Parents as Teachers, Mineral County

02/08/2026

Pre-K Head Start Application Week for the 2026-2027 School Year is Next Week!!! Apply online and call your local primary/elementary school to schedule your appointment! Please spread the word! We look forward to meeting you!!!

02/01/2026

This is why Parents as Teachers practices learning through play! Message us today to enroll your child.

A child’s brain learns through repetition, but how learning happens matters just as much as how often it happens. Research shows it can take around 400 repetitions to form a new neural connection through instruction alone. That number drops dramatically when learning happens through play.

Play activates multiple brain systems at once. Movement, emotion, curiosity, and attention work together, making learning feel safe and engaging. When children are playful, the brain releases chemicals that support memory and motivation. This allows new connections to form faster and with less effort.

From a neuroscience perspective, play reduces stress while increasing focus. A stressed brain is busy protecting itself. A playful brain is open and flexible. This is why skills learned through games, pretend scenarios, and hands on exploration often stick after only 10-20 repetitions.

For parents, this changes the approach to teaching. Learning does not need to feel serious to be effective. Turning practice into play strengthens memory, confidence, and enjoyment. Whether learning words, routines, or emotional skills, play helps the brain wire faster and deeper. When learning feels joyful, the brain learns better.

01/15/2026

We are so exicted to be able to host this training for the community!

Community Partners: Registation is now open!

We hope to see you there!

01/14/2026

This week's Shout Out is to our Employees of the Year for 2025
Left to Right - Connie Chidester from our Community Based Services, Tonya Sexton from our Beckley/Daniels Campus, Mindy Hamilton from our Burlington Campus.
We are so grateful to these employees for their hard work and dedication to our mission. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

01/14/2026

Home visitor programs are run by local governments and nonprofit organizations and are funded largely through a federal program.

01/07/2026

Need toy storage ideas?

Here are some of our favorites: https://toddlerapproved.com/simple-toy-storage-tips/

01/07/2026

For those that like to plan ahead

Details: https://toddlerapproved.com/valentines-books-for-toddlers/

01/07/2026

Is it winter near you? Or are you wishing for winter? Here are some simple ideas to try with kids

https://toddlerapproved.com/easy-winter-activities-for-toddlers/