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.
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.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a program by The Children’s Cabinet that offers free training to equip adults to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in youth. Learn how this program empowers families and communities across Nevada.
The Heart & Hope Program is a 9-week community-based education program that provides survivors of past domestic violence with resources and skills to strengthen family relationships and to have hope for the future.
Across the United States, millions of grandparents are stepping in to raise their grandchildren — often unexpectedly, and often without the safety net of the foster care system. While these “grandfamilies” provide stability and love, they frequently do so with limited financial support, legal authority, or access to resources.
Join the Nevada Department of Education for a FREE event to support your family and children! This event will include engaging workshops, a resource fair, and a live panel of speakers focused on the topics of mental health, school safety, and academic success strategies.
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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 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.
