WIC isn't just for moms. Dad, grandparents, foster parents and other legal guardians can apply on behalf of their children under age 5. See if you qualify today. ow.ly/zPF150HN0A3

#PositiveNew #Framingham State and MassBay Receive $600,000 Federal Grant to Expand Early College Opportunities in Waltham Public Schools framinghamsource.com/index.php/2022… David Podell F. Javier Cevallos MassBay Community College Framingham State MetroWest Chamber

Take the #BrainBuilding outdoors with this #VroomTip that helps your LO make connections between ideas like size and number (while having fun learning!). #PlayOutside

April is the start of #NCAPM. This month, we are honored to partner with Prevent Child Abuse America and highlight their efforts to foster a safe, healthy future for all children & families. Learn more: bit.ly/GrowingBetterT… #VetoViolence

Children learn through their senses, so here's a fun #VroomTip you can do anywhere that encourages them to experiment with textures: Ask: "Do you feel my soft scarf? It feels smooth." Wait for them to respond. You're helping them make connections between words & feelings.

Author Andrea Sproul and Editor Daniel J. Sproul - Autism Alliance autismalliance.org/events/author-… via AddThis

Federal parent support program set to expire; Nebraska woman urging lawmakers to renew it wowt.com/2022/04/26/fed…

Do you know the difference between punishment and discipline? Here's a hint: one of them boosts confidence and connection. 💙 Adopting positive discipline doesn't have to be #onetoughjob. Click here to learn how. ⬇️ ow.ly/8vTw50INX5o

Suzin Bartley, Children’s Trust Executive Director, shares a powerful letter to the The Boston Globe on the importance of child abuse prevention, and our collective responsibility to keep kids safe. bostonglobe.com/2022/05/06/opi…

Do you use WIC and SNAP benefits together? Divide your list into WIC Foods and SNAP Foods. Purchase foods such as milk, cheese, cereal, and fruit with your WIC card, and foods such as meat, olive oil, and spices with your SNAP card. ow.ly/n8Mc50J6rm5 Mass. Public Health

It's totally normal to be feeling burned out after 2 years of #pandemic parenting. Here are some ways to cope, from making time for self care to seeking therapy, and everything in between: healthline.com/health/parenti… Via Healthline

Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! Challenge yourself to get your five full servings of veggies today. You can have a veggie scramble for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and roasted veggies for dinner. For dessert don’t forget the carrot cake (it totally counts).

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their breastfeeding recommendations! They recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months of life, and then continuing for as long as you and your baby desire, to 2 years and beyond. healthychildren.org/English/ages-s…

This summer, when swimming in lakes, ponds, and other natural bodies of water, be aware of tree limbs, rocks or other obstacles and steep drop-offs that can take you by surprise. More safety tips can be found at mass.gov/SwimSafe #SwimSafeMA

All month we'll be sharing some of our fave #waterplay #VroomTips & resources. How does water play boost your child's brain development? From introducing math ideas to promoting language development, Pathways explains the many benefits of water play: pathways.org/splish-splash-…

Want a year of no-cost birth control with just one trip to the pharmacy? ACCESS, a Massachusetts law, makes it easier to get more control over your birth control. Find out more at mass.gov/BirthControl

Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado for visiting with a family from the Rising Ground ParentChild+ site, and for sharing a special moment with one of our program graduates, Dior. We are so proud of the work ParentChild+ parents do to prepare their children! #equalpossibilitiesfromthestart

WIC participants receive healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other social services. WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal source of nutrition for infants. 1,000 Days

The circumstances are different, but the root of it all is the same. Rewatch these Deval Patrick remarks from 2014 about sheltering immigrants in Massachusetts. “America’s power … comes from giving not from taking.” motherjones.com/politics/2014/…

PRESS RELEASE: The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is pleased to announce four Equity Dashboards have been added to the Department of Economic Research (DER) website. Full details: ow.ly/KXO850KLMJF