As the world or
resources is explored, one site that contains a wealth of resources is the ZERO
to THREE Website.
As the name alludes, topics related to
infants, toddlers and children are addressed.
This site is tremendously informative and contains
information for parents, professionals and trainers. There are podcast, webinars and printed
materials that have been developed both English and Spanish.
Parents can access information related Developmental
and mental health issues, health and Nutrition, Pro-social Behaviours, Play,
Sleep and Grandparents. There are tools
and a question and answer forum that may be handy for families who like to
review resources independently.
For professionals these same tools are equally beneficial. However in addition to information there are
training opportunities that also focus on all aspects of early development and attachments
for children and their families. For a
nominal fee, there are also web based podcasts that can be accessed for Continuing
Education Credits, give 80% mastery of the materials. These materials are also in both English and Spanish.
Some areas that are of personal interest included:
Little Kids, Big Questions: A Parenting
Podcast Series From ZERO TO THREE™
Baby Brain Map
Promoting Social Emotional Development
includes topics such as:
“Use Your Words!”: How Babies Begin to Develop
Self-Control in the First Three Years - In this podcast, Dr. Brenda Jones
Harden describes how young children develop self control starting even in the
first year of life.
Early Experiences Count: How Emotional Development
Unfolds Starting at Birth - In this podcast, Dr. Ross Thompson describes how
early emotional development unfolds and what parents can do to nurture strong,
positive social and emotional skills starting at birth.
Across the Generations: The Role of Grandparents in Young Children’s
Lives - In this podcast, Dr. Barbara Bowman talks about the important role of
grandparents in the lives of young children.
Our Families, Ourselves: How Our History Influences How We Raise Our
Children - In this podcast, Dr. Dan Siegel talks about how the way we are
brought up influences the way we bring up our kids—the power of the past on our
parenting.
ZERO TO THREE Website. Retrieved May 16, 2013, from http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/social-emotional-development/
Baby and toy.
Ikea website. Retrieved from
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/categories/departments/childrens_ikea/
Toddler
eating. Parent 24. Retrieved May 18,
2013, from http://www.parent24.com/Focusblock/Focus/nutrition/Menus-for-toddlers-1-3-years-20080805-2
Toddler reading.
Retrieved from Chattanooga-Hamilton County
Health Department. Retrieved May 18,
2013 from
http://health.hamiltontn.org/TextOnly/casemgt.aspx
Brain
image. ASU School of Life Sciences. Retreived
May 18, 2013 from
Parent singing
to toddler. Chilliwack Academy of Music. Retrieved may 17, 2013 from http://www.chilliwackmusic.com/portfolio-view/kindermusik-our-time/
Toddlers
playing. Treasures. Retrieved May 18,
2013, from http://www.treasures.co.nz/Explore-your-stage/Article/?contentId=171339
Grandparent and
child. Adults. Retrieved May 18, 2013, from http://grandparentsday.org/adults/
Intergenerational
family. CIC News, Canadian Immigration
Newsletter. Retrieved May 18, 2013, from http://www.cicnews.com/2013/05/parent-grandparent-sponsorship-reopen-2014-052465.html
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