October’s Collective Spotlight ~ Naugatuck!
This month, we revisit one of our advocacy videos. Our local early childhood collaborative partners are always focused on providing their families with food, clothing, formula, diapers, and housing resources to ensure that they have necessary items so they can
Talking to Children During Troubling Times
In today's world, parents and caregivers are faced with the challenge of explaining violence, terrorism, and war to children. Although difficult, these conversations are extremely important. They give parents and caregivers an opportunity to help children feel more secure and
The Office of Early Childhood’s October Pyramid Page!
We all know that it can be difficult to get young children to respond to adult requests. The younger a child is, the less likely it is that they understand what is expected. This uncertainty can lead to tantrums, crying,
Our Collective Wisdom Series!
On September 20, 2023 we began the first in our new series, Our Collective Wisdom. We have chosen this year to highlight the good-works of our local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs), through our Collective Spotlight series. With Our Collective Wisdom
Check Out the CT Office of Early Childhood’s September Pyramid Page!
Young children deal with many of the same emotions adults do. Children get angry, sad, frustrated, nervous, happy, or embarrassed, but they often do not have the words to talk about how they are feeling. Instead, they sometimes act out
A Collective Spotlight on Wethersfield
The Connecticut Children’s Collective, partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series, the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and community
Check Out the Office of Early Childhood’s July Pyramid Page!
"We all experience fear from time to time. However, children and adults experience the world differently, so it is not uncommon for children to be afraid of things that don’t make sense to the adults in their lives. You can
Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care
What is the Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care and why was it formed? The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care was initiated by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order. The Panel is charged with developing a strategic plan for a child care system that
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child!
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 52 Affiliates. The purpose of the
A Collective Spotlight on Manchester
The Connecticut Children’s Collective, partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series, the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and community