http://www.zerotothree.org/ or http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/
Zero to Three:
is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their effort to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
Their mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
The Zero To Three website provides great material and resources about the healthy development of children and provides parents with great tips and tools to help promote healthy development. Also, the website offers a free e-newsletter that offers science-based information on the growth of children from birth to the age of three. The e-newsletter also provides information such as: age-based information about child development; In-depth articles on common child-rearing issues and challenges; Parent-child play activities that promote bonding and learning; Frequently asked questions; and Research on child development and what it means for parents.
As I looked on the website today is featured:
~ A baby brain map: which reveals the secrets of how early care enriches development
~Download of the Week: The magic of everyday moments 24 to 36 months, which this article informs parents on how children grow and develop. It offers tips for parents and children on how to nurture a healthy development in everyday routines and interactions.
~Policy Videos, Info. on National Trainings, Featured Resources (Books & Articles), Webinar's, Free Parenting Resources, Shop in their Bookstore, and their Journal.
~ Additional links are also provided to help inform about certain issues such as; Behavior and Development; Maltreatment; Care & Education; Public Policy Military Family Projects, Early Head start, and National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative. When each link is clicked on for review that provide you with information on this topic and new developments and provides with additional resource's. I clicked on the Early Head start link and it took me to another site: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families- this site provided their information in Spanish as well, which I thought was excellent!
I took it upon myself to search up information on diversity within the classroom on the Zero To Three web site and it provided me with 9 or more articles and books on this subject. These articles would be very beneficial when teaching children about treating others that may be a little different than them nicely and appropriate. I was always told to treat people the way I would like to be treated and I think that is a great lesson to learn by.
Why did I choose this resource?
I have always had a strong connection with children and have always wanted to work with them in some way. I hate to see children hurting and suffering because of lack of food, clothing, health, or the pain they have to endure everyday from a parent who doesn't care or who got pregnant to young and has no idea on how to raise a child.
This provides parents and care givers excellent resources to help promote the healthy development of a child. It provides one with tips on healthy play, brain development, and how everyday routines can make a difference in a child's development. I believe all parents should receive the newsletter because is provides new information all the time and it can help build a great bond between parents and child.
I hope that in the near future that I will become a parent and this newsletter will be very helpful for a first time mother.
Sounds like a great resource for new parents! I plan to share it with a couple of my friends that are expecting. Thanks for such a detailed description. It was very helpful!
ReplyDeleteBritanie,
ReplyDeleteIf we want the lives of children to change, parents need more support, resources (such as Zero to Three), and education. I am glad there is an organization that works to help improve the lives of young children by educating the parents. I believe that is necessary to improving the lives of our youngest children.