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Early care and education professionals have historically faced substantial obstacles when it comes to maintaining a healthy and motivated

Implementing mindfulness in early childhood programs and family environments can have profound effects on children’s emotional wellbeing, cognitive development, and overall resilience.

With all the great reasons to incorporate seasonal foods into your program's menu, it's easy to see that seasonal recipes are good for your children's mind and appetite!

There’s a lot of great things to celebrate during this time of year! When planning your holiday parties, do you think about the kids with food allergies in your

Child care administrators and teachers have to juggle a lot on a daily basis. Not only are they teaching young minds, but they’re also managing family communications, billing and enrollment, and everything in between. It can be challenging for families to find a program that does it all

Buckling up throughout your pregnancy is the single most effective step you can take to protect yourself and your unborn child during a

Put on some sunscreen, make sure everyone has enough water, and enjoy these activities for summer fun with

Cooking with children can be both fun and exhausting! Despite the time and patience required, making snacks or meals with your kids pays off for everyone

Summer is a season for practicing and developing resilience and problem-solving skills in a low-stress and supportive environment.

Making physical activity fun ensures that your kids will enjoy the benefits of being active throughout their

We are so grateful that our program uses a child care management system, and we recommend it to all early care and education professionals. It makes the transition between home and child care much

By asking meaningful questions and paying attention to details during interviews with child care providers, you can decide if the program is a good fit for your

Black History Month provides an opportunity, if done right, for children to learn about the pivotal role that Black people have played in U.S.

As the years pass, affordable, quality child care only seems to grow more rare. How did we get here? What can we do as parents to help alleviate the child care

Find a listing of key tax breaks and credits that families and/or child care providers may be able to take advantage

Maintaining a healthy weight has positive effects on all of our body systems and sets an excellent example for those around

We are witnessing a sea change in early childhood, with providers and systems leaders embracing more holistic approaches to improving the health, learning, and well-being of our youngest children and their

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently increased the initial eligibility income to 250% of the federal poverty level, which is much higher than many people realize.

La próxima ves cuando te encuentres tu mismo deseando que alguien este en tu esquina, recuerda que 1-800-CHILDREN existe por esa razón.

We must continue educating lawmakers about the real challenges that parents in this state are facing. When we help families overcome those challenges, more kids will be fed and cared for in loving, nurturing environments.

The next time you find yourself wishing there was someone in your corner, remember that 1-800-CHILDREN exists for that very reason. Go ahead, give us a

These services are designed to help children and parents develop the skills necessary to be successful in their homes, schools, and

Since Head Start’s inception in 1965, the program has taken a holistic approach to working with the nation’s youngest children and their families.

Daily routines with your child can be valuable opportunities for them to learn a new skill or healthy habit.

There’s been new interest in and financial support for maintaining and increasing the number of child care programs in our state. But we can’t just increase child care slots. The ultimate goal is for all programs to provide high-quality care to

What could be better than riding a bicycle on a beautiful, sunny day? Besides being a whole lot of fun, biking is great exercise and reduces stress. Plus, you can do it together as a

Providers serve millions of meals to Kansas kids each year through programs like the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), universal school lunch and breakfast, and summer

How a Community Council on Child Care Can Help Families Succeed As parents and providers know well, each school year presents new challenges for child care programs. Providers are often forced to make difficult decisions about how to operate their business, care for the children

Here are some easy ways you can help your children, their teachers, and their child care providers make the transition from summer to

After a decade of focusing primarily on children with special health care needs, the FAC has expanded to address the needs of four more populations: women/moms, early childhood, children, and

Strengthening ECE systems for health takes time, but we have identified a few key strategies to help state and local leaders get