DC Child Care Connections

🥕 Free Community Food Distribution

On the second Wednesday of each month, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and the Capital Area Food Bank provide fresh produce and food items to the community.

📍 Lederer Gardens
801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
⏰ 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

👉 Learn more:
https://cafbveggiescopy.splashthat.com

💙 Helping families access fresh, nutritious food.

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🥕 Distribución gratuita de alimentos para la comunidad

El segundo miércoles de cada mes, el DC Department of Parks and Recreation y el Capital Area Food Bank ofrecen frutas, verduras y alimentos a la comunidad.

📍 Lederer Gardens
801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
⏰ 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

👉 Obtenga más información:
https://cafbveggiescopy.splashthat.com

💙 Apoyando a las familias con acceso a alimentos frescos y nutritivos.

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Learning to take responsibility for mistakes is an important part of growing up. When children learn accountability, they build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills that can benefit them throughout life.

This article from Parents outlines a simple five-step process to help children stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their actions.

✨ Learn how to help children:
• Recognize and acknowledge mistakes
• Focus on solutions instead of blame
• Build honesty and accountability
• Develop confidence through responsibility

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Own Their Mistakes Learning how to take responsibility is understandably challenging, but here are some tips to help kids stop passing the buck.

🖐️🌈 Did you know that sensory play helps build important brain connections in young children?

According to Forbes, activities that engage a child’s senses can support:

✨ Physical development
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Creativity and exploration
✨ Independent thinking
✨ Overall well-being

can also be especially beneficial for children with sensory processing differences by helping address their unique needs and challenges.

From finger painting and water play to sensory bins and play dough, simple activities can provide powerful learning opportunities.

The Power Of Sensory Play In Childhood Development The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, regardless of their neurotype.

So important! Which show do your little(s) already watch and which will you start? Franklin, Little Bear, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood seem to be timeless -- "oldies, but goodies." 😊

Too much screen time can overwhelm a toddler, leaving them cranky and uninterested in other activities. When they do get TV time, make sure to try these shows, which entertain kids with gentle pacing, lo-fi animation, and heartwarming messages. Link in the first comment to learn more.

Do you have a dedicated learning space for kids at home?

A dedicated learning space at home can help children explore, create, and build important skills through everyday play and activities.

Families can create simple learning areas stocked with:
📚 Books
🎨 Art supplies
🧩 Puzzles and games
🧱 Building materials

Head Start shares practical tips and strategies for creating welcoming, child-friendly learning spaces at home.

https://headstart.gov/learning-environments/article/learning-home-homelike-environments](https://headstart.gov/learning-environments/article/learning-home-homelike-environments

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💰 Las lecciones sobre el dinero pueden comenzar desde pequeños

Sesame Workshop ofrece recursos gratuitos de educación financiera para familias con niños pequeños en inglés y español.

Los temas incluyen:
💵 Ahorrar y gastar
🛒 Tomar decisiones
🎯 Establecer metas
🤝 Compartir y donar

Financial Education - Sesame Workshop Discover our resources on financial literacy for kids! Explore engaging tools and programs to educate children about money management and wise financial habits.

💰 Early Money Lessons Can Start Young

Sesame Workshop offers free financial education resources for families with young children in English and Spanish.

Topics include:
💵 Saving and spending
🛒 Making choices
🎯 Setting goals
🤝 Sharing and giving

Financial Education - Sesame Workshop Discover our resources on financial literacy for kids! Explore engaging tools and programs to educate children about money management and wise financial habits.

Need Summer Activity Ideas? Keeping kids entertained all summer can feel like a full-time job 😅

Luckily, Kids Who Play put together a list of 112 fun summer activities designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and exploration.

From outdoor adventures and sensory play to crafts and family games, there’s something for every age and interest.

Explore the list from Kids Who Play.
https://kidswhoplay.com/2026/04/27/summer-activities-for-kids/

💬 Which activity would your family try first?

112 Fun & Engaging Summer Activities for Kids - Kids Who Play Discover 100+ summer activities for kids! From outdoor play to simple indoor ideas, find engaging ways to keep kids busy all summer long.

💊 Safe Medication Storage

Keeping medicine safely stored helps protect children from accidental poisoning.

This infographic from Safe Kids Worldwide shares important reminders for families and caregivers about storing medication up and away, out of children’s sight and reach.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.safekids.org/infographic/what-know-about-storing-medicine
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💊 Almacenamiento seguro de medicamentos

Guardar los medicamentos de manera segura ayuda a proteger a los niños de intoxicaciones accidentales.

Esta infografía de Safe Kids Worldwide comparte información importante para familias y cuidadores sobre cómo almacenar los medicamentos fuera de la vista y del alcance de los niños.

👉 Obtenga más información:
https://www.safekids.org/infographic/what-know-about-storing-medicine

What to Know about Storing Medicine New infographic from Safe Kids Worldwide explores medicine safety and shows what parents and caregivers need to know about storing medicine safely in the home.