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EARLY START PLUS
Developmental Materials Resource List
The DevelopmentalMaterialsResource List has been developedby the Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA) as a resource for EarlyStartFamily Resource Centers to use in the implementation of Early Start Plus. Inclusion of resources on this list does not imply endorsement or promotion of the company/organization, its content, services, therapeutic treatment options, or products. The FRCNCAstrongly encourages families to speak with their physicians/health care professionals about their particular healthand developmental concerns. DDSand FRCNCA do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this List.
Entries marked with * indicate that information is available in a language other than English.
The ABC's Of Child Development
Developmental Milestones For Your Child's First Five Years
www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc
Children grow and develop at different rates. While their pathways through childhood differ, most pass a set of predictable milestones along the way. The information presented here offers a map that can help you follow your child's journey.
About.com – Preemies
www.preemies.about.com/
Includes a section on “Preemies at Home” which has a wide variety of articles including information on NICU discharge, adjusting to life with a preemie and preemie milestones.
Act Early Materials
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly
Order, download, and print fact sheets, milestones checklist, posters, a growth chart, materials in other languages, Resource Kits and more.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)*
http://www.asha.org/publications/literacy/lit-products.htm
Has brochures, slide wheels and posters on topics such as ‘How Does your Child Hear and Talk?”, “Getting your Child Ready for Reading and Talking”, and the importance of early intervention available for purchase. Articles are also available in Spanish. Please note that this website is aimed at professionals.
Baby Center.com
www.babycenter.com
Join BabyCenter to receive weekly emails that detail your child's development. Plus get your FREE weekly planner with no-stress ideas to help new moms survive!
Baby’s First Test
www.babysfirsttest.org
This website is an objective resource for expecting and new parents to learn about newborn screening and is a place for families and health professionals to share their questions and experiences. Baby's First Test is a central site that brings together stakeholders and provides easy access to newborn screening resources from community groups, government agencies and public organizations. This resource also features condition specific information, state information, family videos, and a Community Corner section, where visitors can learn about reliable sources of information pertaining to maternal and child health.
Beyond Play Toys
www.beyondplay.com
Great resource for toys suggested by a parent and director of a Family Resource Center.
Beyond Playoffers you the most extensive selection of products for young children of all abilities - from infants and toddlers to children in the early elementary grades. We carry a wide selection of fun and educational products in all areas of child development, as well as specialized products for early intervention and special needs. Our catalog and web site are for professionals of all disciplines, as well as for parents and caregivers.
We put a lot of thought and consideration into product selection. We consult with ateam of professionalswho all work with young children, and are experienced in different areas of child development and special needs. They contribute their invaluable insight and experience to help us select great products for you.
Birth to Five: Watch Me Thrive!
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ecd/watch-me-thrive
Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!is a coordinated federaleffort to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them. The site contains a wide variety of resources and information on screening, developmental milestones and parenting tips for families and providers.
Bridging Apps
www.bridgingapps.org
A volunteer community of parents, therapists, doctors and teachers who share information on how to use the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with people who have special needs. Provides afunding sources directory so you can look for help paying for an iPad or other mobile device. Their mission is to bridge the gap between technology and people with disabilities.
Bright Futures*
www.BrightFutures.org
Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Raising Healthy Infants, Children and Adolescents. Downloadable and available soon for ordering in English and Spanish. Also available: Promoting Health Child Development, Promoting Community Relationships and Resources.
Center for Early Leaning Literacy (CELL)
http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/pgparents.php
Includes downloadable infant, toddler and preschooler ‘Practice Guides’ which cover literacy learning, vocalizing and listening, gestures and signing and much more.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)*
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/family.html
Offers a wide variety of training modules and articles designed based on input gathered during focus groups with program administrators, T/TA providers, early educators, and family members about the types and content of training that would be most useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of young children. The content of the modules is consistent with evidence-based practices identified through a thorough review of the literature. Some materials available in Spanish.
Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/features/ScreeningNewborns/
This links to an article on the importance of newborn screening which includes tips for parents and links to many additional resources.
Child Development Institute
http://childdevelopmentinfo.com
This website is designed to provide the information and tools parents need to understand their unique child / children and to enable them to help each child develop into the successful human they were meant to be. Includes information on development, learning and parenting.
Children’s Home Society of California*
www.chs-ca.org
Family Education Program brochures (available in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Vietnamese) free of charge:
Choosing Child Care; Communication; Exercise; Family Time; Food for Your Baby’s First Year; Managing Anger; Nutrition; Positive Discipline; Safety; Self-Esteem; Separation; Sleep; Special Needs – Information for Parents; Staying Healthy; Stress; Toilet Teaching with Tears; When a Child Bites; When Is Your Child Too Ill to Go to Child Care?
Also available in English and Spanish: Activity Book for Children; Character Growth Chart, and Development Stages Wheel.
Communication Development: A Parent’s Guide*
www.speechlanguageinfo.myefolio.com/main/home
Available in English, Spanish and Chinese, this is an online guide to communication development for parents. The purpose of the guide is to provide current information about topics related children's speech, language, and communication development that may be helpful to parents. In this guide, you'll find information on commonly asked questions.
ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange
http://www.hclib.org/BirthTo6/ELSIE.cfm
Find delightful picture books recommended by librarians that are perfect for reading aloud to young children. Searchable by keyword for recommended books on a specific topic.
Family Voices
www.Familyvoices.org
Families Partnering With Providers (http://www.familyvoices.org/admin/work_caring/files/partnering_providers.pdf),
Parents Partnering With Managed Care Plans (http://www.familyvoices.org/admin/miscdocs/files/ParentsPartnering.pdf)
First 5 California*
http://www.first5california.com/parents
Comprehensive website in English and Spanish offers information on health, development, learning activities and supports. The website was built to be highly interactive and engaging for users, while also providing extensive health and early learning content.It was designed with a tone that is inspiring and encouraging for new parents and those seeking help.It will also be regularly updated with new resources, interactive features, and the latest research-based information.
First 5 New Parent Kits
www.ccfc.ca.gov/kit.asp
First 5 California offers all new and expecting parents in California theKit for New Parentsfor free. Valued at $75, theKitcontains all the parenting information, advice and useful tips first-time parents need to best prepare for the joys and challenges that lie ahead. Single Kits may be ordered by calling 1-800-KIDS-025. Organizations need to contact their local First 5 Commissions to obtain Kits to distribute. (http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/county/county_map.asp)
Firstsigns.org
www.firstsigns.org
This website offers parents and professionals important information about healthy development, how to monitor it, and how to know when a child has deviated from a healthy developmental path. It focuses on the key social, emotional, and communication milestones and the red flags that may require an immediate evaluation. The site strives to help work through the range of concerns and realities that many parents face, and provide suggestions as to how parents, concerned friends, family members, and even healthcare professionals can describe their concerns to those who can help.
Good Toys for Young Children
www.naeyc.org/toys
Information on selecting the safest and most appropriate toys for young children.
Graham’s Foundation
http://www.grahamsfoundation.org
Graham’s Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded by parents in memory of their son, Graham. Its mission is to offer practical and emotional support to parents of premature babies. The foundation supports parents by providing care packages during their journey in the NICU and transition home and the website provides a place for parents to share their stories and find support.
Head Start*
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/For%20Parents/Everyday%20Parenting
This site contains dozens of articles on everyday parenting including sections on ‘Parents as Teachers’, ‘Family Life’ and ‘Fatherhood’. Some articles are available in Spanish.
Healthychildren.org
www.healthychildren.org
Searchable articles on parenting and child development including information on preemies.
Helping Your Preschool Child*
With activities for children from infancy through age 5
www2.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/part.html
How well children will learn and develop and how well they will do in school depends on a number of things, including their health and physical well-being, social and emotional preparation, and language skills and general knowledge of the world. This booklet highlights techniques parents can use to encourage their children to develop the skills necessary for success in school and life by focusing on activities that make learning fun.
To order copies of this publication in English or Spanish write to:
ED Pubs
Education Publications Center
U.S. Department of Education
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398
orfaxyour request to: 301-470-1244 oremail your request to: orcallin your request toll-free:1-877-433-7827(1-877-4ED-PUBS). If 877 is not yet available in your area, call 1-800-872-5327 (1-800-USA-LEARN). Those who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a teletypewriter (TTY), should call 1-800-437-0833.
How I Learn Tablet*
www.naeyc.org/store
Learn the milestones of average child development from a child’s perspective. Based on the NAEYC brochure “Toys: Tools for Learning”, this tablet (8½”x11", 50 sheets per tablet)covers motor, language, and social skills from birth to eight years old.English front, Spanish back.From Learning ZoneXpress. $10.00 per pad.
Kids Growth*
http://www.kidsgrowth.com
KidsGrowth.com is a unique Web site tailored specifically toward the concerns and interests of today's parents. The site was developed and created by well-respected medical leaders in the field of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Members of the Medical Advisory Board oversee all KidsGrowth content, thereby guaranteeing its medical accuracy. The site contains links to thousands of articles including growth charts adjusted for preemies. Some articles are also available in Spanish.
KidsHealth
www.kidshealth.org
KidsHealth provides a wide variety of information on children’s health and development. Each article in the ‘Parents’ area includes links to related features.
KidsSmart Early Learning and Technology*
http://www.kidsmartearlylearning.org/
Whether you are just becoming comfortable with technology or have been using it for years, this site will help you understand what's possible when it comes to young children and computer time. The site contains: KidSmart Comics- comic strips featuring parents discussing learning, computers, and kids; Things You Can Do- a list of useful ideas and suggestions to help you get the most out of your family's PC; and School Link- concrete teacher tips, overviews of classroom issues and other tools that your child's teacher may use. Some downloadable software is offered. This site is available in multiple languages.
Minnesota Parents Know
http://parentsknow.state.mn.us
Includes an A-Z searchable topics list, a section on child development by age and a Baby Express Email Parent Newsletter
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development
The ‘Learning and Development’ page contains a collection of resources specifically For Families including a wide variety of articles on child development and learning.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
This site provides an interactive checklist for users to check off a child’s skills and track development from birth to 5 years. Additional information about ongoing research is also presented. Information is also available in Spanish.
National NIDCAP Center
www.nidcap.org
National office and training site of Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP), supporting the growth and development of premature infants and helping to improve the quality of their care and the support for their families.
Noodle Soup
Noodlesoup.com
1-800-795-9295
Noodle Soup of Weingart Design specializes in developing low-literacy, low cost, well illustrated, easy-to-read materials that inspire pregnant women, new moms or parents to take care of themselves and do their best for their children. Noodle Soup produces low literacy materials that promote perinatal education, postpartum care, immunization, nutrition and early childhood development, always encouraging good parenting skills includingthe Amazing Baby Parent Pack with developmental milestones by age, "I Love it When..." coloring books and "Who's that? It's me!" keepsake book which provides parenting tips along with a way to document baby's first year - a great resource for NICU grads as the milestones are notconnectedto a particular age. Many products can be customized. See Customized Products in the categories bar to the left or call toll free at 1-800-795-9295 for help.
Parents of Premature Babies Inc. (Preemie-L)
www.preemie-l.org
A non-profit foundation supporting families with children born six weeks or more before their due date. Website has links to discussions forums, listserv's, frequently asked questions and advice, selected resources, medical and internet abbreviations, and a recommended booklist.
Pathways Awareness*
www.pathwaysawarness.org
Assure the Best for your Baby’s Physical Development
Brochure available in Spanish and English. 12 - 17 cents each depending on quantity. Also downloadable in Hebrew, Polish, French, German, Bosnian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Portuguese.