Parenting can be stressful and overwhelming, and kids can experience stress and challenges too. It is important for both caregivers and children to practice self-care and stress management to find balance. When you feel your best and take the time for yourself, you are modeling healthy practices and helping your little ones feel their best too. This Mental Health Awareness …
Math is one of the most important skills for children to acquire. In fact, research suggests that early math skills are even more important than early reading or early social skills. Early math abilities begin at infancy and start in the home. Children as young as seven months possess fundamental “numerical” abilities. Describing to your baby that she has two …
Tax Season is upon us, and we are here to support families file their taxes and receive the benefits they deserve. This past year especially, families are eligible for certain tax benefits both at the state and federal level. For example, if you haven’t received the full amount of the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit, you …
All kids need a strong individual and group identity, but racism hurts the healthy development of both. Engaging honestly and directly with little ones is the beginning of building racial literacy. We’ve partnered with Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) to provide resources and learning opportunities for early childhood providers and families. We held our first collaborative webinar to explore resources …
Partnering with Sesame Street and others to improve life outcomes for millions of children impacted by COVID-19
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Grew Our Network ExponentiallyDoubled Our Facilitators + Added 100 Partners + 200 New CitiesLast year, the pandemic pushed us to innovate and adapt our Program Acquisition Institutes. Moving our facilitator certification training online meant that more participants could attend. Increasing accessibility created an explosive jump in participation. In just over a year, we have increased our facilitator network to 409 …
Photo courtesy of Planned Parenthood EspanolTalking about gender and gender identity with children can be a challenging conversation for parents, caregivers and educators. This pride month, as we celebrate the positive impact and the importance of the LGBTQ+ community, we can help our children understand the differences of gender identity, teach them to respect others, and encourage them to be …
How do we reweave the social fabric of our communities? Through inclusive engagement and cultural relevance. Read about PACTL’s approach here.
By Adrián Pedroza, National Director of Strategic Partnerships | Abriendo Puertas/Opening DoorsAfter enduring the mass spread of COVID-19 and consequential nation-wide lockdowns for the past year, the COVID-19 vaccine provides a beacon of light at the end of a dark tunnel. While states throughout the nation are urgently and strategically administering the vaccine at a rapid rate to control and …
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