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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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.
Mother’s Day is one of the most cherished holidays celebrated around the world. It is a beautiful time set aside to recognize and honor the incredible women who shape our lives. Whether you’re celebrating your own mom, being celebrated as a mom, or honoring multiple generations of motherhood, this day is for you.
As of April 2025, First 5 Nevada, an initiative launched by The Children’s Cabinet, is commemorating its first anniversary. This milestone marks a year of significant strides in providing comprehensive support to families with children from prenatal stages through age five. Through its user-friendly platform, First 5 Nevada has become a vital resource, connecting families to essential services and empowering them to foster the healthy development of their young children.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a powerful reminder to break the silence, challenge misconceptions, and open hearts and minds to the realities of mental health. It’s time to raise awareness, spark understanding, and show support for those facing mental health challenges.
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.
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First 5 Nevada 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.
