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
All About Young Children
Have you discovered the California Department of Education’s website All About Young Children? It’s filled with “information for families on … Read more
Effective Practice in Providing Family Support: Making It Real for Families of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (2012)
Developed under the leadership of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in collaboration with the California Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) … Read more