The Magic of Everyday Moments

Image Credit ZERO TO THREE has done it again! Another great resource is available. Anyone who has a young child, knows one, or wonders about why children do what they do, should definitely check these videos out. “The Magic of Every Moments” is a series of four videos that explore key aspects of early childhood …

4 Dec · Lauren Till · No Comments

Help Me Grow & Sustainability

Check out Dr. Paul Dworkin’s latest blog post regarding Help Me Grow and sustainability. Examples from Connecticut and Florida demonstrate how Help Me Grow is becoming more deeply embedded in enduring systems. Photo Credit

5 Nov · Lauren Till · No Comments

Screen Sense

Check out this fantastic new resource from ZERO TO THREE regarding children and screen time! Photo Credit “Babies today are born into a world of digital devices. And parents are trying to navigate this new reality—specifically figuring out what role these new gadgets should play in the lives of their young children… To fill this critical gap, …

16 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

“The Power of Town & Gown”

In his latest post, Dr. Paul Dworkin, founder of Help Me Grow and Director of the Help Me Grow National Center, has updated his blog regarding Help Me Grow Western New York and the College of Education of Niagara University. This is the first time a higher education institution is serving as the organizing entity for a Help Me …

2 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

Safety for Children

Newborns quickly progress from infant to toddler and it’s important to provide a safe environment for them to thrive. Watching young children learn and grow is very exciting, but several precautions should be taken to avoid common, but often dangerous accidents. The National Safety Council has assembled a quick list of tips to avoid suffocation, …

11 Sep · Lauren Till · No Comments

Patriot Day

As this is a day to look back and honor the memory of lives lost, take advantage of the opportunity to teach young children the importance of history and the significance of patriotism. Photo Credit

1 Sep · Lauren Till · No Comments

Grade-Level Reading

Check out this video from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and visit http://gradelevelreading.net/ to learn more.

19 Aug · Lauren Till · No Comments

Family Engagement

Help Me Grow is designed to help connect children and families to needed services. The latest blog post from Dr. Paul Dworkin, founder of Help Me Grow, helps us to consider how we can reach families where they are and provide the best possible connections. Below is a snippet – click here to read more. …