Early Learning & Child Development Blog

Feeling Your Feelings

July 30, 2020 Michael Finlay BLOG, Child Mental Health, Emotional Bonds affirmations, Development, Feelings, Health, Learning, little things matter, Social Emotional

Confusion. Anxiety. Frustration. Fear. Did any of these words trigger something in you about the current state of the world and our communities right now? I’m sure they

Diverse Books

July 1, 2020 Michael Finlay BLOG Diversity, Kindergarten Readiness, Literacy, Reading

I am a huge advocate of reading books to young children. Just as important, I believe, is what and who kids see in those books. As part of the work […]

A message from Executive Director, Lisa Harnisch

June 3, 2020 Lisa Harnisch BLOG

We are heartbroken and saddened by the events of racism and violence in our nation and our community. Our work across the Marion and Polk region is focused on supporting young