ZERO TO THREE Early Childhood Resource Center

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ZERO TO THREE is committed to giving babies and toddlers the best start.

To support this goal, we offer a comprehensive selection of resources for those who share our vision.

We have been leading advocates for the mental health and well-being of young children for over four decades, and this experience has allowed us to develop an extensive resource base. 

We invite families, professionals and advocates to explore our library of early childhood resources so we can continue to learn and grow together. 

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From the latest childhood teaching resources to industry power lists of top early childhood conferences, the ZERO TO THREE resources.

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Explore our curated list of webinars, workshops and conferences aimed at early childhood professionals from all disciplines.

Find reading material, tools and early childhood teaching resources to support your interactions with toddlers, babies and their families. 

Delve into resources concerning specific demographics, such as supporting military families or those involved with the child welfare system.

Access issue-based advocacy toolkits promoting policies that support babies and families.

Discover programs that enable community professionals to deliver more efficient services to families and young children.

Featured Resources

Not sure where to start? Explore this selection of popular resources to get a feel for our dynamic organization. 

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Where Healing Begins: Trauma, ACEs, and the Power of Child-Parent Psychotherapy

If you could share one lesson from infant and early childhood mental health with your younger self, what would it be?
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The Child Care Paradox: Families Pay More, Educators Earn Less

America’s child care system is collapsing . Families are paying more than they can afford, while the very educators who make care possible remain some of the lowest-paid workers in the country. The result? Families are squeezed, programs are closing, and children are caught in the middle.
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Early Childhood Attachment Styles: What Parents and Professionals Should Know

Attachments are strong emotional bonds between two humans, and babies and toddlers form multiple ones with the various key people in their lives. These connections happen between infants and their caregivers, parents, siblings, and others they interact with. Developmental experts use this understanding of early attachments to comprehend how early childhood relationships form lifelong perceptions and behaviors in future connections.
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What do mental health issues in young children look like?

Babies and toddlers can and do suffer from mental health problems caused by trauma, neglect, biological factors, or environmental situations.
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Early Relational Health and IECMH: What do they mean?

Experts weigh in on the relationship between the terms Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and Early Relational Health (ERH).
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The Baby Brain Map: Your Guide to Early Brain Development

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What is quality child care?

Explore these expert perspectives that address what it takes to build a system where quality child care is a guarantee. 
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How do infants translate sounds to language?

The journey from sounds to language is an intricate process that begins in infancy. Learn about the ways infants begin to translate sounds to language.
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Problem Solvers: A Free Preschool STEM Curriculum

Children can learn about math, science and engineering through everyday play. Download our complete preschool and early STEM curriculum, activity guide and songs.
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Maternal Mental Health and Prenatal Brain Development: A Proven Link

Various factors can contribute to poor maternal mental health and research shows that impacts babies even before they are born.
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Buzzwords Explained: Breaking Down Common Terms in the Early Childhood Field

In this series, ZERO TO THREE's subject matter experts tackle common terms and topics in the early childhood field.
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Why is child care so expensive?

The cost of infant-toddler care is a significant concern for many families across the country. Here are the top five reasons why child care is so expensive.
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The Case for Better Compensation of Early Educators

Despite the immense importance of their work, early childhood educators often face inadequate compensation and undervaluation in society.
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What does trauma do to a baby’s brain?

Trauma can greatly impact the developing and vulnerable minds of young children aged 0-3. However, the impact of trauma can vary depending on some key factors.
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Screen Sense: Research & Resources

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22 Statistics You Need to Know About Childhood Brain Development

The first three years of a child’s life are the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable when it comes to childhood brain development.
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All the assets in the ZERO TO THREE online resource center are designed to be user-friendly. Browse over 2,000 resources using filters to narrow your search.

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