The Christmas Tree Project

Root for Kids’ very own Maria DeWitt Gama organized a fundraiser called “Project Christmas Tree”.  Maria understood that while there are plenty of resources for food, clothing, and toys accessible for those in need, the delight of having a Christmas tree with gifts underneath it contributes to the magic of the season.  Maria spoke with …

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Reading with your 0–12 month old child

Reading is an important step in your child’s developmental process. From motor skills (pointing with finger, turning pages, flipping book over) to cognitive and language learning, reading with your child is a great activity, starting at any age. How do children react with books from 0-3 years old? 0-6 months: May calm down while a …

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Top 12 moments of 2022

  Kris Evans receives Division of Early Childhood Award Our very own Kris Evans, who has been with us for 16 years, was awarded the Division of Early Childhood Mentorship award! Kris was flown to Chicago to accept the prestigious and well-deserved award in person. What mentees say about Kris: “Kris is a patient and …

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5 Activities for You and Your 1-2 Year Old

Activities and experiences are major building blocks in a child’s social, emotional and cognitive well-being. Simple things, like taking a walk, pointing, and asking, “what’s that?” are immensely important to your child. Here is a list of 5 simple things you can do with your 1-2 year old to guide their developmental building blocks. Sponges …

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