Talking to Children About COVID-19
There's a lot of news coverage about the outbreak of COVID-19 and it can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and others who work closely with children to filter information and talk
Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers
Get out the cardboard boxes and create! Let the imaginations flow. A box can be anything: a train, ramps for cars, an airplane, a house. Tape up the doorway and throw some newspapers (or cotton balls!) at it to see if you can
Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy
Sometimes the best thing for kids to do during times of worry and stress is to keep their minds and bodies active. Teachers may need support in gathering materials for students to take home in the event of school closures
Indoor Activities for School-Age Children
Art Unfortunately, there isn’t always a lot of time in the day for art and creativity. Indoor recess is the perfect opportunity to break out the art supplies. Fun Centers Most of the time centers are tied to academics. Indoor recess is a
Children’s Books on Hand Washing and Germs
Sometimes kids learn best when they can relate to a situation—books are the best vehicle for kids learning about difficult situation and being able to empathize with the story’s characters. Offering these books to children may help them contextualize the
US Census 2020: A Visit to New Haven’s Early Childhood Council
On December 4, 2019 along with Director Dr. Michelle Baker, a group of devoted and caring folks gathered for the NHECC’s monthly council meeting, representing many different facets of services provided to children and families. Two representatives from the United