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.
As parents, we want the best for our children and their growth. From the moment they are born, we observe their every milestone with excitement. Developmental screenings play an essential role in ensuring that your child is progressing in all areas of development. Learn more about these important tools!
Healthy eating is important at every age. Get quick tips for healthy eating for preschoolers from MyPlate!
The Nevada Maternal and Child Health Coalition has teamed up with community partners statewide to offer New Mama Care Kits! These kits are specifically designed to support anyone pregnant or recently postpartum.
Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature was created to have a week dedicated to advocating for Nevada’s children. Families, community partners, and advocates are encouraged to participate to fill the halls of the State Capital and speak up for families!
American Heart Month often centers on adults, but it's just as important to teach children about heart health from a young age. After all, heart health isn’t just for grown-ups—it's something every family can start thinking about early. By taking small steps together as a family, you can help your little ones build habits that will last a lifetime.
When it comes to raising a healthy child, dental care is often overlooked until the first signs of a problem emerge. Yet, the importance of starting dental care early cannot be overstated. For families with young children in Nevada, understanding the significance of dental health and how to access resources and assistance can help ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Finding the right healthcare provider for your family is one of the most important decisions you can make. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? For families with young children, the task can feel especially overwhelming.
Each January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, an important observance that provides an opportunity to raise awareness about birth defects, encourage prevention, and offer support to families affected by these conditions.
The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and fresh possibilities. For families with young children, this is an excellent opportunity to create meaningful resolutions that benefit everyone in the household.
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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.
