by Children At Risk | Mar 30, 2022 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Policy, Research
This post highlights a policy recommendation from our new report, The Quest for Equity and Quality Examining Provider Experiences and Participation in Texas Rising Star. This report, released 4/4/22, explores data from a statewide survey and focus groups in which...
by Children At Risk | Mar 30, 2022 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Policy, Research
This post highlights a policy recommendation from our new report, The Quest for Equity and Quality Examining Provider Experiences and Participation in Texas Rising Star. This report, released 4/4/22, explores data from a statewide survey and focus groups in which...
by Children At Risk | Mar 28, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, Events, Health & Nutrition, Research, Sleep, TXFLC
Health leaders, researchers, and advocates gathered to explore the basic needs children need to thrive and the best practices we can implement to better support them. In today’s uncertain world, it’s more important than ever to make sure our children have...
by Julie Morris | Mar 22, 2022 | Equity, Publication, Research, Sleep
Sleep is an essential ingredient in children’s long-term health and development, yet at least 1 in 3 US children are not getting enough. In the most recent National Survey of Children’s Health, nearly 35% of children (ages 4 months – 17) received less than the...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 22, 2022 | Parenting, Research, Sleep
Good sleep hygiene is critical to ensuring healthy sleep quality and preventing the onset of sleep disorders and other long-term health issues. Below are a few research-based tips for parents to help improve their child’s sleep and prevent bedtime resistance. 1. STICK...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Feb 7, 2022 | Parenting, Research, Sleep
Sleep is incredibly important for the bodies and brains of children. More specifically, sleep allows for the brain to recharge and consolidate memories. For children specifically, sleep aids in the functions of the immune system as well as muscle growth and repair....
