The old adage that “Babies don’t come with instruction manuals!” is so true. And it can be just as true for parents with more than one child. Each child is unique, with their very own personality, sleep and eating habits, and growth and development trajectory. Many a parent or caregiver has wished for an on-call adviser Read More
Celebrating Stories of Diversity
February is Black History Month. At Best Beginnings we recognize how important representation is in children’s literature, and want to take this opportunity to share stories written by black authors and illustrators that feature characters of color. Here are staff pick’s of our favorite Imagination Library stories that celebrate diversity: The Night is Yours Day Read More
15 Ways to Read Every Day
1. Show your child how to use books/websites to read answers to your questions. 2. Read a recipe to make a meal. 3. Listen to audiobooks in the car or before bed (listening helps kids with word proficiency when they see it in print later). 4. Read the print that is all around you throughout Read More
Read Every Day Challenge
Make a New Year resolution to read every day with your young child. 15 minutes is all it takes to make a lifetime of difference. To help you get started, we’re running a fun challenge all month long this January. Simply download this Read Every Day Challenge 2022 tracker and mark off each day you read at Read More
A Season of Celebration
Many Alaskans and other Americans regard the winter holiday season as beginning with Christmas Eve and ending on New Year’s Day. In reality, the season here in Alaska is rich with diversity and lasts longer, starting with Hanukkah, beginning this year on the evening of November 28, and ending with Russian Christmas on January 7. Read More
Celebrating 15 Reasons to Give to Best Beginnings
In honor of our 15th anniversary, we are sharing 15 Reasons to Give to Best Beginnings. Your support is the key to ensuring that that we can continue to provide for the families and young children of Alaska. 15 Reasons to Give Because you… …care about a child’s ability to succeed in school and life. …know Read More
Giving Thanks Every Day
“Can we be thankful all year long?” asked a little boy when his mother was trying to explain the Thanksgiving holiday. The answer, of course, is not only CAN we, but we SHOULD be. I thought gratitude was an emotion we should aspire to feel. Actually, to get the greatest benefit, we should think about Read More
Celebrating 15 Stories of Gratitude
In celebration of our 15 years, we are sharing 15 stories of gratitude from those whose lives have been touched in some way by Best Beginnings throughout the next few months. Check back frequently for new stories! We hope you enjoy this look back at just a sliver of the stories we’ve created together. Have Read More
Now Open: New Little Free Libraries in Anchorage
Forget to bring your book to a park? Looking to share one of your favorite reads? Best Beginnings, in collaboration with Anchorage Park Foundation, has finished the installation of 10 new Little Free Libraries in 10 parks throughout Anchorage. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, leave a book” free book exchange. Read More
Wine Women & Shoes
We have something big to celebrate! 15 years ago, from the Ready to Read, Ready to Learn Task Force chaired by former First Lady Nancy Murkowski, came an organization called Best Beginnings. And since then we have helped hundreds of thousands of Alaska families build a better foundation for learning! We invite you to take Read More