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90% of a child’s brain develops before they start kindergarten. And research shows that the quality of a child’s experiences in their first five years helps shape how their brain develops.
Kids with positive, stable relationships with parents and caregivers, as well as quality child care and preschool experiences, go on to do better in school and in life. They’re more likely to read at grade level and graduate from high school. They are more prepared for college and career. They also tend to be healthier and demand less from the public welfare system. These are better outcomes for kids that also save taxpayers money.
Reading together and having back-and-forth conversations help young kids develop the skills they’ll need to become good readers.
The relationship between a child and a grandparent is a special bond, a relationship that is celebrated nationally on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This…
The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises that young kids should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible. This will include almost all children…
Drownings are a top cause of injury-related death for Arizona children. Consider these tips to keep your child safe around water.
Learn how you can recognize the signs of excessive stress and help your little one through the big emotions that come with it.
Encouraging curiosity in the early years can help your child do better in school.
Single parents don’t have to be perfect. Decreasing isolation, increasing self-care and building a support system are three ways to lower stress. And…
When Amy Crawford gave birth to her baby girl, she felt an overwhelming anxiety.“We felt lost and scared and did not know what to do,”…
Maria Covarrubias of Avondale remembers watching her 3-year-old son Cesar, sitting by the door all day waiting for his older sister to return from…
Mid-year of kindergarten at Butterfield Elementary School in Maricopa, 5-year-old Ruby Hoeh’s reading indicators were assessed. She was performing at a…
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