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fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

Seeking free child care for kids under 2? A NYC pilot program is about to open 240 seats.

"This latest critical investment in child care gives the City the tools necessary to build a system to provide care for families with children from birth to five years old," said Rendy Desamours, a spokesperson for Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, a Queens Democrat. The city already funds preschool seats for nearly 100,000 3- and 4-year-olds, and the push to expand that system has gathered steam in recent months.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

57 Non-Electric Things To Gift Your Kids If You Feel Like You're Parenting In The Wrong Era

1. Acorn Soup - this cooperation cooking game is sure to be to your *taste* if you're teaching your kids how to take turns. It also provides risk-free family fun because there's no winner (and thus, no frustrated kiddos at the end). To play, pick an ingredient card and place the correct number of each item inside the pot to make Squirrel's favorite meals. Dinner's served!
Parenting
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Soundtrack of Anxiety: 'I Can't Do It. It's Too Scary.'

Many young children experience genuine anxiety around routine events, and intentional small-step supports—comfort, exposure, and reassessment—help them grow and cope.
Digital life
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Google Partners with Sesame Street on Digital Literacy Training for Kids

Sesame Workshop, supported by Google.org, offers Muppet-led videos, library workshops, and a free professional course to teach young children and adults healthy digital habits.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How We Inadvertently Send the Wrong Message to Our Kids

Early childhood experiences form enduring narratives that shape self-worth and expectations, and parents can unintentionally pass down unhealthy beliefs through their reactions.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Mexico Becomes First State to Provide Universal Free Child Care

New Mexico will provide universal, free child care starting November 1 by removing income eligibility and copayments, saving families about $12,000 per child annually.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 months ago

You're likely a psychopath if you showed three key traits as a child

Children as young as three can show conduct disorder with callous-unemotional traits that increase risk of developing psychopathy later in life.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Babies Born During Covid Are Starting Kindergarten Now. Are We Ready For It?

Parents of 'Covid kindergarteners' experience mixed feelings of nostalgia and excitement as their children start school.
E-Commerce
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Get 'Em While They're Young! Nintendo Launches Preschool My Mario Products

Nintendo is targeting preschoolers with a new range of products, including toys and apps.
#education
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Mayor Adams reverses $167M in cuts to already-bloated NYC public schools budget to expand 3-K, pre-K special education

Mayor Eric Adams is reversing nearly $170 million in cuts to early childhood education funding to expand access to preschool programs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Mayor Adams reverses $167M in cuts to already-bloated NYC public schools budget to expand 3-K, pre-K special education

Mayor Eric Adams is reversing nearly $170 million in cuts to early childhood education funding to expand access to preschool programs.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
6 months ago

Elena Saharova's clever designs are a refreshing alternative to newborn development flashcards

Elena's design system for baby visuals is based on key stages of visual development and aims to engage infants meaningfully.
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