Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy

10/11/2026

10/01/2026

Huge shoutout to all our amazing Clark County Youth Mayor candidates for running fantastic campaigns! A big congratulations to Elizabeth Tarrant for winning Youth Mayor! We’re excited to see the great things you’ll accomplish alongside with the Mayor Pro Tempore, Booklynn Morris, and youth council members, Adaline Luke, Kennedy Satory, Sloane Habil, and Lillian Mallah during the 2026-2027 year!

09/30/2026

Orange is the color of the shirt that was taken from 6-year old Phyllis Webstad on her first day of residential school. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

The Stewart Indian School in Carson City, NV now serves as a cultural center and museum to honor the survivors of the federal Indian boarding school system and the intergenerational impacts these institutions left on Indigenous families and communities.

At NICRP and NCHC, we honor this legacy by protecting children and ensuring , every single day. 🧡

Learn more, support their work, find resources, and get involved:
❤️stewartindianschool.com
❤️boardingschoolhealing.org

Stewart Indian School , .museum
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition,
Orange Shirt Society,

09/28/2026

😴💤Did you know, that too little sleep is associated with obesity partly because inadequate sleep makes us eat more and be less physically active?

Making sure your child gets the recommended hours of sleep is important for good health!

Learn more about how much sleep your child needs: https://www.cdc.gov/cdi/indicatordefinitions/sleep.html

09/24/2026

Healthy eating is important for children of all ages. Aim to include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy protein foods, and water in their daily meals. A balanced plate can help support healthy growth and development!

Learn more about building a healthy plate for your family: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/healthy-eatingplate/

09/22/2026

Meet the Team!
Meet Smriti Neupane, Research Analyst at the Nevada Institute for Children& #39;s
Research and Policy (NICRP)
Get to know Smriti as she shares more about her role and what research she does to
support children and families in Nevada.

09/21/2026

Young children look to you as they learn, develop, and grow healthy eating habits. Make every bite count by including children in meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and mealtime activities! 🍎🛒

Learn more about healthy snacks and tips for healthy cooking: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/healthycooking.htm

09/21/2026

Meet the Candidates for the 2026-2027 Clark County Youth Mayor program! Learn more about these candidates at the 19th Annual Step Up For Kids Event on Saturday September 26th from 11-2pm.

Click here for more information: https://nic.unlv.edu/step-up-for-kids/

09/18/2026

Brooklyn is committed to making the community safe for kids, reducing screen time, and increasing access to healthy foods. Find out more about the Youth Mayor Candidates and vote for the next Clark County Youth Mayor at this year's Step Up for Kids Event!
Click here for more information: https://nic.unlv.edu/step-up-for-kids/

09/18/2026

Sloane is ready to work with the community to make changes, particularly through reducing time on devices and improving youth mental health! Find out more about the Youth Mayor Candidates and vote for the next Clark County Youth Mayor at this year's Step Up for Kids Event!

Click here for more information: https://nic.unlv.edu/step-up-for-kids/