In order for families to share responsibility and play all the key roles in children’s learning and development, it is necessary to change not only individual but also organizational approaches and underlying attitudes. After all, family engagement is not about families supporting school goals and...
From taking steps toward the stairs to learning that bubbles don't taste good, exploration is a part of development for babies and young children. Yes, this is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Parents quickly learn to say "no" when their childs...
Lots of things impact how your child will develop.The most important is the family, but your community and culture also play a part. Your family is considered to be the strongest relationship your child can have when they begin early learning. Support and nurture are...
Early childhood educators are strong advocates for young children, but families must assume this role for the long term. They are the constant throughout the child's life, and will be there during all transitions into new learning environments. When families have the knowledge and skill...
This kind of partnership was born out of seeing a need in our community that sometimes young families need guidance. It’s tough balancing the many things in our lives and at the same time making sure we’re giving our kids a good head start before...