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Mar 31

The Week of the Young Child to be Observed April 7-11th

Help us Celebrate our youngest learners during the Week of the Young Child, April 7-11th 2025.   The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. Children learn so much as they enjoy […]

Mar 31

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when communities nationwide come together to celebrate children and families. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is honoring the month with awareness events and a children’s contest. Child abuse is defined through state laws, so there is no federal standard throughout the country. In Iowa, the Legislature defines “child […]

Feb 20

March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month! The theme this year is “Food Connects Us.” Times are hard, groceries are expensive, can you still eat healthy and on budget? Yes! You can and here are a few tips to get the most nutrition for your food budget. *Cook More, Eat Out Less. Eating out can be expensive. Many […]

Feb 20

Playing Outside in Winter: Tips to Keep Kids Warm & Safe

Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure-fire cure for cabin fever. It’s also a great way for kids to get the 60 minutes of daily exercise they need. Just be sure your child is dressed right—and know when it’s time to come in and warm up! Little bodies, […]