Henderson County High School Seniors Sara Mitchell and Jordan Ziegler have been awarded the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C. awards credentials to early childhood educators who demonstrate the ability to constructively work with young children in group settings.

“It takes special knowledge, skills, and expertise to be an effective teacher of young children,” says Valora Washington, CEO of the Council. “It is a great honor to earn a CDA, and it shows a commitment to quality early childhood education.”

The Green River Area Development District will host two free trainings by the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday, May 2nd, at the GRADD Office (300 GRADD Way, Owensboro).

The first, “Communicating and Relating,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; and the second, “Activities and Safety at Home,” will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The “Communicating and Relating” workshop will detail the behavioral changes experienced by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and it will provide caregivers with practical suggestions to deal with these changes.

A push across the country for parents to make sure their babies have the recommended immunizations.  Correct vaccinations for children by age two can aid in protection from 14 serious diseases.  Officials say 2-3 million deaths occur each year from vaccine preventable diseases, half of those deaths are children under three years old.

Pediatricians stress correct timing of immunizations is also critical to their effectiveness.