Supporting Children Who Are Experiencing Stress
Although very young children do not fully understand when a stressful situation is happening, they can pick up on the … Read more
Parent Kits
Parenting can be rewarding, but also challenging. Luckily, there are several resources available for parents of infants and toddlers to … Read more
Milestones: Understanding Your Child’s Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
This handy guide from the US Department of Education lists the key milestones for social and emotional development for children … Read more
Developing Self-Control from 12-24 Months
One important part of social-emotional development is learning how to handle strong emotions. This article from ZerotoThree.org gives parents and … Read more
Administering Medications in Early Care Settings
This article from Child Care Exchange describes regulations and considerations for early child care and early education providers around administering medication to … Read more
CDC Milestones in Action
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a variety of free educational materials on child development for parents … Read more
“Welcome to Early Start” Brochure
WarmLine Family Resource Center has developed a “Welcome to Early Start” brochure for families of children birth to three with … Read more
CA Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
The California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations is a research-based professional development tool created by the California Department of Education (CDE). Its … Read more
Vroom: A Site to Help Build Your Baby’s Brain
Today’s blog post highlights Vroom an interactive website that provides parents and caregivers with ways to boost early learning. Vroom says, … Read more
Healthy Families America
Healthy Families America (HFA) is a program that supports families in need through intensive home visiting, screening and assessment, and … Read more
Depression in Mothers: More than the Blues
Many mothers of young children experience depression and don’t even realize it. Early Start personnel who visit homes on a regular basis … Read more
Joint Policy Statement on Children Who Are Homeless
In 2016, the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education published a joint policy … Read more