Child Development for Families Course Resources

Lesson 101

• The Use of Telehealth to Improve Children’s Access to Health Care a Telehealth Learning Series
  Article with links to active telehealth programs, programs in closeout, and a map of Telehealth Resource Centers (TRCs)
• Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Program Site
  Article explaining what early childhood systems are and introducing programs working to improve development in children
• Help Me Grow Site
  Homepage of Help Me Grow with resources for families and providers to support the well-being of children
• Project Launch Website
  Article introducing Project LAUNCH and its purpose
• Pediatric Care Coordination Curriculum: An Interprofessional Resource to Effectively Engage Patients and Families in Achieving Optimal Child Health Outcomes, 2nd Edition
  PDF explaining what Pediatric Care Coordination is and why it’s important
• Cognitive and Behavioral Impact on Children Exposed to Opioids During Pregnancy Article
  Article discussing perinatal opioid exposure and its impact on child development
• Prenatal Opioid Exposure: Neurodevelopment Consequences and Future Research Priorities Article
  Article discussing the consequences of prenatal opioid exposure with a focus on the outcome of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
• Building Early Social and Emotional Relationships with Infants and Toddlers Article
  PDF of a book about building and maintaining healthy relationships with children
• Parents Favorites Resource Page
  Article with resources for parents to better understand children and their needs
• Discussion Guide: Increase Healthy Start and Home Visiting Staff Knowledge of Opioid Use Among Pregnant Women
  PDF with information regarding opioid use disorder in pregnant women and the ways that Healthy Start and home visiting can address it
• Brazelton Touchpoints Center Website
  Article with links to learn more about the models and theories behind Brazelton Touchpoints
• Home Visiting’s Two-Generation Approach: Supporting Primary Caregiver Education, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Children’s Well-Being Guide
  PDF explaining the relationship between the two-generation approach and home visiting

Lesson 201

• Why it is play important?
  Article about the benefits and necessities of play for children
• The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development
  Article discussing how play influences the development of children
• The Use of Telehealth to Improve Children’s Access to Health Care a Telehealth Learning Series
  Article with links to active telehealth programs, programs in closeout, and a map of Telehealth Resource Centers (TRCs)
• Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Program Site
  Article explaining what early childhood systems are and introducing programs working to improve development in children
• Help Me Grow Site
  Homepage of Help Me Grow with resources for families and providers to support the well-being of children
• Project Launch Website
  Article introducing Project LAUNCH and its purpose
• Pediatric Care Coordination Curriculum: An Interprofessional Resource to Effectively Engage Patients and Families in Achieving Optimal Child Health Outcomes, 2nd Edition
  PDF explaining what Pediatric Care Coordination is and why it’s important.
• Cognitive and Behavioral Impact on Children Exposed to Opioids During Pregnancy Article
  Article discussing perinatal opioid exposure and its impact on child development
• Prenatal Opioid Exposure: Neurodevelopment Consequences and Future Research Priorities Article
  Article discussing the consequences of prenatal opioid exposure with a focus on the outcome of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
• Building Early Social and Emotional Relationships with Infants and Toddlers Article
  PDF of a book about building and maintaining healthy relationships with children
• Parents Favorites Resource Page
  Article with resources for parents to better understand children and their needs
• Discussion Guide: Increase Healthy Start and Home Visiting Staff Knowledge of Opioid Use Among Pregnant Women
  PDF with information regarding opioid use disorder in pregnant women and the ways that Healthy Start and home visiting can address it
• Brazelton Touchpoints Center Website
  Article with links to learn more about the models and theories behind Brazelton Touchpoints

Lesson 301

• How to create a safe play space for baby
  Blog post listing and explaining ways to ensure that your baby is safe in their play space.
• 9 ways to make your backyard a safer place to play
  Blog post with tips for parents to keep their children safe while they play outside
• 9 Things Your Babysitter Needs to Know
  Article discussing information that parents should give to a babysitter in order for them to properly care for the child
• Parents and Me Time
  Article about how busy parents are and the effect that this has on their eating habits
• Talking to children about divorce
  Article providing information about how to talk to children of various ages about divorce and the reactions that they may have
• Play and Cognitive Resources (CDC)
  Article of PDF links for parents to learn more about child development
• Positive parenting tips (CDC)
  Article with information regarding child development, positive parenting, safety, and health at every stage of a child’s life
• Stories for baby (Birth to Three)
  Article about the importance of reading to babies and the changes you should make while reading to them as they mature
• Creating a safe place for baby
  Article discussing how to make your home safe for a baby before you bring them home and before they start to crawl
• Babysitter needs
  Article to guide parents in choosing a safe babysitter for their child
• NICHD pregnancy “Things to Do”
  Article with tips for moms to follow in order to promote a healthy pregnancy
• 0 to 3 bedtime stories
  Article with links to various bedtime stories for babies and toddlers
• You Baby’s First Words
  Article about when your baby will begin to speak, if you can teach babies to talk, and what to do if you’re concerned about a speech delay
• Discussion Guide: Increase Healthy Start and Home Visiting Staff Knowledge of Opioid Use Among Pregnant Women
  PDF with information regarding opioid use disorder in pregnant women and the ways that Healthy Start and home visiting can address it
• Brazelton Touchpoints Center Website
  Article with links to learn more about the models and theories behind Brazelton Touchpoints
• The Use of Telehealth to Improve Children’s Access to Health Care a Telehealth Learning Series
  Article with links to active telehealth programs, programs in closeout, and a map of Telehealth Resource Centers (TRCs)
• Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Program Site
  Article explaining what early childhood systems are and introducing programs working to improve development in children
• Help Me Grow Website
  Homepage of Help Me Grow with resources for families and providers to support the well-being of children
• Home Visiting’s Two-Generation Approach: Supporting Primary Caregiver Education, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Children’s Well-Being Guide
  PDF explaining the relationship between the two-generation approach and home visiting
• Project Launch Website
  Article introducing Project LAUNCH and its purpose.
• Pediatric Care Coordination Curriculum: An Interprofessional Resource to Effectively Engage Patients and Families in Achieving Optimal Child Health Outcomes, 2nd Edition
  PDF explaining what Pediatric Care Coordination is and why it’s important
• Prenatal Opioid Exposure: Neurodevelopmental Consequences and Future Research Priorities Article
  Article discussing the consequences of prenatal opioid exposure with a focus on the outcome of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
• Building Early Social and Emotional Relationships with Infants and Toddlers Articles
  PDF of a book about building and maintaining healthy relationships with children
• Parents Favorites Resource Page
  Article with resources for parents to better understand children and their needs

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