Describes an infant and toddler public library program called "Mother Goose Time." It is a language enrichment program that uses rhymes, songs, and books to lay the foundations of listening, learning, and literacy. Activities are planned according to the babies' motor skills--they are divided into two groups, "prewalkers" and "walkers". A list of…

This manual provides basic information for caregivers of infants. Part One discusses the dependency of infants on adults; home-based, center-based and parent education programs; and provides samples of forms used in infant programs to record the developmental needs and progress of children. Part Two suggests skills and activities appropriate for…

This resource list of printed materials and videos is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The resources cover various subjects concerning…

This paper annotates research "stories" on the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is intended to be used by early childhood professionals as a basis for teaching parenting courses and helping families in stressful situations. The references are organized by topic area: (1) child abuse; (2) attachment; (3) fathering; (4) infant…