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#Parents pay a small fortune for #childcare. So why are so many providers struggling? The pandemic decimated the #childcare industry, and the damage is not yet done. bostonglobe.com/2021/10/26/m… #SolveChildcare
More than just a chance to have fun, play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways. #KidsFirst #InvestInKids
When #parents & #children #play together, their bond is strengthened. When parents get down on the child's level & play with them, it creates a sense of security and trust. It shows the child that their parents are interested in their world and want to share their joy. #KidsFirst
Guided play differs from free play in being initiated by the adult while letting the child drive her learning towards a specific goal. But children themselves drive the exploration within such guided learning environments—giving them choice and voice. #InvestInKids #KidsFirst
#Play is important for children's development & learning, helping them improve their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Play helps children learn about the world & themselves, & develop skills they need for relationships, work & study. #InvestInKids #KidsFirst
Why is our #childcare system so broken? The biggest reason is that care is too expensive for families, and public funding is inadequate. “It’s only a matter of time until the system implodes.” #SolveChildcare
According to #Children’s Bureau, #reading with children can significantly benefit the child’s life in many ways, in addition to developing a special bond with your child. #Partner4Children #KidsAreTheFuture #HappyChildhood #InvestInKids #childhood #EndChildPoverty #KidsFirst ❤️
♡ July Action Alert: Protect Head Start - mailchi.mp/promisethechildre… Children that participate in Head Start programs receive innumerable benefits -- we cannot afford cuts to this critical program!
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The profound psychological benefits of play are integral to healthy cultures, communities, and individuals... ~ Mark Sisson
Providing #summermeals at sites in combination w/ educational & enrichment programming should remain the gold standard. Summer meal food sites provide a place for children to socialize & learn while receiving a healthy meal. Read @fractweets NEW report. bit.ly/3Q1cDLZ