This week we are highlighting “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing,”* which brings us “Behind Every Child Behavior There is … Read more
Tips for Talking with Parents about Developmental Concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an excellent handout on Tips for Talking with Parents about Developmental … Read more
Tips for Early Care and Education Providers: Simple Concepts to Embed in Everyday Routines
Researchers at the Administration for Children and Families, in partnership with National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, developed … Read more
DAP with Infants and Toddlers
This week’s resource from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) describes Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) with … Read more
Recommendations for Peer-to-Peer Support for NICU Parents
This paper was highlighted by ICC Chair, Dr. Marie Kanne Poulsen, at the January 2023 ICC meeting. It reviews the … Read more
Picky Eaters and What to Do
This week’s article from the CDC offers some tips to share with parents who are living with the pickiest of eaters. The article includes a direct video link from the American Academy of Pediatrics which provides parents with easy and practical strategies.
Helping Young Children Channel Their Aggression
No parent or caregiver wants to hear their child is being aggressive. However, aggressive behavior is a natural part of … Read more
Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing PLUS
The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) at Utah State University published an e-book in 2019, entitled “A … Read more
Does AAC Really Work with Infants and Toddlers?
This week’s post was inspired by a blog by speech-language pathology professors Carole Zangari and Robin Parker, called “PrAACtical AAC.” (Their blog … Read more
How to Engage Children Who Are Difficult to Engage
The professionals at the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) have developed a resource for … Read more
Podcast: “Building Resilience Through Play” from Harvard University
“The Brain Architects” podcast is hosted by the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child and features experts discussing a … Read more
15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children
The Clerc Center at Gallaudet University offers 15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children. The principles are described as “best … Read more