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Understanding Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
The first three years of life are a critical period in development. Read more about understanding brain development in babies and toddlers.
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Open Letter
Why I Traveled 2,000 Miles to Advocate for Quality, Affordable Child Care
A typical working mom struggling to find child care, Amy joined Strolling Thunder and took her story to Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to Think Babies.
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What does an early childhood professional do?
There are multiple roles that early childhood professionals play in creating a better future for children.
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How Early Childhood Educators Make the Most of Everyday Moments
Early childhood educators are alongside families celebrating milestones, comforting through challenging moments and providing enriching experiences.
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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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Yes, Mental Health Includes Babies
The perinatal period and a baby's first few years of life are critical for lifelong mental health.
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Strengthening Families with Infants and Toddlers: A Policy Framework for States
States can implement a continuum of formal and informal community-based prevention and intervention strategies to reach all children and families that need support.
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The Earliest, a New Podcast from ZERO TO THREE
The Earliest takes a deep and personal look into mental health in the earliest years of life.
PERSPECTIVES: Reflections From the Field: Reflecting on “How You Are Is as Important as What You Do”: Jeree H. Pawl’s Enduring Influence in Contemporary Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Practice
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PERSPECTIVES: Reflections From the Field—Beware the Ides of March: How the Pandemic Changed the Way Home-Based Child Care Providers Do Business
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Working With Families During COVID-19: Identifying Challenges, Finding Resources, and Adapting Family Engagement Coaching
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Replacing a Spotlight With a Lantern: Using the DC:0–5 Multiaxial Framework When Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood
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Relational Context and Relational Psychopathology in Early Childhood: An Illustration of the DC:0–5 Approach
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An Earlier Connection: Making the Case for Engaging Families as Soon as Possible in Pregnancy