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27 Jan · Lauren Till · No Comments
Babies on the Homefront
ZERO TO THREE’s Military Family Projects announces their newest resource, Babies on the Homefront. This free app for smartphones is available in both English and Spanish on iTunes and the Google Play store. Babies on the Homefront is designed especially for military and Veteran families as they navigate the many transitions that are part of …
READ MORE20 Jan · Lauren Till · No Comments
Considering Autism Interventions
Anna McConnell, Dept. of Mental Health State Autism Coordinator, brings us some of the current resources available regarding different autism intervention and treatment strategies. For more posts about autism (many by Anna) just follow our new Autism label on the blog! – Developmental screenings are crucial for identifying delays in children, leading to earlier intervention. The …
READ MORE13 Jan · Lauren Till · No Comments
Raising Food-Smart Kids
Like last week’s post, we’re still trying to help you keep your resolve to have a healthy family – hopefully a year-round goal! As you are leading in your family, “creating a nutritional home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. To start, make smart food …
READ MORE6 Jan · Lauren Till · No Comments
ABCDE This Year!
The New Year always brings New Year’s resolutions, and they aren’t always easy to keep. Here are some great ideas for parents and caregivers to “ABCDE” (Act Boldly to Change Diet and Exercise). As a parent, you are a role model! The foods you eat and the patterns you hold set an example for children. Download …
READ MORE30 Dec · Lauren Till · No Comments
Be a Brain Builder
Start off the New Year as a brain builder for your child! Watch this two minute video to see parents who discover everything they need to make sure their child’s brain grows strong.
READ MORE23 Dec · Lauren Till · No Comments
Tips on Toys
The holidays are a great time to play with your child, no matter how young they are! If you’re still looking for some last-minute gift ideas, NAEYC shares a few insights with us on what makes a good toy for a young child. You might be surprised to learn that “basic is better” when it allows …
READ MORE16 Dec · Lauren Till · No Comments
Myths and Measures: The Importance of Getting It Right
Photo Credit Dr. Dworkin has posted on the Help Me Grow National blog, this time about making sure Help Me Grow gets its research right. He says, “The danger of asking the wrong questions and adopting the wrong outcome measures is an important consideration in our efforts to evaluate the efficacy of Help Me Grow. Our crucial …
READ MORE9 Dec · Lauren Till · No Comments
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 …
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