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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
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| Hold those babies: Study shows early touch has lasting effects on babies | Forget what Grandma or out-of-date baby books might have once preached: Hold those snuggly newborns as much as you can. It's not only good for you, it's good for them. Research reported in the March 2017 issue of Current Biology shows that those early experiences when babies are touched and held linger in their brains | Website |
| Holding Infants -- or Not -- Can Leave Traces on Their Genes | The amount of physical contact between infants and their caregivers can affect children at the molecular level. This is the first study to show in humans that the simple act of touching, early in life, has deeply-rooted and potentially lifelong consequences on genetic expression. | Document |
| Home Again: Re-Connecting with Your Baby | Welcoming a military parent back home is an exciting time for everyone, including for the youngest members of the families. Sometimes babies are quick to warm up to a returning parent, and other times it takes a while. Watch how military families can support their babies during this transition. | Website |
| How Administrators Can Support Early Childhood Teachers | From Edutopia: "Administrators and other educational leaders can play an enormous role in supporting teachers by making space to foster the joy that initially brings many educators to the profession. Though activities cannot replace systemic change, the following reflection exercises support all adults in the learning community as they seek to celebrate their work with young children." | Website |
| How babies decide who to "chat up" | Babies who understand only one language just assume that other people do, too. A new study, that also finds the same assumption is not held by bilingual babies, may clarify how babies decide whom is worth having a "conversation" with, researchers say. Results not only offer insight into infants' perception of linguistic abilities, but, more importantly, may help to better understand whom they see as good communication partners. | Document |
| How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development | The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative recently unveiled an animated video that presents the core story of brain development in an accessible and visually engaging format. This video, "How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development," can be used in staff development and parent education as well as advocacy efforts. | Website |
| How Caregivers Can Boost Young Brains | Ordinary back-and-forth interactions between a caregiver and child can shape brain architecture in powerful ways, creating a strong foundation for future learning. Here are five simple ways for parents, caregivers and early educators to practice these interactions. | Document |
| How Does Early Life Diet Affect a Child's Mental Health and Personality? | "In a child's life, the period from conception until two years old is crucial for growth and development. In addition to the development of vital organs and regulatory systems, this phase also determines a child's personality, mental health, and socio-emotional growth. Hence, optimal nourishment must be provided during pregnancy and the first years of a child's life." Learn more in this article written by By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. for News Medical Life Sciences. | Website |
| How Play Promotes Cognitive Development | Play promotes the development of a multitude of cognitive skills. When children participate in play and have opportunities to become fully involved in what they are doing, and they develop more sophisticated and complex ways of thinking. | Tipsheet |
| How Sleep Savvy are You? A Tool for Reducing Infant Sleep Related Deaths | The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality has made available a short video quiz that can be used as an interactive, visual tool to prompt discussions about safe sleep best practices. | Website |
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