5 Ways to Raise a Reader… Starting from Birth
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The "Missing"
First Year
ZERO TO THREE and the Bezos Family Foundation are excited to share the findings from a comprehensive research effort of parents of children aged birth to five.
While parents have a general understanding that what happens in a child’s early years can last a lifetime, many don’t realize the critical importance of the first year of life. Understanding what children are taking in and learning during daily interactions can help parents nurture their child’s healthy development.
Tuning In: Parents of Young Children Tell Us What They Think, Know and Need revealed that a notable portion of parents miss the mark on what is happening with their baby’s development by months, or even years. ZERO TO THREE calls this misalignment of knowledge and expectations the “Missing” First Year.
To address the “Missing” First Year, ZERO TO THREE has created resources designed to help raise awareness about the critical importance of connections in the first months and years of babies’ lives. The materials provide tips that can help parents and caregivers nurture babies’ brain development starting at birth, including building language and communication skills, raising a reader from the get-go, and putting brain science into action.
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Featured Resources
What’s Going On in Your Baby’s Mind in the First Year? 5 Ways to Put Brain Science into Action
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Blog: What’s Going On In There? A Sneak-Peek Into Your Baby’s Brain
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Let’s Talk About It: 5 Ways to Build Babies’ Language and Communication Skills from Birth
A growing body of research reveals just how important it is for babies to be exposed to lots of language, starting at birth. Here are five ways to build strong language skills from birth.
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Explore more resources from ZERO TO THREE's national parent survey.
