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Parenting Infants and Young Children
Find information on parenting infants and young children, including special issues such as infant crying, brain development, and sudden infant death syndrome.
Brain Development
ZERO TO THREE
Frequently asked questions and age-based information on nurturing child and brain development in infants and toddlers.
Early Years Are Learning Years
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Short articles for parents and other adults living with children to provide information on the importance of early years for children's learning and all aspects of development.
The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
Karp (2002)
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Designed for parents of newborns, this book discusses why babies cry and strategies for calming babies.
Healthy Steps for Young Children
Healthy Steps
Materials for parents and health professionals to promote child development and enhance well-child care.
Infant and Toddler Care Training for Parents and Families
Texas AgriLife Extension Service & Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Offers free online training to caregivers of infants and toddlers. Topics addressed include child development, nutrition, safe sleep, early learning, and selecting and communicating with child care providers.
National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
Provides quality information on prenatal and infant care to health care professionals, parents, and policymakers. The website includes information on the text4baby campaign.
SIDS: "Back to Sleep" Campaign
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Campaign for reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), this website provides information to parents about placing healthy babies on their backs to sleep.
Toddlers and Challenging Behavior: Why They Do It and How to Respond
ZERO TO THREE (2009)
Explains the need for parents to help toddlers navigate the tides of strong emotions that occur during the developmental age of 2 and 3, includes several tips for parenting toddlers.
Understanding Infant Crying
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Information for parents on normal infant crying, a parent's story about crying, and research on crying.