Early Education

There are 28,112 Head Start families with grandparents or other relatives as primary caregivers,” according to the National Head Start Association. Guillermo and Bessy Ulloa are two of these unexpected primary caregivers with a child currently in the Catholic Charities Westside Head Start early education program for low-income families.

Holidays are stressful, and not just for parents. Children often are affected, too. Sometimes a kiss or hug can put a child at ease. But sometimes, more is required. For those times, use these tips to help your child handle stress during this busy season.

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