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Need Help Building Your Young Child’s Confidence?
We found tips and resources for New Mexico families on supporting self-esteem in little ones.…
Want to Help Your Child Learn? Have Some Fun
Children learn best through play, and it doesn’t all have to be peek-a-boo…
New Mexico’s Graduating Class of 2041
Babies born in 2023 are beginning their lives at a unique time. What’s in store for them?…
Getting Outdoors in New Mexico with Babies and Young Children
We asked a New Mexico expert about how to have more fun outside with little ones, no matter where you…
Just Who is Alax, Anyway?
We Sat Down for a Heart-to-Heart with New Mexico’s recently arrived Intergalactic Ambassador of Care, Alax…
Will Your Child be 3 or 4 this Fall? Time for PreK!
We have details on how New Mexico PreK works and what you need to know…
What To Do About Challenging Behavior?
A New Mexico Expert Gives Tips for Staying Calm When Things Get Tough…
Amy’s Book List!
PreK educator and librarian Amy shares her book recommendations to help families learn about BIG feelings together…
Dance with Me!
Libraries in New Mexico Offer Free Music and Movement Classes to Get You and Your Little One Up and Moving…
Holiday Meals with Kids Can Be Fun (We Promise!)
A New Mexico Expert has Tips on Picky Eating, Managing Sweets, and Even Some Recipes to Try…
What to Do About Tantrums?
A New Mexico Expert Offers Tips, Ideas, and Solidarity…
Worried About Your Mental Health After Baby? There’s Help.
New Mexico has support for moms and dads including free hotlines…
If Caring For Children is Part of Your Life, It Could Also Be Your Career
New scholarships, funding, and other benefits can help you become an early childhood educator…
COVID Vaccines Are (Finally!) Approved for Young Children. Now What?
A New Mexico pediatrician talks about navigating this stage of the pandemic with little kids…
Looking for Infant Formula in New Mexico? There’s help.
New Mexicans Are Stepping Up to Help Each Other Find Formula in Stock, And ECECD Has Launched an Effort to…
Listen to Learn!
The best free and fun educational podcasts for New Mexico kids…
Need Free Food in New Mexico?
Programs are Available Including Summer Lunches and Help Buying Groceries…
You’re Having a Baby! Now, What?
New Mexico has programs to support your healthy pregnancy and birth…
Will I Ever Sleep Again?
Tips for Getting Your Baby Safely to Sleep, from a New Mexico Expert…
Don’t think you qualify for help paying for child care? Think again.
Thanks to new rules, more New Mexico families qualify for help than ever before…
Every Dad Has Questions
Here’s Where To Go For Answers.…
Fun and Free Coloring Sheets for New Mexico Kids!
Unlock your little one’s creativity with printable coloring sheets from Moments Together.…
One New Mexico Dad’s Awesome Holiday Playlist
Featuring Ne-Yo, Rudolph, Burritos, and More.…
Free books to your doorstep in New Mexico? Thanks Dolly Parton!
When it comes to their brains, one of the best activities for families may come as a surprise.…
The 2021 Moments Together Holiday Gift Guide for Your Little Ones
New toys can be exciting, but our list is a little different: This guide features holiday gift ideas that are…
Play with me, talk with me—and give me chores?
How young is too young for your little one to help around the house?…
Bouncing, Babbling, Bilingual, Babies
“Should I teach my baby more than one language?” We answer this question (Yes!) and more.…
If Caring For Children is Part of Your Life, It Could Also Be Your Career
New scholarships, funding, and other benefits can help you become an early childhood educator…
Does Your Kid Need a Check-Up?
Two Top New Mexico Pediatricians Talk Check-ups, COVID Vaccines for Kids, and Why You Should #CallYourPediatrician…
Got Kids? 5 New Mexico Programs to Save Your Family Money
We’ve made a quick list for you of the best state and federal programs to help with the cost of…
“Calm Down, You’re Fine, You’re Not Failing”
Camila, a New Mexico mom, shares her experiences with home visiting and the FIT program, both free programs that support…
What Does Your Baby See? The World Through a Baby’s Senses
This blog helps you step into your baby’s tiny, adorable shoes to see what the world is like for them.…
What Will My Baby Do Next? When to Expect Crawling, Walking, Words and More
Watching a baby or toddler do something new is one of the greatest joys of caregiving. Whether they are learning…
How to Find Child Care in New Mexico that Works for You
A new, free search tool can help…
Stressed Out by Caregiving During COVID? You Aren’t Alone, and There’s Help.
Having a new baby or a toddler can be stressful during the best of times. Layer on the global COVID-19…
Free Child Care in New Mexico? Yes, and this is how it works:
A New Mexico Program helps families cover the cost of care so you can choose the care that works best…
5 Fun Ways to Help Your Child Thrive During COVID-19 from a New Mexico Mom
The past year has been hard, and it has changed a lot about our moments together, especially as families.…