As I continue to research information on the Zero to Three website, the information I have found most relevant to me professionally are the tips on childcare. The tips range from socialization, early language and literacy development and information on how care givers partnering with parents promote healthy development.The Zero to Three website also has a link to an article on resilience. The article breaks down resilience into parts so educators can better understand it. ways that Early Childhood professionals can help parents and young children foster resilience include identifying strengths and building on resources. This article really helped me to look at the importance of resilience. The website adds to my understanding of how politicians support the early childhood field with an article “A Community Action Guide”. The article talks about how local politicians in local communities are in support of that support the “whole child” or “whole family”. Other new insights about issues and trends in the early childhood field on the Zero to Three website are the articles that discuss policies and programs that support strong families. The articles are on basic needs, home visiting parent education and child welfare.
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Hello Alycia,
Thanks for sharing the information on how the politicians are supporting programs that will help build strong families; hopefully the lawmakers will continue in giving their support.
Alycia,
I have not been disappointed yet in anything that I’ve seen or heard from Zero To Three. They have a ton of great information for early childhood educators. I like to read your blog each week just to see what new information you may have happened upon! You mentioned policies that support strong families – isn’t this just fantastic?! I agree that family/parent education is an important issue. More parents need to be better educated in a variety of subjects and ways in which they can help their child to become more resilient and successful.
Amanda