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Wildflowers are blooming throughout California. The season calls for getting outdoors and enjoying some fresh air, along with a little physical activity. This craft encourages children to get outside and explore while learning about plants and their environment. **Be sure…

Even at a young age, children may have questions about their observations. Here are some ways to help address your child’s concerns. Age 3-5 Observe their behaviors and emotions as they play. Children this young may not yet have the…

A wave of applause filled the main room of the newly christened Betty Bazaar Community Resource Center in Reseda in late March, when the product of a partnership between Hope the Mission and CCRC came to fruition. The facility located…

Play-Based Learning: Why Play Matters in Early Childhood Education Children develop at a rapid rate from birth through adolescence. All children learn and grow in their own unique way but play is a great way to introduce children to new…

Emotional Regulation for Kids: How Parents Can Support Healthy Development Children experience feelings in a big way as they learn to regulate their emotions. Unwanted behaviors like tantrums, yelling, and public outbursts can happen as a result of these unregulated…