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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Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes! Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is a chance to promote a healthy weight among children and ensure that every child has an opportunity to achieve optimal health.
Trauma occurs when frightening experiences, exposure, or events overwhelm a child’s ability to cope. When stress has overwhelmed your child, you can support healing. Your relationship with your child can help buffer the impact of trauma or stress.
This law was created to give parents a safe, legal, and private way to give up their newborn babies if they are not able to care for them. It helps protect both the baby and the parent from harm.
In the summer months, parents naturally want their children to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor play. However, for our youngest family members – infants, toddlers, and preschoolers – extreme heat poses a significant and often underestimated risk.
Kick counting is an easy, free, and reliable way to check on your baby’s well-being in the third trimester of pregnancy. Learn how to monitor your baby’s movements in the third trimester of pregnancy and why it’s important.
The UNLV School of Public Health and Anthem Wellness Center will host a FREE weekly Spanish breastfeeding support group every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting June 27. Each session is led by a certified international breastfeeding consultant and a counselor.
Calling all pregnant or recent moms with an infant under 14 days old in Clark County, Nevada (Henderson, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas). See if you are eligible to enroll in the Nurturing Care Family Navigator Study. All personal information is kept confidential.
Rural Medicaid members asked for more preventive health, easier appointments, and more doctors and providers. Nevada Medicaid listened and responded. Now, managed care is coming to rural Nevada. Changes are coming in January 2026.
Discover fun and safe ways to explore water with your child! This article shares simple water safety tips and a hands-on STEAM activity where kids ages 0–5 can learn through play by testing what sinks, floats, and building their own boat.
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