The early childhood system evolves as fast as our children grow. From new legislation and programs to the best practices in health care, keep checking here for the latest news, insights and advice to help navigate your child’s early years.
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The holidays are full of sparkle, celebration... and lots of sugar. Thankfully, serving up festive cheer doesn’t have to mean missing out on nutritious foods. With a few simple swaps (and some nutrient-rich dairy), parents can still keep their holiday treats fun, delicious, and kid-approved.
Act4Kids Nevada is conducting a survey to gather input directly from families about the social, physical, educational, and economic impacts of raising a child with medical needs in Nevada. We know that the family voice matters — you can help improve healthcare access for children across our state.
Partners throughout the state host a variety of community events and trainings designed to engage families, provide valuable resources, and promote early childhood development. From workshops and educational sessions to fun, interactive activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Creating joyful moments, building family traditions, and fostering healthy habits doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes the simplest activities help young children learn the most and connect with you in meaningful ways.
Development of life skills help people to take positive action to protect themselves and promote health and positive social relationships when they face the realities of life. Young children can learn these life skills through attentive and playful relationships with their families and other important adults in their lives.
From peekaboo to pretend adventures, play may look like fun and games - but it is actually a powerful brain function. Every giggle, block tower, and imaginative story helps wire a child’s brain for thinking, learning, and connecting with others.
The Children’s Cabinet and Nevada Child Care Resource & Referral team supports families in finding safe, affordable, and high-quality child care. Parents can learn how to search for licensed providers, understand quality ratings, and explore financial assistance through the Child Care Subsidy Program.
Expanding the Boys & Girls Club experience to a younger age group, the Kish Early Childhood Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive during their earliest years of development.
When young children feel safe, supported, and understood, they are better able to learn, grow, and build strong relationships. That’s why we are excited to introduce a new program listing on our website: Children’s Mental Health Programs.
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
