Parenting
March 26, 2025
"In Worcester, a child’s well-being isn’t just a family matter—it’s a community priority. The Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is a network of more than 200 members dedicated to ensuring that every child in the city has access to the resources they need to thrive." See the impact this growing...
March 7, 2025
Looking for free playgroups, family recreational activities, and parent workshops in Worcester? Worcester Family Partnership has you covered across these areas and many others. Read on for full details about Worcester Family Partnership and the services it offers to local parents, caregivers, and...
February 23, 2025
There has been modest growth in capacity and state investments have made a difference. Still, issues with accessibility and affordability persist. And its on everyone's mind from early education and care programs and providers and families, to Mayor Petty and state leadership.
February 13, 2025
This Valentine's Day, promise to show your child you love them every day. Read on for three promises that children want parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers to make to show them love. We hope these promises inspire you to be intentional with your child and enjoy the many free and easily...
January 8, 2025
2025 has arrived! There's still time to come up with a New Year's resolution. Here's one for parents, guardians, care providers, and teachers to consider: Reading with your child for at least 20 minutes a day to help them learn, grow, and thrive now and in the future. Prioritize reading this year...
December 2, 2024
The first years of a child's life are some of the most important to their overall health and development. As a parent, how you approach these years is key. It certainly helps to know the basics of child development and what you can do to help your child reach their full potential. At Edward Street...
November 14, 2024
Parents, teachers, care providers, and lawmakers generally agree on at least one thing: Reading is important for children. When parents read to their children, they can help their kids develop language and vocabulary skills and lay the foundation for them to learn, grow, and thrive long into the...
October 18, 2024
Last month, Edward Street hosted our 13th Annual Day of Play Family Festival at Worcester's Elm Park. Our festival included more than 60 activities and main stage performances. Focused on teaching children essential life skills, these showcased the power of play for learning. This year's festival...
September 3, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester, MA (September 3, 2024) - Edward Street is proudly hosting Worcester’s 13th annual Day of Play Family Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 11:00AM-4:00PM at Elm Park. Families and children can immerse themselves in the power of play with over 50 activities to...
March 11, 2024
Have a child? You may soon be able to save more money thanks to an expanded federal tax credit. At Edward Street, we're all about helping families access high quality childcare and early education services without breaking their budgets. Today, we're looking at the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and what...
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