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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
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| 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 |
| 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 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 Play Promotes Cognitive Development | How different types of play promote the development of a multitude of cognitive skills. | Tipsheet |
| How the World Potty Trains | In this article from CNN Health, "experts weigh in on how parents around the world potty train their little ones. From the age it starts to the methods used, potty training is different around the world." | Document |
| How to Discipline Toddlers | As they test their independence, setting and enforcing limits lays the groundwork for good behavior. | Document |
| How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns | In order to help a kid who’s having a meltdown or tantrum, parents need to understand what’s causing it. This is hard because it could be fear, anger, frustration, or something else. Here is a helpful article from the Child Mind Institute. | Document |
| How to Help Your Child Develop Empathy | Practical tips on how parents and caregivers can help infants and toddlers develop empathy, and understand that others have different thoughts and feelings than they do. | Document |
| How to Talk about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health | Zero to Three, developed an infographic on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), that can help professionals talk about social and emotional development. | Document |
| IDEA Part C Primary Referral Source: Child Care | Early care and education professional's role as a primary referral source defined and described. | Tipsheet |
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