Child Development
July 8, 2025
Summer has arrived! Now's a great time for children to take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the school year and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. At the same time, summer provides a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers to help their children sustain and...
June 26, 2025
For many families, it's tough to provide their young children with everything they need to feel and perform their best. Access to high quality early education and care is often limited. On top of that, earning a living wage is incredibly difficult. Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is on a mission...
May 28, 2025
Welcoming a baby is a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with feelings of joy and happiness. However, many parents feel overwhelmed, alone, and helpless in the days after a child is born. Some look to the internet for help but have no idea what resources are available and which ones are credible...
April 16, 2025
Edward Street's 5th annual Children's Art Show is here! This year's show, "'Tell Me About It' — Trauma-Informed Art Activities for Young Children," highlights the beauty of the Process Art approach. Process Art focuses on the creative journey instead of the final product. It encourages children to...
March 26, 2025
"In Worcester, a child’s well-being isn’t just a family matter—it’s a community priority. The Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is a network of more than 200 members dedicated to ensuring that every child in the city has access to the resources they need to thrive." See the impact this growing...
March 7, 2025
Looking for free playgroups, family recreational activities, and parent workshops in Worcester? Worcester Family Partnership has you covered across these areas and many others. Read on for full details about Worcester Family Partnership and the services it offers to local parents, caregivers, and...
February 13, 2025
This Valentine's Day, promise to show your child you love them every day. Read on for three promises that children want parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers to make to show them love. We hope these promises inspire you to be intentional with your child and enjoy the many free and easily...
January 8, 2025
2025 has arrived! There's still time to come up with a New Year's resolution. Here's one for parents, guardians, care providers, and teachers to consider: Reading with your child for at least 20 minutes a day to help them learn, grow, and thrive now and in the future. Prioritize reading this year...
November 14, 2024
Parents, teachers, care providers, and lawmakers generally agree on at least one thing: Reading is important for children. When parents read to their children, they can help their kids develop language and vocabulary skills and lay the foundation for them to learn, grow, and thrive long into the...
October 18, 2024
Last month, Edward Street hosted our 13th Annual Day of Play Family Festival at Worcester's Elm Park. Our festival included more than 60 activities and main stage performances. Focused on teaching children essential life skills, these showcased the power of play for learning. This year's festival...