Children

Disturbing images now dominate the mediascape as Russia invaded Ukraine and the world reacts with horror at the onset of a war that threatens to spread even further. The realities of war, even from afar, take a toll on adults. For children and young people, the impact may be even more devastating. Experts encourage parents to tune into their own child’s understanding and feelings, address their concerns and use the moment to teach about American values of democracy and fairness.

March is National Reading Month and The Children’s Trust is busy making sure that all of Miami-Dade’s children jump into early learning activities throughout the month to kickstart a lifelong fascination with reading. That is the basis of the month-long READy, Set, Go Miami! initiative that enters its second year with a focus on helping parents and educators build upon what families are already doing with their children to improve reading skills through workshops held around the county.

History doesn’t have to mean ancient history. To celebrate Women’s History Month in March, check out numerous women who are making history in the present or recent past. Among them are Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman to fly around the world; June Almeida, who first identified the new coronavirus virus that has dramatically altered our lives; and Manon Rhéaume, who is breaking down barriers by stopping pucks as a hockey goaltender. Along with Selena Quintanilla and Maria Martinez, who are also featured this month, give your children a sense of the amazing things women can achieve in this world by reading this month’s Miami-Dade Public Library System's staff picks.

The Children’s Trust's Monthly Miami Herald Column: How to help your kids build independence for college and life

Do you have older children that are preparing for college or post-secondary opportunities? If adulthood is at the doorstep for your children, whether they are bound for college or not, there is a complicated transition happening. The Children’s Trust Associate Director of Programs Bevone Ritchie lays the groundwork for how to prepare our kids to take on their newfound freedoms and independence in our monthly Miami Herald column.

Miami-Dade County’s Coronavirus page on where and how to sign up to get COVID-19 Vaccine:

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a special web page with Coronavirus information,

Florida Department of Health’s Coronavirus page.

To learn more visit TheChildrensTrust.org or call 211.