It’s Week of the Young Child! Family Friday!
On Family Friday, celebrate your family and your child’s role in the family. Ask your child what they think makes your family special- is it how you celebrate birthdays and holidays, the way you laugh together, or how you
It’s Week of the Young Child! Artsy Thursday!
Artsy Thursday is an opportunity to keep the creative juices from Work Together Wednesday flowing. Enjoy the process of making art together without needing to make the perfect project. Set up whatever kid-friendly art materials you have- colored paper, stickers,
It’s Week of the Young Child! Tasty Tuesday!
We all need to eat everyday and thinking about food and mealtime can sometimes be quite the repetitive slog for parents of preschool aged children. Little kids can be both demanding and picky when it comes to meal time and
It’s Week of the Young Child! Music Monday!
The Week of the Young Child starts off with Music Monday! People of all ages love engaging with music. Making and experiencing music together is a great way to bond with your child. While there’s a successful industry of music
It’s the Week of the Young Child! Kick-off Saturday!!!
"The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 60,000 members and a network of 51 Affiliates. The purpose of the
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
"Save the Children has been built on the fundamental belief that all children have the right to be protected from harm, abuse and exploitation. As a child rights and social justice organization promoting the education, health and protection of children,
April is Autism Awareness Month
For 20 years, Autism Speaks has stood alongside the autism community, igniting a global movement for understanding, acceptance, and lasting change. Together, they have fueled groundbreaking research, advanced critical advocacy, and opened doors to education, healthcare, and employment, creating a
Preparing for Interactions with ICE Agents in a Child Care Setting
The recent changes to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies have raised some questions and concerns in our communities. Some of these changes to the Department of Homeland Security policies may affect child care centers but it is
March is Women’s History Month
Did You Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week . . . Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by this condition, which brings on significant mood changes in response to the changing of seasons. Typically SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. The