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A Statement of Solidarity

We at ParentChild+ are angered, devastated, and heartbroken by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, just the most recent in a long line of those who have been killed and brutalized by racist violence. We are in solidarity with those protesting against the deep-rooted…

ParentChild+ Partners with WGBH to introduce PEEP Family Science Apps

This post was written by Gay Mohrbacher, Senior Project Manager, WGBH Education.  Last summer, WGBH (Boston’s PBS station), invited ParentChild+ to learn about a new series of digital apps designed to engage families in science learning. These PEEP Family Science apps introduce STEM content and skills to 3-5-year-olds…

Incorporating Early Numeracy into Art Activities

Art Activities Shape Collage Making collages is a great way to support early math development. Cutting out paper shapes with your child provides opportunities to count the number of sides of each shape, become familiar with their names. You can help your child think about how the pieces…

Winter Books and Winter Hats!

Winter is here! For many areas, this new season means chillier temperatures and lots of layers. Talk with your children about how we stay warm when it gets cold – ask them what their favorite winter clothing is, and what type of winter weather they like best. Here…

Response to Proposed Public Charge Rule

December 8, 2018   Submitted via www.regulations.gov   Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20529-2140   Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0012, RIN 1615-AA22, Comments in Response to Proposed…

December Children's Books

The winter holiday season is upon us! While we may celebrate different holidays or no winter holidays, there are many common themes across this winter season and many wonderful cross-cultural stories to share – snow (whether it snows where you live or you only see it on television)…

The Power of Prevention: Why Investing Early Makes Sense

  This blog post was written by PCHP Massachusetts State Program Director Carol Rubin     On Friday November 9th, members of the Parent-Child Home Program’s (PCHP) MA Advisory Council along with State Director Carol Rubin presented at the MA Association of School Committees/MA Association of School Superintendents Joint…

Fall Children's Books

It’s Fall! The perfect time to share picture books about the changing leaves and the cooler weather. Here are some books about fall that can be found in your local library. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro This autumn-themed book takes the…

Supporting Families in their Home Language is an Essential Component of PCHP

In a monolingual world, being the home visiting program that promotes learning in each family’s home language often feels like an uphill battle. To say that I have encountered a few skeptics along the way would be an understatement. At times, all the push back and obstacles have…

Fall Fun!

It is fall! Soon many of us will see a landscape filled with beautiful red and orange leaves, feel crisp nights, and taste pumpkin-flavored everything! This is a great time to teach your children about all the different things that fall brings. Fall is so much more than…

School Nerves

Starting kindergarten is an extremely exciting time for both you and your children, however, it can also be very nerve-wracking! It is a natural for both parents and children to be wary and anxious about this next step. A great way to support your children as they start…

Back To School Time!

Who can forget the excitement of starting school?! From socializing on the school bus, to opening a fresh pack of crayons, back-to-school time can be a time to create great memories and excitement about learning!         Tips for Kindergarten Success!   Create a “tomorrow” drawer, cubby,…