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We are experts in translating the science of early childhood development into real impact. 👶🧠 #BelieveInBabies #LEARNwithZTT #ThinkBabies

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Последние полгода я всё чаще думала о том, что хочется посмотреть на свою профессию под другим углом.

Но!, это не выгорание, наоборот, желание расти, углубляться, не бояться пересматривать то, что раньше казалось очевидным.

Мир стремительно меняется. Вместе с ним меняются дети, условия, в которых они растут, и вопросы, с которыми родители обращаются за помощью.

Хочу лучше понимать эти изменения и выбрала для этого не самый легкий, но очень интересный путь. Я лечу в Портленд, на международную конференцию по раннему развитию «ZERO TO THREE».

Здесь встретятся специалисты в области детства со всего мира, чтобы поделиться своим опытом.

Ключевые темы конференции этого года: как современные технологии и искусственный интеллект, влияют на детей, на обучение, на работу специалистов и на отношения в семьях. Вторая важная тема - психологическое состояние взрослых. Как поддерживать родителей в мире, полном перемен?

Буду делиться впечатлениями и открытиями прямо по ходу поездки. Я в предвкушении 😌

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GRANDPARENTS ARE MORE THAN FAMILY. THEY CAN BE A SPECIAL PART OF A CHILD'S WORLD.

A bedtime story. A warm hug. Someone who listens without rushing.

These little moments can mean so much to a child.

Research suggests that strong, positive relationships with grandparents are associated with better developmental outcomes in children.

WHY DO GRANDPARENTS MATTER?

LOVE & CONNECTION — Children can experience an additional source of emotional support.

FAMILY VALUES — Stories and shared traditions help children understand their family history.

PATIENCE & LEARNING — Spending time together creates opportunities to practise communication, kindness, and everyday life skills.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT — A caring grandparent can be another trusted adult during difficult moments.

But the quality of the relationship matters more than simply spending time together.

Not every child has grandparents nearby, and that's okay. Other loving, trusted adults can also play an important role.

MY PARENTING ADVICE:

Encourage meaningful family connections whenever they are safe, supportive, and welcomed by everyone involved.

Sometimes the greatest gift we give children isn't something we buy.

It's our time.

SAVE this parenting reminder. SHARE it with someone who treasures their grandparents.

Follow @parentnexa for research-informed child psychology, emotional development, positive parenting, and family bonding insights.

Research: Li et al., Journal of Family Theory & Review (2026).

#PARENTNEXA #Grandparents #ChildDevelopment #FamilyBonding #PositiveParenting ChildPsychology

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💛 Early support can open doors.

Children with prenatal opioid exposure may have support needs that emerge over time. Early intervention can help identify developmental needs, build skills, and give caregivers practical strategies for everyday life.

You don't need to wait for a formal diagnosis to ask questions or request an evaluation.
If your child is under 3, contact your state's early intervention program. For children 3 and older, contact your local public school district to ask about a special education evaluation.

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Fall is falling.

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One Week until we are in the studio, and we're planning our agenda now. What do YOU want us to talk about? Drop your topic in the comments and TAG who we need to find at the conference! Teachers, directors, coaches, your favorite infant and toddler people! We want to meet them. ♡

#unEDitedChatter #ZeroToThree #LEARN2026 #EarlyChildhood #InfantToddler #ECE #EducatorPodcast

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WHAT IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS MORE TIME BEFORE STARTING SCHOOL?

Not every child is ready for school at the same age.

A fascinating study from Denmark found that children who started formal school one year later showed lower inattention and hyperactivity scores.

The research, published in Health Economics in 2018, found benefits at age 7, with evidence that the effect continued at age 11.

BUT HERE'S WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW:

• School readiness is more than reading and counting.
• Emotional maturity and self-control matter.
• Play helps children develop important life skills.
• Every child develops at their own pace.

This does NOT mean every child should start school later. It also does not mean delaying school replaces ADHD assessment or treatment.

MY PARENTING ADVICE:

Before deciding when your child should start school, consider their social, emotional, and developmental readiness. Speak with their teacher or a qualified professional if you have concerns.

Childhood is not a race. Every child deserves the right support at the right time.

SAVE this parenting insight.
SHARE it with a parent preparing their child for school.

Follow @parentnexa for research-informed parenting tips, child psychology, early childhood development, and positive parenting.

Research: Dee & Sievertsen, Health Economics (2018).

#PARENTNEXA #SchoolReadiness #ChildDevelopment #ParentingTips #EarlyChildhoodEducation PositiveParenting

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Honestly, some days it’s a lot.

Raising two little humans under four, working full-time, trying to be present parents, good husbands, and somehow finding a little time for ourselves in between it all. Most days I’m out the door as the kids are just waking up and walking back in just in time for dinner, baths, and bedtime. And some days, that really gets to me. I wish I had more time with them. I wish I wasn’t always so tired. I wish I could slow it all down just a little.

And then there’s the weight of everything happening in the world.

Being a two-dad family in today’s political climate comes with its own set of worries. Add to the mix another school shooting, families being torn apart—literally separated or a parent killed by ICE, the unimaginable suffering in Gaza, the war in Ukraine that’s been going on for years due to the Russian invasion, and the constant economic and political uncertainty.

It’s heartbreaking.

Sometimes I’ll find myself sitting in the car after work, scrolling through the news, feeling completely overwhelmed and wondering what kind of world Poppy and Duncan are going to grow up in.

And then I come home.

These two are usually climbing all over each other, laughing hysterically, fighting over something ridiculous, or Poppy is squishing Duncan’s face while he thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world.

I can’t really explain it. Their laughter, their little personalities, the way they love each other so fiercely (even when that love gets a little aggressive).

It’s the best part of my day.

Every single day.

They bring me back to myself. They remind me what actually matters when everything else feels so loud. And in a way I never really understood before becoming a dad, they make me feel connected to something bigger than myself. God, spirit, whatever you want to call it. I see it in them. In their innocence, their joy, and the way they love without even thinking about it.

I’ve also been thinking a lot lately about how incredibly fortunate we are.

We have a safe home. Food on our table. Two beautiful, healthy kids who get to fall asleep every night knowing they’re loved.

We have the privilege of building a life together as

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I love teaching early childhood educators about the growing brain and the critical role care caregivers play in building a sturdy neurological foundation for all future learning, communication, execution functioning, emotional regulation and resilience 🧠

Thank you @lifecayman for your ongoing leadership and collaboration.

@zerotothree

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Two fields shape the same family, and they rarely talk to each other.

Perinatal mental health. Infant and early childhood development.

One is about what a parent is carrying. The other is about what a baby is communicating. In real life, they’re happening in the same room, at the same 3 am moment — but parents get sent to one place, and providers get trained in the other.
That gap is why @the_infant_therapist and @mindfulstarts started Bonded from the Start.

This is a podcast for the parent who’s wondering if this is normal, and for the clinician who wants language for what they’re already seeing. We’re not doing tips-and-tricks.

We’re doing curiosity, developmental science, and the parts of this work that don’t fit neatly in a handout.

Because support shapes outcomes. And because none of us should have to figure this out alone.

Launching October 7th. Follow along here!

#bondedfromthestart #postpartum #toddler #podcast #parenting

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We want to honor and acknowledge those families who have and to face this unimaginable tragedy and to remember their babies that were taken far too soon.

But we also want to bring awareness to how this loss impacts older siblings who may be too young to understand the full context, but was aware of a sibling. We struggle with language around grief and loss, even when talking to other adults, so talking to a young child is even more difficult.

But there are resources out there. Here are some additional resources below:

@postpartumsupportinternational has pregnancy and infant loss support groups

@zerotothree has resources for how to talk to your child about loss and how to answer some of their tricky questions that may come up

@rtzhope provides a directory for providers and support groups for your local area along with their own support groups and retreats.

Losing a baby during pregnancy or within the first year is devastating and unimaginable, but it happens. You do not need to face your grief alone or struggle to support your child that is with you in their grief.

#pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #pregnancyandinfantloss #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth #siblinggrief #griefandloss

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Healthy babies begin with supported mothers 🤎

Our own Breea Wainwright, LMFT, is speaking at the ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Her session, “Healthy Babies Begin with Supported Mothers: Addressing Black Infant Disparities Through Maternal Mental Health Care,” is about a simple truth: when we care for Black mothers’ mental health, we’re also caring for their babies.

🗓 Wednesday, October 28
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM PT

If you’re at LEARN, come see the session and say hi. If you can’t make it, follow along here for highlights.

#BlackMaternalHealth #PerinatalMentalHealth #InfantMentalHealth #ZTTLEARN2026 #bgmhfoundation

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