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Cooking with kids: Family-friendly recipes to inspire & educate

August 25, 2022

Children love to mush and sculpt play dough so why not introduce them to making their own pasta from dough. This fettucine recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients. It’s a great way to get kids acquainted with…

Brain Trainer: Pattern activity supports memory development

August 18, 2022

Cognitive development is a key component of early learning and one of the best ways for children to learn is through play. An opportunity to turn an educational experience in a game or activity helps support healthy cognitive development. That’s…

Track the weather with this fun craft

July 28, 2022

In southern California, we’re fortunate to have sunshine much of the year. In fact, Los Angeles is sunny on average 284 days of the year. Sometimes it’s cloudy, other days windy, and on rare occasions, we see rain. Teaching children…

Car seat safety tips to help protect your child on the road

July 26, 2022

We all know that buckling up before driving is imperative to our safety as drivers and passengers. The same goes for children, who require an appropriately sized car seat or booster seat. Proper Car Seat installation and use of this…

Ages and Stages: Tracking child development

July 21, 2022

Every child grows and develops differently, doing things at their own pace. While each child’s development is unique, there are certain milestones that many children reach at certain stages of life. Understanding these milestones gives parents and caregivers the chance…

Craft: Make a sand-print with simple ingredients

June 29, 2022

The artwork children create make for great keepsakes but this craft, especially, will be a sweet reminder of your young one’s childhood. The sand clay handprint craft uses simple ingredients and lets kids explore new textures. This project is suitable…

Parents: Free tool connects you with child development experts ASAP

June 15, 2022

An infant named Zach smiles when his mother sings to him but she’s concerned because her baby doesn’t lift himself up like other babies his age. Though early childhood development is a journey unique to each child, a parent may…

Addressing Disparities, Promoting Equity through Universal Preschool

June 13, 2022

The future of child care in California is being molded at the legislative level, as lawmakers consider a senate bill aimed at expanding the governor’s Universal Preschool plan. The findings of research around school-based preschool and the ramifications of excluding…

How to build a nurturing relationship as a caregiver

June 6, 2022

When it comes to caring for a child, there are many times throughout the day that a child will need to be fed, changed, settled down for naps, and cleaned up. These caregiving routines are built-in opportunities for connection between…

Colorful Craft: Unicorn Slime recipe

May 10, 2022

This easy craft uses everyday items found at home to make something that combines two of children’s favorite things: unicorns and slime. The Fluffy Slime Recipe uses shaving cream, food coloring and other simple ingredients to produce colorful, stretchy slime.…

Strengthening Families Blog

Cooking with kids: Family-friendly recipes to inspire & educate

Brain Trainer: Pattern activity supports memory development

Track the weather with this fun craft

Car seat safety tips to help protect your child on the road

Ages and Stages: Tracking child development

Craft: Make a sand-print with simple ingredients

Parents: Free tool connects you with child development experts ASAP

Addressing Disparities, Promoting Equity through Universal Preschool

How to build a nurturing relationship as a caregiver

Colorful Craft: Unicorn Slime recipe

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