CHS Updates, Blog, & Newsletters
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June 2023 – Learning and Building Relationships with Fingerplay Songs
Fingerplays are simple songs and nursery rhymes that combine singing or chanting with body movements...
May 2023 – Family Financial Savings and Planning During Economic Hardship
During periods of economic hardship, there are things you can put in to practice to minimize the effects of significant or sudden changes to your financial situation...
Mar 2023 – Balancing Family Time, Work, and School
Daily life can be challenging and when we add going back to school, having a child, or working, learning to balance our time efficiently becomes increasingly important...
Feb 2023 – Games and Activities that Build Self-Regulation Skills
Self-regulation is the ability to control impulses and behavior, focus, identify emotions, and respond appropriately...
Jan 2023 – Applying for Child Support and Knowing Your Rights
Child support payments are financial contributions designated to help pay for the living and medical expenses of a child...
Dec 2022 – The Importance of Pretend Play
Play makes childhood exciting and fun; it is an essential part of a child’s development...
Nov 2022 – Going Back to School
Returning to school can be challenging, but there are preparation tools and resources to help you succeed...
Oct 2022 – Choosing Books and Reading Aloud with Children
Reading books aloud with children is a wonderful way to spend time together. As you read books with your child...
Sept 2022 – Tips for Writing a Resume and Preparing for Job Interviews
Creating a resume can be time-consuming. It is a project that takes time, effort, and careful thought...
Aug 2022 – Behavior as Communication: Understanding Meltdowns and Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums and meltdowns are often used interchangeably to describe behavior characterized...