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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Spring weather, bright colors and playful traditions make Easter a great chance to create happy memories with your little ones. For families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Easter can also be a fun time to practice healthy habits - without giving up the fun. Read here for easy ways to celebrate Easter while supporting your child’s growth, learning and well-being.
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will be starting a new session of the Strengthening Families Program in early April. This free, 9-week program is designed to include the whole family - with child and teen sessions along with the parent session. Sessions will focus on communication, setting boundaries, bonding and other techniques for a stronger, loving family.
Across the country, recent headlines about immigration raids, violence, and community unrest have left many families feeling uneasy. As parents and caregivers, you play a powerful role in helping children process what they see and feel. This article offers gentle, practical ways to support your child when the world feels scary, along with trusted resources that can help you.
March is a special month for families who love stories, imagination, and a good dose of childhood wonder—it’s when we celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. This year, Nevada families have an extra-special way to join the fun: the 2026 Seuss-A-Palooza, a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the North Las Vegas Library District.
When you have a young child with special needs or developmental delays, it’s natural to focus almost all your energy on them. Appointments. Therapies. Paperwork. Daily routines. But your wellbeing matters, too.
First 5 Nevada is teaming up with The Nevada Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health to start a new Book Club for early childhood professionals, parents and caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn and connect about the social-emotional health of young children.
For younger children, AI often shows up in subtle ways through voice-activated speakers, educational apps or video suggestions. Parents may not always notice how these systems shape what their children see, hear or interact with. While this guide focuses on young children, many of the ideas also apply as children grow into grade school, the tween years and adolescence.
Learning about birth defects can feel overwhelming, but families don’t have to navigate this alone. March of Dimes and other organizations provide education, support, and resources to help families understand their options and access care.
In December, the La Fuerza de Familias Latinas team from Literacy Partners spent a week in Nevada connecting with families and community partners around a shared commitment to biliteracy, early literacy, and family engagement. Each stop reinforced a core belief: when parents and caregivers are supported, children’s learning grows stronger.
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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 90TP0099, 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 Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
