Although researchers no longer adhere to the notion of fixed stages of development (Siegler 2016), the norms Gesell established are still used today by psychologists, educators, and pediatricians to predict developmental changes.
Thanks to a nationwide parent education initiative called Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), an increasing number of librarians are focusing on helping parents interact with their young children in meaningful ways to increase vocabulary development.
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Donna C. Celano, Jillian J. Knapczyk, Susan B. Neuman
In a recent study, my research colleagues and I found multiple benefits for children, families, and caregiving staff when COC is successfully implemented.
The key to mathematics with toddlers (and infants) is sportscasting—talking aloud using self-talk, parallel talk, and reflective speech—to highlight math concepts.
While participating in the diaper-changing routine, Lilly is learning language and self-help skills, and developing autonomy, self-regulation, and other capabilities.
كان الاحترام -التعامل باهتمام- هو السمة الأساسية التي بُنيت عليها قيم وأفعال من لاحظتهم من المعلمين على مدى أكثر من ستة أشهر في أحد مراكز الأطفال والرضع الأربعة الخاصة بمؤسسة تشايلد سبيس والتي أمتلكها أنا وزوجي
Respect—treating with consideration—was the overarching feature behind the values and actions of teachers I observed for more than six months in one of the four Childspace infant and toddler centers that I co-own with my husband (Christie 2011).
Brazelton was deeply concerned about the conditions and contexts in which families raise children, how these can disrupt children’s development, and what might be done—through research, policy, & practice—to foster more favorable environments for families
As young children grow, their communication skills become more complex. They learn to understand and use language to express their thoughts and feelings and to connect with others.
Tips from a licensed foster parent and early childhood educator on the best ways to support children in the foster care system, including resources that will help provide a safe and nurturing environment that assists individual needs.
A preschool teacher asked the families of her preK-4 program to reflect on their children’s experiences before the end of the school year. Read what they had to say, as well as the teacher's own observations about the impact of preschool learning.
The power of the words we use with children is like no other! Here are some practical tips for ensuring our conversations with children are positive and meaningful.
إن الممارسة الصارمة وتلك الملائمة من الناحية التنموية، تعتبران ضروريتين للتعليم بمرحلة الطفولة المبكرة؛ وإذا ما تم القيام بهما على نحو سليم، فإن كل منهما سوف يعزز الآخر
The years of toddlers and twos should be some of the most joyful years for you and your child. These children grow by leaps and bounds—walking, talking, laughing, singing, helping, and gaining new life experiences every day.
The best available evidence tells us that more guns leads to more violence, and that child-access prevention laws, in particular, can reduce injuries and deaths.
