Author: Tracey Hall

National Diaper Need Awareness Week draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S.  A signature initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network launched in 2012, the week provides individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions. By working together...

This year we celebrate CCR’s 25th birthday! Yes, we are getting older, but we are only getting better! What’s our secret? We love what we do! We are so proud of our 25 years, serving families, and elevating the importance and quality of child care in Monmouth County. The...

The single most common factor for children to develop resilience is at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or another adult. These relationships provide personalized responsiveness, scaffolding, and protection that buffer children from developmental disruption. They also build key capacities—such...

Join us for a pizza party and cookie decorating workshop for charity at Porta with cookie artist, Sweet Dani B! All proceeds from this evening will benefit Child Care Resources Diaper Drive. Diapers cost $80 a month for one baby, and they cannot be obtained with...

Our village was born after seeing the need for connection in our childcare community. We understand that sometimes there's a need for guidance in young families and childcare providers. It’s tough balancing the many things in our lives and at the same time making sure...

Laughter is an easily learned and reinforced developmental skill. Often when we think about children, we have a vision of fun, play and laughter. Play is learning for children and laughter is a big part of play. Laughter and humor are directly connected to a child’s...

Serve and return interactions shape brain architecture. When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural connections are built and strengthened in the child’s brain that supports the development of communication and social...