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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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Celebrate National Picnic Month by building your own picnic basket with your child! Through STEAM-inspired activities, children can plan, design, decorate, and pack a basket—then enjoy a real or pretend picnic with snacks, stories, and stuffed animal guests.

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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.

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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.

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The First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council will be hosting two Parent Summits on July 10th in Elko and Las Vegas. Lunch, child care and stipends available for participants!

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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.

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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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The Washoe County School District (WCSD) created Parent University to offer workshops to help families build upon skills, knowledge and support systems to advocate for student success. Check out the library of video clips in English and Spanish for foundational skills needed for success in learning to read in elementary school.

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Elevating Families is a program in Northern Nevada designed to help parents grow stronger and build a brighter tomorrow! Learn how the program helped a local family and how to get enrolled.

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This series helps families turn everyday items into fun, meaningful STEAM activities for young children. As the weather warms, nature offers exciting learning opportunities. Building a “bug hotel” teaches kids about insects and how they interact with the environment while encouraging outdoor exploration.


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