September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Did you know that about 1 in 5 (19%) children in the U.S. are obese? September is National Childhood Obesity ...more
August 29, 2019
Healthy Social and Emotional Development
Beginning with your baby’s very first smile, your child is continually learning how to interact with others. As your ...more
July 18, 2019
New Report: How CCR&Rs Help Communities
Child Care Aware of America recently released “Closing the Gap: How CCR&Rs Can Help Communities Meet Their Child Care Supply ...more
June 4, 2019
Three Things Parents Should Know About Play
1. Play is a powerful learning tool. Children learn as they play. Play is the laboratory where children discover new ...more
May 24, 2019
Stay Safe on the Playground
Summer is on its way! Playgrounds are a popular spot for families when the weather is nice. Don’t let an ...more
April 25, 2019
Thanking Alaska’s Earthquake Champions
Every day, Alaska’s early educators are doing amazing work for our children. This was especially true during and after the ...more
April 23, 2019
Get Ready for the Week of the Young Child
Save the date for the Week of the Young Child, April 8-12, 2019! Every April, thread joins the National Association ...more
April 5, 2019
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, a nationwide effort to raise public awareness about and take a stand against ...more
April 4, 2019
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Alaska has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the nation. The good news is, together ...more
March 14, 2019
It’s not too early to think about kindergarten!
Sure, it’s only January. But now is the perfect time to start getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten. You may ...more
February 6, 2019