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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Perspective-taking is the skill of understanding and considering the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and viewpoints of others. It plays a critical role in empathy and effective social interaction. Research shows that even a 3-year-old child can grasp another person’s perspective, even without being explicitly guided.
November is a time for giving thanks—for family, friends, and the little moments that make each day special. Whether your table is set for a big Thanksgiving feast or a cozy meal at home, it’s a wonderful season to help young children learn about gratitude, kindness and togetherness.
Transitions are difficult for children and families, and can be particularly challenging if your child has complex medical or developmental needs. To help make communication easier between families and their student's education team, the Nevada Department of Education has developed an easy-to-use tool, the Student Success Plan (SSP).
Being a parent, it is difficult to find a win:win situation when it comes to time management. All of this juggling leads us down a spiral of multitasking, stress and exhaustion that makes us wonder if we are doing our best at home and at work. This spiral has been dubbed Depleted Mother Syndrome.
Raising young children is both rewarding and challenging. To help families navigate these early years, The Children’s Cabinet offers free Parenting Classes and Provider Education Workshops designed to give parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals the tools they need to help Nevada’s youngest children thrive.
Friendships play an important role in a young child’s growth. Even toddlers and preschoolers can learn how to connect with others and solve problems in order to be a good friend.
Feeding your baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—and now Nevada families have a new tool to make it easier. Nevada Breastfeeds is a resource from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) designed to connect parents with free, family-friendly breastfeeding supports across the state.
Every November, the nation observes Prematurity Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on preterm birth, support families affected by it, and raise awareness about how to promote healthy pregnancies.
Recently, Luciana Watson with The Children’s Cabinet had the opportunity to observe a QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) site visit at Key’s Kids, a family childcare program run by provider Kisha Gray. She explains how it was inspiring to see firsthand how this coaching program supports teachers and caregivers in providing the best possible care for children.
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