by Guest Blogger | May 20, 2022 | Equity, Families, Impact
This blog post is written by Dr. Stephanie Weller, pediatrician and member of the Collaboration for Early Childhood’s Health and Development Committee. I often tell parents in my pediatric practice that children are like sponges; they are quick learners,...
by Sophie Grimes | Apr 4, 2022 | Families
Starting kindergarten is a big and exciting step for all our five-year-olds and their families. To help everyone feel prepared for this brand new experience, the Collaboration for Early Childhood has gathered some helpful pointers and tips to ease the transition to...
by wpadmin | Apr 1, 2022 | Families, News, Partners
There are so many ways to be a person in our world, and neurodiversity is part of the equation. Every April has become known as Autism Acceptance Month. Autism Acceptance Month was created as an alternative to Autism Awareness Month, and last year it was formerly...
by Sophie Grimes | Mar 10, 2022 | Developmental Screening, Families
Maybe you’ve heard the term social-emotional learning but you are not completely clear on what it is. The Committee for Children says: Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that...
by Sophie Grimes | Feb 25, 2022 | Families
It’s the middle of winter, and we are continuing to navigate a global pandemic, so you might be finding yourself relying more than ever before on digital technology to work, learn, and communicate with family and friends. If you have little kids, you may be relying on...
by Sophie Grimes | Feb 14, 2022 | Families
Brr… it’s cold outside! It’s the middle of winter, so you might be finding yourself spending more time playing with little ones inside. As parents, we know it’s tough to keep play and learning exciting during the coldest months. But play is an essential part of...