In this blog post, Alli Lowe-Fotos, policy manager, shares several solutions for challenges facing the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health system. Infant and early childhood mental health (I/ECMH) has long been part […]
With the recent massive influx of federal spending on early learning and care, we face a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an early learning and care system that prioritizes families and […]
What can I do to support my partner? Am I the only guy who’s struggling with becoming a dad? Join our Chat with an Expert phone forum the first Monday […]
Free online space for dads to connect with other dads and gain practical tips from managing stress, adjusting to parenting, Daddy Blues, or trying to figure out how best to […]
By Allison Parish After my nearly 20 years in the home visiting field, many success stories stand out for me. One story centers on a depressed father who discovered joy in […]
Join Illinois Action for Children for a three-day virtual event of learning, convening, and courageous conversations June 8-10, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois […]
Dr. Naja Ferjan Ramirez measured brain waves from 11-month-olds. She found that bilingual babies showed responses to both languages and had stronger brain responses in areas responsible for executive function. […]
Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) is pleased to announce the merger of Start Early and the Early Learning Lab (ELL), a nonprofit with expertise in human-centered design, systems thinking and […]
In the last three decades, scientific research has demonstrated how deeply adversity in childhood becomes embedded into biology, behavior, and risk, and how these can be passed on to future […]
This resource, which was developed for families, offers practical ideas for encouraging literacy. The examples are logical, practical, and evidence-based. Learn more at https://familyconnect.org/browse-by-age/infants-and-toddlers/education-iandt/helping-your-blind-baby-learn-about-reading-and-writing/ Leer esta página en Español