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.
Healthy Start is a federally funded program that aims to improve health outcomes in women during and after pregnancy and to reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse maternal health outcomes.
How often do your little ones get sick? It probably feels like it happens all the time because as your child is growing so is their immune system. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to enable your child to produce powerful antibodies that will recognize things that should not be in their body and protect them from disease-causing microbes.
The choices children make early in life regarding food can set the stage for long-term health. By offering a variety of nutrient-rich foods and making meals fun and engaging, parents and caregivers can instill a love for healthy eating.
Every April, we observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a dedicated time to to raise awareness and encourage collective action, and focus on ensuring the well-being of children and families in our communities. By working together, we can help create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where all children can thrive.
As parents, we want the best for our children and their growth. From the moment they are born, we observe their every milestone with excitement. Developmental screenings play an essential role in ensuring that your child is progressing in all areas of development. Learn more about these important tools!
Healthy eating is important at every age. Get quick tips for healthy eating for preschoolers from MyPlate!
The Nevada Maternal and Child Health Coalition has teamed up with community partners statewide to offer New Mama Care Kits! These kits are specifically designed to support anyone pregnant or recently postpartum.
Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature was created to have a week dedicated to advocating for Nevada’s children. Families, community partners, and advocates are encouraged to participate to fill the halls of the State Capital and speak up for families!
American Heart Month often centers on adults, but it's just as important to teach children about heart health from a young age. After all, heart health isn’t just for grown-ups—it's something every family can start thinking about early. By taking small steps together as a family, you can help your little ones build habits that will last a lifetime.
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This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
