C.H.E.F.® has developed three outstanding early childhood programs geared toward promoting the early learning, school readiness, and healthy development of young children.

Our innovative, accessible programs incorporate the latest child-development research and provide a vital connection between health education practitioners, early childhood professionals, and families.

Topic-Driven Training Materials for Your Early Childhood Staff
C.H.E.F. offers three easy-to-use options for your training or continuing education needs: the Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™ program, the Social Beginnings® program, and the Healthy Beginnings™ program.

• Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments Helps Children and Caregivers
  Early childhood professionals use the Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments program to calm stressed children and themselves. (Ages 3-7)

• Social Beginnings Reduces Children's Challenging Behaviors
  If your early childhood staff is dealing with tantrums, aggression, or disrespect from young children, use the Social Beginnings program to teach them a positive, effective response. (Ages 3-5)

• Healthy Beginnings Nurtures Children's Developing Minds
  The Healthy Beginnings program is for early childhood professionals who recognize the value of applying early brain research and caregiving strategies to nurture social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young children. (Prenatal-Age 5)

For inquiries or questions, please contact Customer Service at 800-323-2433 or cs@chef.org.

Other Programs and Projects
Washington Parenting Education Network (WAPEN)
WAPEN's mission is to provide leadership and infrastructure to support Washington State parenting educators in their work with families.

Recent C.H.E.F. News—Early Childhood
Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™ Statewide Trainings Announced

Newsletters—Early Childhood @ a Glance
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• BrainNet
• Foundation for Early Learning
• Infant and Early Childhood Conference
• Parenting at Washington State University Cooperative Extension
• Talaris Research Institute
• Washington Association for the Education of Young Children
• Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

• I Am Your Child
• Learning Brain Expo
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• ZERO TO THREE