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 first five years of your child’s life are full of exciting milestones—and early childhood developmental screenings are one of the best ways to make sure your child is on track and getting the support they need to thrive. That’s why First 5 Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet are hosting a series of FREE Early Childhood Screening Events across the state—bringing valuable tools, resources, and support directly to families in their communities.
As families across Nevada come together this year to celebrate the 4th of July—and the nation’s 250th anniversary—the holiday brings extra excitement with fireworks, barbecues, and community events. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also important to keep safety in mind, especially for children. Here are some tips to help ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive holiday for all kids, including those with autism and special needs.
Check out the new “Understanding Early Intervention Therapy & Support Services” resource available on First 5 Nevada. This resource helps break down the different types of services available to young children who may need extra support and provides tips on how to access services.
Social-emotional development is essential for helping children grow into healthy, confident, and capable adults. A key part of this is self-management, or the ability to manage one's emotions. This skill is one of the focus areas in UNR Extension’s Everyday SEL and You family engagement program. Discover why building this skill is essential for supporting your child’s development and overall well-being.
Becoming a parent changes everything. Doulas are an important source of support during pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenting making parents feel informed and capable during this important stage of life.This article is an overview of what doulas do and how they can support families from pregnancy through the first five years.
If you’re a parent of a toddler or preschooler, you know that “sitting still” isn’t exactly in their vocabulary. Children are naturally wired to move, explore and play. But as screens and busy schedules creep in, it can be hard to know if they’re getting the right kind of activity to help them grow up strong.
At First 5 Nevada, we believe supporting moms, dads and caregivers during the early years helps children grow strong, safe and healthy. This month, we honor all moms and caregivers and share tools and support to help families feel less alone.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our community. To help promote this reminder, Prevent Child Abuse America and local chapters nationwide, including Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, use the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign.
Nevada’s Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Title V Program is working to better understand the needs of mothers, children and families across the state. And researchers at UC Davis are conducting a study to explore how past life experiences of mothers may influence health care decisions for their babies, including vitamins and vaccinations during and after pregnancy. Find links to participate in this article.
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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 90TP0099, 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 Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
