Prevent Child Abuse Nevada

Prevent Child Abuse Nevada Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, housed under UNLV's NICRP, is focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy & outreach.

Media Policy: https://shorturl.at/tHlyl The Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy is the Nevada chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. At Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, we believe in prevention, in doing what we can to ensure that children live in safe, stable and nurturing environments. We believe healthy child development is the foundation for community and economic development, the building blocks of a flourishing society and stable nation.

💙 To All Parents and Caregivers: Thank You! 💙🌟 Parenting is filled with countless moments that often go unnoticed, but e...
08/24/2026

💙 To All Parents and Caregivers: Thank You! 💙

🌟 Parenting is filled with countless moments that often go unnoticed, but every hug, bedtime story, encouraging word, and act of love makes a lasting difference.

❤️ Some days are easier than others, but every effort you make helps your child feel safe, supported, and loved.

🌱 Remember, you don't have to be perfect to make a difference. The time you spend listening 👂, teaching 📚, playing 🎲, and caring 🤗 creates a strong foundation that helps children grow, learn, and thrive.

✨ You are making a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 💕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📱⚠️ Have you heard of "AI Slop"?Not everything online is created with children in mind. AI slop refers to low-quality co...
08/21/2026

📱⚠️ Have you heard of "AI Slop"?

Not everything online is created with children in mind. AI slop refers to low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that is designed to grab attention with fast-moving visuals, repetitive sounds, and endless scrolling—but often provides little educational value

🚩 Watch for warning signs:

• Repetitive or nonsensical videos
• Inaccurate or misleading information
• Overstimulating visuals and sounds
• No clear creator or educational purpose

💡 Help your child build healthy media habits by:

✅ Previewing content before they watch.
✅ Choosing trusted, high-quality sources.
✅ Turning off autoplay.
✅ Watching together and talking about what you see.

The best screen time is interactive, meaningful, and balanced with real-world play and family connection. ❤️

Learn more in ZERO TO THREE's article: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/ai-slop-early-childhood/

📚✨ ¡Descubre todo lo que tu biblioteca tiene para ofrecer!La biblioteca es mucho más que libros. Encuentra recursos grat...
08/20/2026

📚✨ ¡Descubre todo lo que tu biblioteca tiene para ofrecer!
La biblioteca es mucho más que libros. Encuentra recursos gratuitos para toda la familia:

📖 Libros, revistas, música y películas en inglés y español.
💻 Computadoras y recursos digitales.
👧 Programas y actividades para niños.
🎓 Clases y recursos para aprender inglés.
🏠 Servicio de materiales a domicilio para quienes califican.
📚 ¡Y mucho más!

🌟 ¡No te pierdas esta novedad! Con tu tarjeta de la biblioteca ahora puedes acceder a MakeMake, una plataforma con más de 1,600 libros electrónicos en español para niños y jóvenes. Disfruta cuentos, novelas, cómics, libros interactivos y recursos educativos... ¡sin listas de espera y disponibles en cualquier momento!

¡Visita tu biblioteca y abre la puerta a un mundo de aprendizaje, diversión y oportunidades para toda la familia! ❤️

Plataforma de la biblioteca para ver los eventos que se aproximan: https://thelibrarydistrict.org/

Para descargar MakeMake: https://thelibrarydistrict.org/resource/ -letter-M:~:text=MakeMake%20Spanish%20eBooks

🧸✨ Play is more than fun, it builds your child's brain!Every game, pretend adventure, puzzle, or silly dance is helping ...
08/18/2026

🧸✨ Play is more than fun, it builds your child's brain!

Every game, pretend adventure, puzzle, or silly dance is helping your child develop important life skills. Through play, children strengthen their attention, working memory, self-control and creativity❤️

Looking for age-appropriate activities that promote healthy brain development? The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University offers simple, fun ideas you can try together at home

👀 Explore it HERE: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/handouts-tools/brainbuildingthroughplay/

🎉 FREE Pre-K Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉Give your child a strong start with the Las Vegas Strong Start Go Mobile Pre-K A...
08/14/2026

🎉 FREE Pre-K Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Give your child a strong start with the Las Vegas Strong Start Go Mobile Pre-K Academy! This FREE half-day program helps children build essential skills in literacy, math, science, social-emotional development, and physical fitness—all while having fun!🌟

📍Current locations:

📌 Mojave Road and Stewart Avenue(Chuck Minker Sports Complex)
📌 Washington Avenue at D Street (330 W. Washington Ave. at Historic Westside School)
📌 Twin Lakes Drive and Washington Avenue (Derfelt Strong Future Youth Enrichment Center)
📌 McWilliams and M Street (Marble Manor)

If you live nearby, don't miss this wonderful opportunity to prepare your child for kindergarten!

📝 Register today: https://daycareworks.com/registration/clvsafekey/start_registration.jsp?centerID=6703

Questions?
📞 Call 702-229-KIDS (5437) Option #3
📧 Email [email protected]

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📱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ¿Sabías que el uso de los medios de comunicación puede ser una oportunidad para aprender y conectar en familia?...
08/11/2026

📱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ¿Sabías que el uso de los medios de comunicación puede ser una oportunidad para aprender y conectar en familia?

Los estudios demuestran que los niños pequeños aprenden mejor a través de los medios digitales cuando los padres y otros adultos participan activamente y convierten la experiencia en un momento compartido❤️

✨Algunas ideas para hacerlo más enriquecedor:
🎮Jueguen videojuegos juntos y hablen sobre lo que sucede en el juego.
💬Hagan preguntas y conversen sobre lo que ven en la pantalla.
🌎Relacionen el contenido digital con experiencias de la vida real. Por ejemplo, si ven animales en un video, hablen sobre los animales que conocen o han visto en un parque o zoológico

No se trata solo del tiempo frente a una pantalla, sino de la calidad de las interacciones que ocurren durante ese tiempo. Cada conversación, pregunta y momento compartido fortalece el aprendizaje y los lazos familiares.

Para más información ve el artículo completo de ZERO TO THREE: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/el-uso-de-los-medios-de-comunicacion-en-los-ninos-pequenos/

Address

4700 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 335
Las Vegas, NV
89119

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17028955053

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