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Hispanic Heritage Month at Start Early
Celebrating our staff Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.
This year, our staff members shared how their heritage has shaped their identity and impacted their work, how they maintain their culture and why it’s important to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. See their stories. |
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Start Early & Encourage Parents To Be Their Child’s First Advocate
Supporting the whole family Nurturing others comes naturally for Victoria Barajas, who has found her true calling as a home visitor. After spending 10 years working at an early learning school, she was drawn to home visiting’s ability to create supports for the whole family that build a strong foundation for years to come.
“A lot of parents are not aware that what they bring to the table impacts their child’s development,” Victoria shares. “As parents get more involved, they’ll tell me things like, ‘Wow, I didn’t know my child could do this. I thought they were too small,’ and it makes them more eager to be involved.”
In addition to helping parents build strong relationships with their children, home visitors connect families to the resources and supports in the community they need to thrive. Learn more about Victoria’s story and the importance of home visiting. |
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Dental Health
Good dental health plays a bigger role than you might think Plenty of adults have a hard time staying on top of their own dental health and may even dread going to the dentist for care. However, it is very important to start building healthy habits early on. Did you know that a child’s dental health can have huge impacts on their school readiness and their ability to learn?
We know that children must be healthy and ready to learn for school, and good dental health plays a bigger role than you might think. When we think about health and wellness, often dental health doesn’t come to mind. However, poor dental health during a child’s earliest years of life can be connected to poor attendance in school, lower test scores, decreased high school graduation rates and fewer job opportunities. Dental decay is the leading chronic health condition among children in the United States, and it’s 100% preventable!
Check out tips from our experts on how you can stay on top of your little one’s dental health. |
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