We have been learning throughout the course of our
studies that the early years set the foundation for a child’s healthy
development and life-long learning. We understand the value and benefits of building
early relationships with children as these positive relationships help to provide
positive learning experiences. When asked to find an early childhood related
website I was drawn to ZERO To THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and
Families as I share the same values, beliefs and passion with regards to children.
ZERO to THREE: National Center for Infants,
Toddlers, and Families.
http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/
Here is the ZERO to THREE Organizational video so you can learn more about their website.
Here is the ZERO to THREE Organizational video so you can learn more about their website.
ZERO to THREE is a national nonprofit organization
that provides parents, professionals and policymakers with the knowledge and
know-how to nurture early development.
Their mission is to ensure that all babies and
toddlers have a strong start in life. ZERO to THREE was founded in 1977 by
experts in child development, health and mental health. Their role is to
promote the understanding around key issues affecting young children and their
families, including child care, infant mental health, early language and
literacy development, early intervention and the impact of culture on early childhood development.
At ZERO TO THREE they envision a society that has the
knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full
potential.
ZERO TO THREE is unique in their multidisciplinary approach to child development. Their emphasis is on
bringing together the perspectives of many fields and many specialists is
rooted in the robust research studies showing that all domains of
development—social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical—are
interdependent and work together to promote a child’s overall health and
well-being in the context of his family and culture
ZERO to THREE website has a free monthly e-newsletter. The monthly e-newsletter includes:
* Age-based information on child development
* In-depth article on common child rearing issues and challenges
* Parent-child play activities that promote bonding and learning
* Frequently asked questions
* Research on child development and what it means for parents
The website also includes issues on maltreatment with regards to child abuse and neglect, the importance of health and nutrition, challenging behavior, and many other issues relevant to parents and professionals.
One thing in particular that caught my attention was the heading "Behavior and Development" and how they have 14 topics under that particular heading. Each topic has information, interactive tools, handouts, articles, and powerpoint slideshows all the help parents and professionals in supporting and nurturing the health and development of infants and toddlers.
The website also has a bi-monthly journal that you can subscribe to which is ideal for professionals who work with and care about very young children and their families. The May 2014 issue is "Addressing Maternal Depression."
This
website provides a wealth of information and I look forward to sharing more with
all of you on a weekly basis!
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Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI work at an Early Head Start Center in Mississippi, it is a federally-funded, community-based program that provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income pregnant women and families with children under age three. Early Head Start represents the best of what scientific research recommends for ensuring good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences for infants and toddlers. All children from birth to age three need early child development experiences that honor their unique characteristics and provide love, warmth, and positive learning experiences; and all families needed encouragement and support from their community so they can achieve their own goals and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their very young children.
Hi Steph,
ReplyDeleteI love Zero to Three! Your blog post this week gave me so much information about a website that I already thought I was familiar with! Thanks! I really feel that ZTT provides comprehensive information for educators and parents alike.
Machaela
What fantastic work! Zero to Three is helping to build the foundation in our little ones. Thank you for posting the video. It helpful for us auditory/visual learners and makes the work come alive. I was just watching Ted Talks and the clinical psychologist, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, showed two brain images. One image of a neglected child and the other brain image of a child with normal parent interactions, and of course the child who was neglected had a much smaller, underdeveloped brain. Zero to three is the time to reach our children and meet their ongoing needs. It's not when the child is older but when he or she is young and developing. Thank you for sharing this fabulous site.
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