Parenting Together Pathway Available for Families
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has launched the Parenting Together Pathway to provide high-quality information on early childhood topics for caregivers.
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The Parenting Together Pathway provides families the opportunity to learn more about brain development, play, interactions and relationships, technology, child care, and advocacy to better support their children’s healthy growth. Additional videos will be released through 2021.
The Parenting Together Pathway currently includes six topics related to early childhood:
The Beautiful Brain - This presentation provides an overview of how the brain develops during early childhood. Caregivers will learn about the impact of interactions, environments, and trauma on a child’s brain, and develop an understanding of how strong brain development can be effectively supported through fun and engaging activities.
It’s More Than Just Play: The Role of Play in a Child’s Life - This presentation provides an overview of the types of play and how play benefits young children. Caregivers will learn about how they can support playful learning.
Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary - This presentation provides an overview of positive interactions between children and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn to recognize moments of connecting, sharing, growing, and belonging in everyday moments.
The Role of Technology in Caregiving and Caregiving Experiences - This presentation provides an overview of how technology can be resourceful in caregiving experiences. Caregivers will learn how integrating technology into children’s daily routines, including play, can be fun and supportive towards their development.
How to Choose High-Quality Child Care - This presentation provides an overview of important characteristics to look for when searching for child care. Caregivers will learn about the various aspects of child care that attribute to high quality interactions and experiences.
Becoming A Child’s First Advocate - This presentation provides an overview of advocacy, its definition, and the role it plays for young children and their families. Caregivers will learn about various campaigns related to early childhood and how they can become and advocate for all children.
Visit the Trying Together website to view video content for the Parenting Together Pathway.