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 …
First Chance is now offering eligible families free Developmental ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) Screening Kits for children ages 0-5 years. Is my child on track? Parenting during a pandemic may leave you feeling more uncertain if your child is staying on track with their development. You’re not alone. Many parents are wondering, Is my …
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 …
Self-care is important, but what does is it really mean for parents of young children, especially in this new and scary time of coronavirus and social distancing?