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Resources for Infant Toddler Professionals
2007 Archived Resource
The following Resources were posted to the Web site on January 11, 2007.
Videatives
Videatives are interactive media that combine text and video imagery in order to simulate for early childhood educators the goals, strategies and theories of infants and toddlers who are undergoing learning experiences. The coupling of video clips with narrative is meant to engage the viewer on a more active level, such that he or she is more aware of the information that the videative is trying to impart. Two examples of videatives provided on the website include a problem solving scenario involving a glue stick as well as a pretend play scenario involving children mimicking washing their hands. These videatives are both informative and interesting, as they demonstrate specific aspects of children's physical and social world.
www.videatives.com
National Network for Child Care
The primary function of this organization is to provide the viewers of its website with access to articles and resources about childcare and development. With regards specifically to infants and toddlers, the website has over sixty articles on infant and toddler development, focusing on issues such as biting, baby proofing, food options, etc. There are also resources in Spanish located on the website.
www.nncc.org
Parenting
Parenting magazine's accompanying website provides its viewers with an extensive Baby section which encompasses all information regarding infant and toddler development and care. The website offers parents and professionals information about infant and toddler development, childcare options, health, activities, lifestyle, etc.
www.parenting.com
Talaris Research Institute
This organization is dedicated towards improving the social, emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers. The Institute focuses in particular on language development in babies, and an article posted on the website with specific reference to this topic can be found at: http://www.talaris.org/spotlight_look.htm
http://www.talaris.org
2005/2006 Archived Resource
The following Resources were posted to the Web site on July 24, 2006.
Bringing Up Baby: Three Steps to Making Good Decisions in Your Child's First Years by Claire Lerner and Amy Laura Dombro
his book parents identify and enhance their type of parenting style through three steps: understanding the parenting style; meaningful and insightful observations of children; and, finally, how to make accurate and appropriate decisions based on the observations of children's behavior.
www.zerotothree.org/bookstore/pubDetails.cfm?pubID=2582
Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate Practice by J. Ronald Lally, Abbey Griffin, Emily Fenichel, Marilyn Segal, Eleanor Szanton and Bernice Weissbourd, published by Zero to Three
This book emphasizes the importance of establishing quality relationships between caregivers and children age birth to three. With an overview of child development as well as an in-depth examination of eight components necessary in quality childcare, this book provides a strong foundation for effective care and education. Also included in this book is a wonderful resource list for video series, research reports and informative references.
www.zerotothree.org/childcare.html
Character Development: Encouraging Self-Esteem and Self-Discipline in Infants, Toddlers and Two-Year-Olds by Polly Greenberg, published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
This book dedicates itself to improving the quality of childcare from adequate to high. Through a collection of articles, Greenberg hopes to implement new practices that encourage the optimal development of children.
www.naeyc.org
What You Can Do to Stop Disease in Your Child’s Day Care Center by the Bureau of Day Care
This article focuses on how to protect oneself and children against diseases as well as how to stop a disease from spreading. For example, it provides charts of the vaccines children need at each age, the amount of time needed before children can return to group care, as well as inform parents it is imperative to warn day care providers of any illnesses, allergies or other medical conditions their children may have.
www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/dc/dcstop.shtml
How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School by the Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning, published by National Academies Press
This book takes research findings and translates them into practice. By looking at neurological processes, the Committee recommends and suggests effective methods of teaching and examines when infants begin to learn.
www.nap.edu/html/howpeople1/
The following Resources were posted to the Web site on January 5, 2006.
National Network for Child Care
This organization and its website provides newsletters as well as articles and resources about the care of children of all ages. In the 'Articles and Resources' section, there is a specific area for Infants and Toddlers that allow providers or parents to read the most recent issues with child care.
www.nncc.org
A Guide to Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization, published by the Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
This piece of literature focuses on the interactive side of young children. Basic knowledge for the emotional and social development of children is given as well as research and suggestions for activities for infants and toddlers. It also includes an appropriate and inappropriate practices section.
www.pitc.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 897-5700
This service both advocates for those with communication disabilities as well as representing the professionals who treat these people.
www.asha.org
Toddlers and Parents: A Declaration of Independence by T. Berry Brazelton, published by Dell, 1989.
This book addresses the means to deal with the demanding needs of working mothers, fathers and daycare providers who work with toddlers.
A Good Beginning for Babies/Guidelines for Group Care by Anne Willis and Henry Ricciuti
Published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, this piece of literature helps establish the components necessary for setting up a successful child care program that will please the children, parents and providers.
www.naeyc.org
Journal of ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
The mission of this magazine is to promote and foster healthy development of children between birth and three years old through a series of informative and influential articles.
www.zerotothree.org
Programs & Services of Interest:
a. Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate
Practice - offers information on the general stages of development, criteria to use when in search of child care and comparisons between appropriate and inappropriate practices.
b. Parenting A-Z - provides information and answers to frequently asked questions or common problems parents find themselves facing.
c. Press Releases - keeps parents up-to-date on current issues, affairs and articles concerning all aspects of childhood and development.
d. The Policy Center - takes research findings on children and translates them into practice for parents and professionals.
e. Bookstore - offers a selection of literature that is recommended by the Zero to
Three staff and editors to read for further knowledge on practices.
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22901
(703) 620-3660
This periodical is specifically for parents who have children with special needs. Its articles update parents and professionals on new research findings as well as resources and the best methods to deal with their children’s problems. One section of the website is a comments area where parents or researchers or anyone can pose questions for experts to answer, post announcements or just share information on a number of topics ranging from autism to child care to obesity.
www.eparent.com
Exchange
This magazine is committed to supporting early childhood professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft early childhood environments where adults and children thrive – environments that foster friendship, curiosity, self-esteem, joy, and respect; where the talents of all are fully challenged and justly rewarded. Although geared towards professionals, this magazine has articles such as, “Encouraging Healthy Eating,” through which both parents and providers can learn appropriate practices for children of all ages in order to create healthy living environments.
www.childcareexchange.com
The following Resources were posted to the Web site on September 30, 2005.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This association advocates for the proper education for children and does so through research, reports and awareness of state requirements and regulations.
www.naeyc.org
National Infant and Toddler Child Care Initiative @ Zero to Three
This program provides information, including demographics and data, for each state in order to rank areas in order of those who are in need of the most aid to those who are doing well on their own. When the high-risk areas are located, the Initiative works with state government officials and a State Program Specialist to build up child care and promote healthy development and living. With all the information, the Initiative is also able to make suggestions and propose alterations in existing child care programs.
www.nccic.org/itcc
The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
The mission of this program includes 3 parts: “increase the availability and quality of child care for all children under age three; disseminate information that increases the practice of responsive, respectful and relationship based infant toddler care; and influence national, regional and local policies and practices so that the needs and interests of individual infants, toddlers, and their families are the foundation for all curriculum development and program activity.” Its website also offers a ‘Library’ section which lists a variety of resources as well as a virtual tour of facilities in California that are using the new program.
www.pitc.org
National Child Care Information Center
This center considers itself the link connecting new information and knowledge to families, providers, the public, policy makers and researchers. The website lists numerous state contacts, provides information on all types of services or issues ranging from Head Start to Quality Rating Systems to Early Learning Guidelines, and also offers assistance to parents trying to find childcare. The center educates people on childhood nutrition and obesity,
www.nccic.org
Better Brains for Babies
The mission of this organization is: "To disseminate research-based information about the importance of early brain development in infants and young children in order to educate parents, practitioners, policy makers, and the general public about practices and policies that can maximize the potential of Georgia's children." BBB hopes to spread awareness and educate on the importance of healthy development of a child's brain.
www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/bbb/
American Academy of Pediatrics
This service provides information and publications to ensure the best mental, physical and social health for all infants, toddlers, children and young adults.
www.aap.org
La Leche League International
This service provides information and publications to ensure the best mental, physical and social health for all infants, toddlers, children and young adults.
www.lalecheleague.org
Child Care Aware
This website offers resources and referrals for parents looking for childcare providers. It provides information on childcare in general as well as going into detail on how to find the right childcare facility for each particular child. (800) 424-2246
www.childcareaware.org
The Daily Parent by Child Care Aware
This newsletter provides resources for both parents and professionals, the latest information on child development as wee as help in finding quality child care.
www.childcareaware.org/en/dailyparent/
Touchpoints: Birth to 3
by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., published by Da Capo Press
As a pediatrician for many years, Brazelton took all the research and observations he compiled throughout his years and created this book. In it, one can find the details to children's development and warning signs before a change occurs. By covering a tremendous range of issues, this book is a great resource for parents, child care providers and even professionals.
www.perseusbooksgroup.com/dacapo/book_detail.jsp?isbn=020162690X
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