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Five simple tips for creating positive interactions with children in December and throughout the new year

These informal and fun discussions will be led by experts in their fields

Tips for keeping families healthy and happy this holiday season

On November 13, The Kaleidoscope Project hosted its fall event: Building Strong Kids

Our friends at the John Rex Endowment have shared tips for coaching adults to promote the positive mental health of children

One of Raleigh’s newest parks offers great opportunities for families to get outside

Join us for Building Strong Kids: Turning the places kids go into places kids grow

Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 1-7

“Science of Early Childhood Development” video shows how healthy relationships help improve society

Event round-up for TACO Week events in Wake County

Architects, landscape designers and childcare providers meet to collaborate on creating educational spaces for children

Learn about the importance of social emotional development at an early age.

Gardening is a great way for families to build positive relationships, use nature to nurture by getting outdoors, and create educational moments.

In early August, Kaleidoscope Showcase Site Families Together hosted their annual drive for school supplies.

The "Still Face" Experiment showcases the power of positive parent/child relationships

Sassafras All Children's Playground is a great example of a local playground that puts the “power of play” into practice.

The Kaleidoscope Project Welcomes New Project Director.

Play outside this summer and celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month.

Local parents learn tips for Powerful Play at a workshop from Marbles Kids Museum and Project CATCH.

The Lucy Daniels Center share their tips for choosing the right camp for your child this summer.

On May 10, The Kaleidoscope Project officially launched with an intimate event at pilot site Beginning and Beyond.

Marla Dorrel Park with a diversity of play areas and structures based on universal design principles and an emphasis on nature.

Mariposa District and Housing Development is a transit-oriented low-income housing development and neighborhood that fosters community engagement to develop improvements in safety and attractiveness.

The Mother's Club Family Learning Center is a family/community center integrating two-generation learning, caregiver mental health services and developmentally appropriate design.

Welcoming, convenient spaces allow children of all abilities, cultures and backgrounds to feel at home and feel like a valued part of our community.

Comfortable, secure spaces make children feel at ease trying new things, accepting fun challenges and focusing on what’s important: being a kid.

Varied, engaging spaces invite children to experience lots of activities of different kinds, so they can explore and master new skills.

The great outdoors can play a big role in children’s healthy development — inspiring curiosity, encouraging creativity, spreading joy and relieving stress.

Blanchie Carter Discovery Park is a primary school schoolyard, using universal design and focusing on nature and imaginative play.

Staff and parents who are caring and responsive role models, and clear and open communicators, help children create warm and trusting relationships.

Great Beginnings Early Childhood Education is an early education center for special needs students that incorporates family counseling services and a community space.