As I have been looking through the Zero to Three website, I have found the entire section under "Behavior & Development" to be the most useful tool to my work at this time. It is user-friendly and has numerous links of information that I have already used in finding informaiton about sleep habits for young infants.
I have not yet come across anything that is personally controversial. The organization I work for often uses much of the inforamtion from Zero to Three as a resource guide. Because I have not used this website before this course, I wanted to have a better grasp on it for my organization's standing. This also may influence my thoughts on the website not being controversial. However, one section provides details on child abuse and maltreatment, which often gets opinions stirring when looking into the policies and preventative efforts involved.
The website also offers a section on public policy where it provides information on recent policies at both state and federal levels. There are many resources and tools for policymakers and advocates as well as any other professionals inquiring about the early childhood field. One of the statements made by the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center is that the organization "promotes good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences for all infants and toddlers, with special emphasis on those who are the most vulnerable and in need." It is a resource for economists, scientists, and politicians to gain information and support the early childhood field.
One resource provided in the website is about issues and trends about physical helath of infants and toddlers. In reading the article "Good Nutrition Feeds Healthy Development and a Healthy Future" (link is attached below) I gained insight about the WIC and CACFP programs which support healthy nutrition. This trend toward nutrition programs is making great advancements in the healthy development of children starting prenatally.
http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/Nutrition.pdf?docID=9081
Thank you for sharing the website Zero to Three. I know several people that work in that association. Their mission is very obvious that they have passion for the children. Especially getting a early headstart in life at the early age.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the information on policy and procedures, this will be very helpful to me. I need to familiarize my self with policy regarding early childhood. This will be most helpful.
This information seems to be really helpful and I will most definitely look into it because some of the information I was totally unaware of. Thanks Karen!
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