, and banging on pots and pans? Whatever happened to the enjoyment of the little things? The holidays are vastly approaching...
View ArticlePart 2: From Domestic Violence to Homelessness: Motherhood Survival
Sandra left in the middle of the night because she knew it was what she had to do. Again. Her husband was very intoxicated this time, having attended a holiday party, now snoring heavily and would not...
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Male Early Child Care Professionals Matter!
Written by Sharon Shi We need more men to break the stereotype of the female-dominated child care industry in today’s gender equity world. From the Hechinger Report, males total only 3% of early...
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BANANAS 2022 Mother’s Day Campaign
Give a Gift That Says “Thank You for Everything!” Donate Now Why is Mother’s Day So Special? Our mothers and mother-figures have shined the past couple of years. In addition to their daily...
View Article2022 Family, Friends, and Neighbor Conference Takeaway
What We Learned from “Bridging the Gap” Last summer, BANANAS was asked by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation to create a virtual conference for the Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregiver...
View Article2022 FFN “Bridging the Gap” Conference Summations
Hello, again community! Thank you for participating in our conference, it was a labor of love and teamwork. We appreciate everyone who shared their insights and experiences. I hope that you all were...
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What parents should know about getting kids ready for transitional kindergarten
by Karen D’Souza who covers early education at EdSource Going back to school is always a bit of a sticky transition, but this year there’s more to worry about, from teacher shortages to mask rules,...
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Speech and Language: Tips and Tricks!
The following is a guest post from our newest trainer, Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist, Carol Lettko. Here are a few go-to creative ideas to help keep your little ones engaged while...
View ArticlePart 3: Doubling Up & Couch Surfing: The Hidden Homeless
Couch-surfing is often referred to as a “hidden” form of homelessness. A common form of housing among low-income families in the Bay Area, couch surfers temporarily stay with friends or family on a...
View ArticleBANANAS Announces New Director of Community Services
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Silva will be the new Community Services Director, effective October 23, 2023. We concluded our candidate interviews and the Directors unanimously believe that...
View ArticleBANANAS Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day!
Happy Provider Appreciation Day! Press play to hear appreciation from parents and members of our team! Thank you early educators for all that you do!...
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