Child Development
October 18, 2021
Break out the pumpkins, candy, and costumes. Halloween is here!
October 7, 2021
Feelings can be overwhelming, especially for young children. Sadness, anxiety, and even positive feelings like excitement are powerful enough to affect learning and social-emotional development.
September 7, 2021
Edward Street’s Day of Play Family Festival turns ten years old this September and we’re celebrating with ten days of fun!
August 4, 2021
What do these Central Massachusetts families have in common? They’re either unaware of available support systems, ineligible due to income restrictions, or afraid of being stigmatized as poor or burdensome.
July 27, 2021
August is National Wellness Month! We’re celebrating with new health and wellness activities on our Day of Play site. Learn games that generate happiness, self-esteem and empathy while encouraging physical activity.
July 19, 2021
Pay for childcare professionals is absurdly low, when you consider the role educators play in society, yet requirements for employment are expensive—and difficult to meet while working full time.
June 16, 2021
In case you haven’t heard us say it before, we’re in favor of universal, affordable, high-quality childcare.
June 3, 2021
COVID-19 is still a threat; and work still needs to be done to keep our youngest safe, and to protect their learning and growth. But we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. https://ecotarium.org/
May 7, 2021
She deserves it all — a safe and responsive environment that nurtures her today and helps her grow toward a bright future.
April 8, 2021
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, Edward Street is hosting a unique art exhibit and immersive experience - Spring Is Bursting Out All Over!