Parenting Resource

Artful Dad: Building Early Connections Through Music and Play

Oct 27, 2016

ZERO TO THREE is thrilled to be partnering with Artful Dad to provide a range of resources that help parents and caregivers put brain science into action through everyday play with their babies and toddlers.

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Eric, Jack and Priscilla Bruce at Jack’s 1st birthday party. Credit: Maren Delaney Photography

Eric Bruce (a.k.a. Artful Dad) documented all the adventures that unfolded over his son Jack’s first year, which became a viral sensation on YouTube. Now that Jack is about to turn two, Artful Dad and ZERO TO THREE partnered to share some toddler moments through a new series of videos, all linked back to great ZERO TO THREE resources.

The series of clips have all been arranged into the compilation video below. Watch the Bruce family continue their journey, using music, play, and the arts to grow, learn, and build strong relationships.

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You can follow the Bruce family on Facebook and Instagram @artfuldad.

Read more about the power of everyday moments to support healthy development by browsing the ZERO TO THREE resources below.

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