Kids’ First Years
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New Building Brings Together Under One Roof Collaborative Entities for Alexandria’s Early Childhood Services
By Michelle Smith Howard, President and CEO, Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – As readers of The Zebra Press know,…
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Why Playgroups? Kids Learn About Their World in Them
By Michelle Smith Howard Alexandria, VA – Many families with young children, especially first-time parents, are curious about playgroups. What…
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Young Children Thrive with Movement and Play
From Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – At the start of a new year, many adults resolve to be more…
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Alexandria Families from Different Cultures Share How They Celebrate the Holidays
By Maria McDonald Alexandria, VA – Alexandria is home to a richly diverse population of families from many cultures, religions,…
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5 Ways to Maximize Love & Minimize Stress During the Holidays
From Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, and calendars will be filled with…
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Read to Kids and You’ll Raise a Book Lover
From Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – Did you know that a lifetime love of reading starts in the early…
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Summertime Advice from Kids’ First Years: Get Out and Play!
Alexandria, VA – June marks the beginning of summer, the most magical season for young children. The warm weather and…
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Healthy Children Are Ready to Learn
By Sara Hunt Alexandria, VA – The early years are a critical time for building a strong foundation for good…
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Kids’ First Year’s Advice to Parents: Start with “The Basics”
By Joanna Kauffmann and Sara Hunt Alexandria, VA – The first five years of a child’s life are full of…
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Kids’ First Years, a Crucial Voice in Early Childhood Education
Alexandria, VA – Young children growing up in poverty are more likely to enter kindergarten already behind, which puts them…
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