NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start is a changemaker for all communities. Child by child, family by family, the seeds that are sowed continue to blossom as...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keep babies’ cribs free of stuffed animals and blankets. A firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet is all that an infant...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On May 16, we will be closing our childcare centers for a day — signaling a crisis that could soon sweep across North...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “This is an example that you can change a community not having to do 100 homes at a time, but we can...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — When planning for your trip, the thoughts of hitting the road or boarding a flight can be stressful. You envision not “sugar plums...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Home-Based childcare is essential because it meets the unique needs of certain families whose special requirements are not met in other care settings....
INGLEWWOOD TODAY — The daylong event culminated in a Celebrity Pickle Ball tournament hosted by Baron Davis! Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When it was time to move on from Head Start, my literacy and numeracy skills were advanced. Because Head Start taught my mother...
WORD IN BLACK — Diving into culturally relevant reading over the holidays can be transformative for Black students. Research indicates that reading can reduce stress by 68%,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The district’s commitment to expanding early care and learning opportunities aligned with the values and priorities of the Ocracoke Child Care Board. Owens...
WORD IN BLACK — Now, more than two years after the fact, the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that protected a women’s right...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Decades of studies have consistently shown that children who receive high-quality early learning have better health, education, and earnings outcomes, and are less...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This might look like encouraging positive parenting practices or helping parents develop their children’s early math and reading skills. Home visitors can also...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s important to know that balance requires the use of many different parts of the body at one time. To fully balance, the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start classrooms aren’t just places where children learn their ABCs — they are vibrant spaces where each child’s culture, language, and identity...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Understanding the Impact of the Child Development Associate® Credential on Educator Outcomes” will also aim to identify opportunities to further bolster the effectiveness...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A social and emotional learning initiative called Big Heart World is a good resource. It includes the podcast Little Kids, Big Hearts, which can help...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — My Head Start classroom was a warm environment that affirmed me as a learner. That affirmation has influenced my journey from Head Start...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” says Pat Houston, the daughter-in-law of Cissy Houston....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — SHAPE America (the Society of Health and Physical Educators) serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Think about what would be best for your child and family as you make this transition. Consider how you can work with your...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Childcare is work that supports all other work. Mothers, who do most of the caregiving, too often must choose between staying home or...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year, National Grandparents Day will be celebrated on September 8. It’s a great day to spend time reading with your grandchildren. You...
