10th Annual Joining Hands for Week of the Young Child – Updated
Update: The Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) is cancelling the 10th annual Joining Hands for Week of the Young Child event that was scheduled for April 9th at the State […]
Get Vaccinated!
Parents must make thousands of healthcare decisions for their children over the course of their lives. Immunizations are crucial to disease prevention and have multiple benefits. Consider the following statements […]
Developing a Second Language
Photo Credit Learning a second language is something that everyone can benefit from at any age. At birth, a child has no language comprehension, but already has the building blocks […]
The Sound of Music
Music education helps children learn on many different levels, and music therapy is an important field that reduces stress for many children. Consider some of the numerous ways music education […]
Starting the New Year Fresh and Clean
As you start off the new year, you may have been thinking about positive changes you can make in your life and your family’s. If you’ve been considering improving cleanliness […]
Power of Play
Play matters! This month our friends at the Alabama Partnership for Children remind us of the importance of play for young children. Lifelong fitness is something that everyone should aim […]
Friendships and Children with Disabilities
Photo Credit For parents of children with disabilities, friendships for the child can sometimes be a source of worry and stress. PBS Parents offers some great ideas and helpful tips […]
Reading and Language Milestones
Do you ever wonder when a toddler should be speaking in simple sentences? Or how a preschooler should start reading and writing? Well, these are skills that aren’t mastered all […]
7 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain at the Grocery Story – Urban Child Institute
The Urban Child Institute recently shared this article… “Certainly, one of any mother’s least favorite errands to ever run with small children is the trip to the grocery store. Changing […]
Care Coordination for ALL Children
As we know, the earliest identification of developmental delays and concerns can lead to improved outcomes for children. The longer a delay goes unnoticed or untreated, the more deeply embedded […]