RESOURCES
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is a community-based organization providing family resources and affordable child care for at-risk families with children ages 0-3. We equip families to learn and grow together so every child can reach their full potential.
PARENT RESOURCES
Creating a healthy environment for young children starts with equipping parents.
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Screen Time for Babies and Toddlers: A Practical Guide for the Early Years
Screen time is part of everyday family life, but parents and caregivers may still wonder how much is appropriate during a child’s earliest years. Updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to look beyond minutes alone and consider the child, the content being viewed and what media use may be replacing. This article explains the latest recommendations for screen time for babies and toddlers, including how caregivers can respond when children have difficulty putting devices down without trying to eliminate screens entirely. It also offers age-specific guidance and practical ideas for managing screen use at home or in childcare settings.
Reading to Babies and Toddlers: Why Story Time Matters
Reading to babies and toddlers is one of the simplest ways to support early brain development, build language skills and strengthen the bond between caregivers and children. From pregnancy through the toddler years, learn what to read at every stage, how story time complements today’s technology and practical tips for making reading a meaningful part of your family’s everyday routine.
Kids Incorporated Approved as Step Up for Students Provider for Children with Unique Abilities
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is proud to announce that its Three and Pre Program has been approved as an eligible provider through the Step Up For Students Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA).
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING...
“Azariah is a single mother of Amilyan who has been with the program since she was pregnant. Amilyan started with us when she was 6 weeks old and she is very alert and curious. Mom was grateful to have somewhere that she felt comfortable leaving her at a young age while she returned to work and school. Azariah is currently employed at one of our centers and is getting her Florida Child Care Professional Credential.”
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“Azariah is a single mother of Amilyan who has been with the program since she was pregnant. Amilyan started with us when she was 6 weeks old and she is very alert and curious. Mom was grateful to have somewhere that she felt comfortable leaving her at a young age while she returned to work and school. Azariah is currently employed at one of our centers and is getting her Florida Child Care Professional Credential.”
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PROGRAMS
Ready to see if Kids Incorporated is the right fit for your family? Apply for our Early Head Start childcare program.
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PROGRAMS
Ready to see if Kids Incorporated is the right fit for your family? Apply for our Early Head Start childcare program.