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Right Start Report: Fewer teen parents, more unwed mothers
According to the 2013 report from Right Start, a part of the Kid’s Count project,Michigan has only taken a small step forward on critical risk indicators for infants. While the rate of teen moms is...
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New Sesame Street initiative begins with visit with families at Rikers Island...
Sesame Workshop debuts a new initiative “Little Children; Big Challenges: Incarceration”. Saturday June 15, Sesame Street cast took a visit to the famous Rikers Island correctional facility to get the...
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Kid's Count data report: Child poverty still persistent in Michigan
According to the Kid’s Count 2013 data released Monday June 24, 2013, children in Michigan are still among the poorest in the nation. While touting improving economic conditions and economic recovery,...
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Fobie Friends book series: Helping children conquer fears
Newer on the children’s book scene is a series of books aimed at entertaining children while empowering them to conquer their fears, whatever those may be. Fobie Friends, by Brian and Leslie Miller,...
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Fobie Friends: Meet the author Brian Miller (Photos)
I was recently turned on to the Fobie Friends series of books designed to help children overcome their fears. The books are bright and colorful providing an entertaining medium for children to make...
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Book Review: Did My Owl Just Growl?
Young children tend to have fears that may seem irrational to the adults around them. Since little ones still think in absolutes and black and white, it can be difficult to get past a fear without a...
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Head Start programs follow government lead and shut down
It’s been almost the full week since the federal government has shut down, leaving parks closed, federal employees furloughed and non-essential services stopped. With both political parties standing...
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PBS adds math show Peg + Cat to programming
Adding to its already impressive television line up, PBS has spent the past few weeks gearing up to the premiere of a new children’s educational show Peg + Cat (read Peg Plus Cat). Starting October 7,...
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Philanthropist generosity will keep Head Start programs open
Thanks to the generosity of the business community, specifically philanthropists Laura and John Arnold, nearly 7,000 Head Start children will be able to go back to school this week. The National Head...
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Release of long awaited Infant CLASS tool announced by Teachstone
After much anticipation on November 1, Teachstone and Brookes Publishing, announced the upcoming release of their Infant CLASS observation tool for infant. While the tool is being released in April,...
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ThinkSmart Games introduces newest alphabet learning app for iOS
Looking for an app for your child to interact with that will entertain and introduce letters and sounds? ThinkSmart Games, known for quality educational games, is releasing a new game for all iOS...
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Animal Alphabet Singers: Silliness, letters and learning
In preparation for its big release on December 10, ThinkSmart Games sent out preview copies of their new app The Animal Alphabet Singers. As an educator and a mom, I was thrilled to put it to the...
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Michigan early childhood to recieve covetted $52M Race to the Top Grant
Governor Synder’s office excitedly announced a huge win for early childhood in Michigan, Thursday November 19 the receipt of a $52 million Federal Race-to the Top Grant. As the state’s second attempt...
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The ODD Squad from PBS Kids to debut soon
Do your children love PBS Kid’s shows? Who can resist the loveable characters that have been created over the years, that sing, dance and teach children in the early years. PBS Kids announced January...
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Prince Lionheart Everwhere Playmat will get little ones outside everywhere
Spring time brings the longing to be outside and play, especially after being cooped up during the cold winter months. Fresh for the spring, Prince Lionheart is introducing a new Everywhere Playmat,...
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BubbleBum makes travel light with inflatable booster
Moms want kids to be safe while traveling. Until children are around 57" tall the seat belts don't really fit right so it's recommended - and even the law in many states. Booster seats...
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High quality education starts with a worthy wage in early childhood
Across America on May 1, 2014 early childhood activists come together to honor early childhood educators and to raise awareness of the need to attract and retain educators committed to taking care of...
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Tumble Leaf is first Amazon Studios original children's series released
Looking for something different for your preschooler while surfing through Amazon Prime video stream? Amazon Studios released it’s first original children’s series, Tumble Leaf, May 23, 2014. The...
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Healthy travel: Squeez'Ems reusable food pouches take healthy snacks to go
A new trend in convenience food is pouches that contain applesauce or other puree’s for little ones to eat on the go. As an earth friendly alternative Squeez’Ems are refillable and reusable. In...
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Saving your seats from little feet with Prince LionHeart
Just because you’re a parent doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your vehicle to the gods of mess. When on the go, children are constantly in and out of the vehicle so keeping it clean...
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