#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. https://t.co/EgMwuudaeX #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
#Child psychologists have long known that #play is essential for children's cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that 'play is under siege' for U.S. kids.
#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
♡ July Action Alert: Protect Head Start - https://t.co/5HCOWowiIv Children that participate in Head Start programs receive innumerable benefits -- we cannot afford cuts to this critical program!
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. https://t.co/zZ4WZO7Lln