Helping a baby have healthy teeth and gums can be easy! Poor oral health can be devastating for children — untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, learning and playing. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a good time to reflect on ways parents and caregivers can help prevent cavities and …
At First Chance for Children, we believe in the importance of celebrating differences and talking about diversity all year long. Black history month gives us the opportunity to start those conversations with our loved ones. Conversations with Young Children Teaching children from an early age about Black history is as simple and significant as teaching …
5 tips for keeping your baby’s teeth and gums healthy. February is national dental health month, so we wanted to take the opportunity to share with you ways you can keep your baby healthy from the very start. Oral health is important and good hygiene can protect your baby from many health problems! Clean your …
Teaching children from an early age about Black history is as simple and significant as teaching their ABC’s. Today, parents and educators have access to so many different tools, strategies, and resources to learn more about this subject that has, in the past, often been overlooked in early childhood education. We hope to point you …
It can be hard to know what to do and say after a scary and/or traumatic event, and how to explain it to your child. Our parent educator, Janice, offers the following helpful perspective: “Mommy, why are you crying?” Sam, my four-year-old looked scared and anxious. It was September 12, 2001 and, like everyone else …