Help Children Build Confidence, Character and Competency

Parental guidance on supporting children so they can support themselves

Praise your preschooler's effort on her magnum opus Everglades watercolor while also giving constructive feedback on adding legs to the featured alligator. Delegate the household recycling ministry to your child and help her set goals for math improvement this school year. Arrange meaningful volunteer service at the children's hospital or family beach cleanup to explore career interests and broaden their perspective beyond digital dramas of 2.0 adolescence.  

With the school year upon us, show your belief and take affirmative action to help your children build on their skills and work through challenges themselves. Give unconditional love from their math Olympiad victory to swim meet debacle. And remember that person who truly believed in you (maybe before you did) and made all the difference!

Make Your Best Back-to-School Checklist Yet!

The ABCs of getting ready for the classroom

A return to the classroom can mean equal parts joy and worry for parents. No more having to find endless activities to keep our children engaged, but it also brings work with keeping tabs on homework and grades and setting up our children for all around growth and success. 

The return to school can be overwhelming, so here is a list of things to consider with the start of the school year to avoid too much scrambling (although, who are we kidding, there will always be some scrambling!)

Family Expo Events Break Attendance Records

Nearly 11,000 children and families get school supplies, interact with providers and celebrate summer

Children and families showed up in record breaking numbers at this summer’s recently concluded Family Expo events, hosted by The Children's Trust. The events combined a celebration of summer fun with preparations for the upcoming school year while also giving families critical insight into the services, resources and programming available to help their kids grow and develop with the promise of a brighter future.

The Family Expo events provided a perfect avenue for families to come together for a day filled with joy, entertainment, and preparation. Held over three consecutive Saturdays, these events became a beacon of excitement, offering a unique blend of amusement and practicality. Children laughed and played, parents smiled, and a sense of camaraderie permeated the air as attendees flocked to each location.

The Children’s Trust Joins Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava for Infant and Toddler Conference

July 27 Proclaimed Child Educator Day

Early learning and the importance of having high-quality teachers for the community’s youngest learners continues to be a primary focus of The Children’s Trust as it took part in Miami-Dade County’s Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Conference in late July. 

Trust President and CEO James Haj and Director of Programs Rachel Spector joined the mayor and several other speakers at the two-day conference that focused on highlighting the important role that early learning educators have in a child’s development. Specifically, the conference held discussion and workshops on professional development opportunities for infant and toddler teachers and related professionals, as well as best practices and strategies for the classroom. 

More Afterschool Choices Initiative Set to Launch for School Year

Looking for an after-school program for your child? The Children's Trust funds different programs that stress engaging, active and educational after-school programs.

The Children’s Trust Parent Club offers FREE, countywide workshops on relevant topics about raising children that are successful, healthy, and happy.