Saturday, 18 May 2013

Resources to Support Families and Professionals


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.



 

 References
 
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 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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