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.
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This article from First 5 Nevada’s Activity Corner shows how simple building play with blocks, boxes, and other household items can boost your child’s brain development. You’ll also find easy, low-cost ideas to try at home—whether you live in an apartment, a rural town, or somewhere in between.
The Child Tax Credit - a major source of financial support for families - is changing in 2025. These changes could mean more money for some households and less for others, depending on income, tax filing status, and immigration status.
In the summer months, parents naturally want their children to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor play. However, for our youngest family members – infants, toddlers, and preschoolers – extreme heat poses a significant and often underestimated risk.
Celebrate National Picnic Month by building your own picnic basket with your child! Through STEAM-inspired activities, children can plan, design, decorate, and pack a basket—then enjoy a real or pretend picnic with snacks, stories, and stuffed animal guests.
Kick counting is an easy, free, and reliable way to check on your baby’s well-being in the third trimester of pregnancy. Learn how to monitor your baby’s movements in the third trimester of pregnancy and why it’s important.
The UNLV School of Public Health and Anthem Wellness Center will host a FREE weekly Spanish breastfeeding support group every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting June 27. Each session is led by a certified international breastfeeding consultant and a counselor.
The First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council will be hosting two Parent Summits on July 10th in Elko and Las Vegas. Lunch, child care and stipends available for participants!
Calling all pregnant or recent moms with an infant under 14 days old in Clark County, Nevada (Henderson, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas). See if you are eligible to enroll in the Nurturing Care Family Navigator Study. All personal information is kept confidential.
Discover fun and safe ways to explore water with your child! This article shares simple water safety tips and a hands-on STEAM activity where kids ages 0–5 can learn through play by testing what sinks, floats, and building their own boat.
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
