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.
While most of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep, this time change can be challenging for young children. Here’s what parents need to know about the 2024 time change and how to help their little ones smoothly adjust.
Impostor syndrome involves feeling like a fraud despite one’s achievements and worry someone will find out about it. Parents experience impostor syndrome when they doubt their own parenting capabilities and stress over failure. Read this article to learn more about when and how Imposter Syndrome impacts parents and how to overcome it.
Learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, for toddlers from 2 to 3 years old. There are many things you can do to help your toddler stay safe and healthy!
If you or your family receive Medicaid, you may have access to additional benefits, including free services and cash rewards. Learn more about Managed Care Organizations and how to maximize the resources they offer for your family.
Act4Kids Nevada is working to unite the patient and family voice in advocating for a freestanding children's hospital and state-wide healthcare system. It is time for consolidated care for the kids in Nevada!
It is natural for parents to focus on your child’s physical health, but their emotional and mental wellbeing is just as important. For some young children, mental health challenges can be more complicated, requiring additional care and attention.
Being a parent can be hard. Home visiting programs offer support to families, in their own homes, to provide guidance, resources, and personalized assistance. Learn more about how home visiting programs work and how to find a program in Nevada.
Substance use during pregnancy poses serious risks to both the mother and developing baby. Sober Moms, Healthy Babies provides information on the risks and resources on treatment options available during pregnancy.
EPSDT, also known as the Healthy Kids Program in Nevada, is part of Nevada Medicaid. Learn more about this program and how it can help support your child’s healthy development!
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This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
