Major Milestones in the First 5 Years

By Janie Leathers What is a milestone?  A milestone is defined as something that most children are able to do by a particular age.  The first five years of your child’s life are full of social, language, cognitive, and physical milestones.  Pediatricians track milestones to ensure children are following a typical pattern of development.  Understanding …

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DOULAS IMPROVE PREGNANCY OUTCOMES FOR BLACK BIRTHERS

April 11-17, 2022 is Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). This year, the City of Columbia declared April 11 as Black Doula Day! Research shows that Black birthers have the worst outcomes among the pregnant and postpartum populations. To support Black birthers in our community and improve their outcomes and experiences, we are sharing information on …

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Celebrating Black History Month Year Around

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 …

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