‘Be the parents you want to be’- VIDEO

Stress and Resilience: How Toxic Stress Affects Us, and What We Can Do About It

From Center on the Developing Child:

When the stress in your life just doesn’t let up, and it feels like you have no support to get through the day—let alone do everything you need to do to be the best parent you can be—

VIDEO: Communication in non-verbal people with CP (cerebral palsy)

From CanChild: Continue celebrating WorldCPDay by having a look at our newest video

It is about communication in non-verbal people with CP.

Musa, Hunter, Marshall, and their families show how technology enables them to play, communicate, learn, work, and have fun.

We at CanChild are so proud and th

Important new book from New Zealand, ‘Earlybird’ for parents and children to explore together the experience of premature birth

Written by Julie Burgess-Manning and illustrated by Jenny Cooper

Guided and co-edited by Dr Patricia Champion, MBE, PhD - Founder of the internationally recognized CHAMPION CENTRE (an Early Intervention Centre in Christchurch) and Trustee of the Champion Foundation

Professor Linda Gilkerson, PhD. Er

Engaging young children and families as design partners in the learning process: Reflections from an inclusive preschool classroom in Washington, DC, US

"At the beginning of the year, Michael refused to participate in any scribbling or drawing activities, completely avoiding writing utensils.

"As we built on Michael’s interests and engaging him in the creative process, he gradually developed the self-confidence to explore his fine motor strengths.

‘Every Possibility – A parents guide: Early childhood intervention’ a wonderful new booklet from Australia

“With one person who knows you; you don’t have to double up on conversations, you only need to relay information to one person.” (Lisa – Parent)

From the introduction:

This booklet is a guide to help you to get the best out of therapy for your child. We hope it will boost your confidence in working

Managing Bladder and Bowel Issues in Nurseries, Schools and Colleges

Please spread the word

News from ERIC: In response to requests from families, schools and health care professionals, we’ve teamed up with Bladder and Bowel UK to produce comprehensive, best practice guidance and practical information on bladder and bowel issues for school leaders, propriet

CHILDWISE Pre-School Report 2019 – Available to pre-order now

'...the unprecedented access to connected devices, the explosion of child-focused content,

and the merging of physical and digital worlds.'

Paid content

From Childwise: “The Pre-School Report talks to more than 1,000 mums and dads of 0-4 year olds across the UK, to help provide a comprehensive unde

Report: Designing Universal Family Care

State-Based Social Insurance Programs for Early Child Care and Education, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Long-Term Services and Supports

Extract from Executive Summary

'The dynamics of work and family life have shifted over the past several decades, but public policy has not kept pace with work