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.
The Nevada Early Childhood Family Leadership Council has joined forces with First 5 Nevada and is now the First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council! Learn more about this group and how you can get involved to improve Nevada’s early childhood programs and services.
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!
Nevada Medicaid is investing more than $200 million over the next two years to improve coverage and access to behavioral health services for children and their families.
Clark County Foster Care is hosting its annual Give Joy event now through December 19 to benefit the children in foster care, where they can enjoy photos and time with Santa, gifts, and an amazing day of fun! Read more to see how you can be involved.
Do you have a child under 8 years old with a disability? OR do you speak a language other than English? You are invited to participate in this feedback session about early childhood care and education, community resources and initiatives for families.
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.
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.
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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.
