Materials to Share with Patients and Families:
Reach Out and Read Book List- sorted by age in months
Adventures in Parenting - from the National Institutes of Health, an excellent resource on how to be an successful parent. Includes information by age group for children.
Nine Steps to More Effective Parenting -9 positive steps to help guide parents to be better and more fulfilled.
The Playbook- Activities parents can do at home with their baby or young child and the importance of play.
On the Move: The Power of Movement - provides parents with information about the importance of physical movement in a child’s physical, intellectual, communicative, and emotional development. Also provides fun physical activities for parents to play with children broken down by age range.
Support Your Child's Relationship Building Skills- describes the importance of establishing emotional connections through trust and intimacy throughout the early years of life. Provides tips and activities for parents to encourage emotional-relationship development in their children.
Nurturing Your Child's Development - provides age-specific summaries of infant brain development, skills being acquired and activities for parents to promote healthy psychological development.
Family History Projects for You and Your Grandchildren- the following projects are perfect starting points for passing on your history and having fun with your grandchildren. In fact, the AARP suggests getting the grandchildren to help “so they can learn and start to connect the past and present.”
Toddlers Who Bite - why toddlers bite, what to do when it happens, and how yourchild candevelop more acceptable ways of expressing herself and meeting her needs.
Toddlers and Challenging Behavior -why toddlers offer up their share of challenging behavior and read up on the different ways you can help them learn to express their strong feelings in acceptable ways.
Meal Ideas for Children - available to help guide parents through meal planning for children organized from age from 4 months to 24+ months.
Traveling Parents Checklist- serves as a guide for parents who travel away from home.
When a Child is Inconsolable- when a child is upset, “all” a caring adult can do is be there—and that is plenty.
Promoting Learning-What you can do! - how to engage in play with your child and become an active participant in your child's learning.
The Power of Play -learn about the importance of play and activities to do with your toddlers and children.
Preparing Your Toddler for Preschool- many two- and three-year-olds are starting preschool programs in the fall. Learn what you can do to make this big transition easier for your child. You'll also find a timeline for all the things that need to be done to prepare for preschool and guidance on saying a "good good-bye" on your child's first day.
Supporting Early Math Skills - everyday activities and routines provide ample opportunities for counting, sorting, and problem-solving.
School Readiness Interactive site - a web-based, interactive learning tool designed to help parents and caregivers support their young children's early learning. You'll find age-based information on how children develop the four key skills—language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self-confidence and self-control—that are critical to later school success.
How Does Play Encourage Literacy? - guide for parents on how early play contributes to the development of their child’s early learning and literacy skills.
The Magical Parenting Power of Storytelling -The importance of storytelling for children's develoment, understanding of the world around them, impart life lessons, and strengthen the bond between parent and child.
