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November 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM
A study of more than 9,600 children ages 9 to 11 found that higher caffeine consumption was associated with shorter sleep, differences in brain structure and more reported mental health symptoms.
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Study Connects Caffeine, Sleep and Mental Health in Kids
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October 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM
🌱 Play is the first step to learning and growth. Through fun activities at the creche, children build skills, confidence, and a brighter future. 💙

Play. Learn. Grow. Thrive.
#NiyateeFoundation #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Creche #LearningThroughPlay #ChildDevelopment #EarlyLearning #ChildWellBeing
September 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM
At the September CYW-RPF Monthly seminar, Children in Crossfire & Busara shared evidence from Woliso showing stronger #caregiverwellbeing, #responsiveparenting, nutrition, livelihoods & social cohesion among programme-supported families.

#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Ethiopia
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September 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
California takes a significant step towards improving childhood hearing health by advancing a bill that mandates large health plans cover pediatric hearing aids!

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#CA #HealthCoverage #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment
Senate Health Committee advances SB 331 to shift pediatric hearing-aid coverage to large health plans
SB 331, authored by Sen. Menjivar, would require large health plans to cover hearing aids for children with a $3,000 maximum and coinsurance capped at 10%; supporters said the change will expand access and yield budget savings. The committee voted unanimously to move the bill out of committee.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:50 AM
September 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Have you read the latest #FirstYearsFirstPriority Newsletter? It's packed with #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment resources: from a major policy win in Bulgaria to groundbreaking research, advocacy updates, and inspiring local actions for young Roma children.

📖 Read it here: mailchi.mp/eurochild/fy...
April 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Hernando County is launching an inspiring initiative to create the "Born to Learn Trail," transforming local parks into vibrant spaces for family learning and engagement!

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#DaniaBeachBrowardCounty #FL #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #DaniaBeachParks
Nikki announces installation of Hernando County's fifth Born to Learn Trail
Volunteers enhance Hernando Park with a new Born to Learn Trail promoting family engagement.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Florida's House Bill 877 could revolutionize funding for school readiness programs, ensuring that children with special needs receive the support they desperately need.

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#FL #InclusionInEducation #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #EducationEquity #CitizenPortal
Florida House amends funding for special needs in school readiness programs
Florida House adjusts eligibility criteria for special needs funding in school readiness programs.
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February 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Eau Claire district is making remarkable strides in inclusive early learning, with preschool students with IEPs in regular programs soaring from 29% to 45% in just four years!

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Eau Claire district reports increased preschool inclusion; indicator 6a up to 45% as of Oct. 1, 2025
District special education leaders told the board the percentage of 3‑ to 5‑year‑old students with IEPs served primarily in regular early childhood programs (indicator 6a) rose from roughly 29% to 45% over four years; separate‑setting placements (indicator 6b) fell to about 2%. Presenters credited an ELTAI grant, Benchmarks of Quality and embedded‑
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November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Lebanon's Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Al-Sayed, visited Spain for the Global Caregiver Forum, discussing early childhood development reforms and collaborating with UNICEF and Spain's Health Minister to strengthen support for Lebanon's strategies. #Lebanon #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #UNICEF
January 18, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Connecticut is taking a bold step to combat child food insecurity with Senate Bill 6, aiming to transform early childhood nutrition across the state.

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#CT #ChildNutrition #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment
Connecticut General Assembly enacts support bill for early childhood nutrition programs
Connecticut establishes Office of Early Childhood to enhance federal nutrition program participation
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March 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Connecticut is taking a bold step forward by establishing a task force to tackle human services, housing, and early childhood development—could this be the game changer our communities need?

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#CT #HousingInnovation #CommunityCollaboration #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #CitizenPortal
Connecticut lawmakers establish human services task force appointing diverse committee members
Legislators appoint task force members to address human services issues in Connecticut.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our friends over at IDEX were kind enough to make 55 Sleep Tight Kits for the kids in our programs! These kits have items like blankets, stuffed animals, and books to help our children have a warm and comforting good night's rest.

Thank you IDEX!

#nonprofit #idex #earlychildhooddevelopment
September 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
With Thrive, practitioners can help to close the gaps in children's social and emotional development, giving every child and young person the opportunity to succeed in life and learning.

#EarlyYears #earlyyearspractitioner #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducation #earlychildhooddevelopment
April 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Dawn's groundbreaking session reveals how nurturing relationships and culturally-rooted practices can transform infant mental health and brain development.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #IndigenousPractices #CulturalResponsiveness #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment
Trainer Dawn urges relationship-centered infant mental health, highlights indigenous caregiving practices
In a virtual training, presenter Dawn framed infant mental health as relationship-based, explained early brain milestones and toxic stress risks, and urged culturally rooted, practical caregiving strategies for teachers and families.
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February 21, 2026 at 1:16 AM