This week, I ordered the closure of all early childhood education programs, but we recognize that health workers, first responders, grocery employees + others on the front-line need access to child care. Today, we posted a list of emergency programs: 🔗: sforce.co/2UcjPrn

Helpful guide city services we are here for you #COVIDー19 Immigrant Advancement - Boston Boston Public Health Commission Office of Housing @BOSfoodaccess @EconDevBoston Age Strong City of Boston DoIT BostonPublicSchools

Am I hungry? Am I overstimulated? Do I need exercise? Some helpful questions for you and your child, along with tips for managing stress in these challenging times. pbs.org/parents/thrive…

Resource for family-serving orgs in Greater Boston: Basics Insights sends parents 2 text msgs. each wk with tips for taking advantage of the learning moments in their child's everyday routines. To learn more&get your org started with a free acct, email [email protected].

Join Vital Village fireside chat with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @bostonbasics and Countdown to Kindergarten TODAY at noon! Register: bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #pediatrics #Boston #ParentingInAPandemic #Census2020 Renee BoyntonJarrett

Check out Countdown2Kinder's YouTube channel for a great lineup of story times and other activities for little ones!

We are excited to partner w/ WGBH and MA Dept of Early Education and Care on a collection of resources for families of young children. Complete four activities and enter into weekly raffles for a chance to win a $25 gift card, courtesy of Stop and Shop. Learn more here: bit.ly/WGBHFamilyFun

🗣 We are delighted to present the national streaming premiere of our documentary #NoSmallMatter. Join us on 6/25 for the live town hall and screening event: nosmallmatter.com/june25

Dr. Ron Ferguson reads the Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin. Join in this special reading by Boston Basics Founder. For more information on The Basics and to receive text with activities visit thebasics.org @bostonbasics youtu.be/x1TTb8S34jI

Tomorrow night, Basics founder Ron Ferguson and his co-author, Tatsha Robertson, will join Raising a Reader MA's #livewithanauthor series to talk about their book The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children. See below for registration details.

Tonight! Co-authors of The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Ronald Ferguson of harvardkennedyschool @bostonbasics and natatsha christel of The New York Times are joining Raising a Reader MA for #livewithanauthor presented by PNC Bank raisingareaderma.extendedsession.com

We’ve partnered with WGBH and MA Dept of Early Education and Care to share free activities for families w/ infants and toddlers available in English and Spanish. Complete four activities a week and enter a weekly raffle for a prize! bit.ly/WGBHFamilyFun #FamilyFunatHome

Parents of infants & toddlers: We’ve teamed up with WGBH and MA Dept of Early Education and Care for #FamilyFunAtHome. Register for our Basics Insights text messaging program, do activities w/ your child, and enter weekly raffles!

Babies are learning language from the moment they are born. Every time you talk, sing, or point, you are helping to build their language skills. Learn more about The Basics Principles by visiting the Infants and Toddlers section of the Family Fun at Home. buff.ly/2OJYZfk

"Things that we need to do with infants and toddlers are not things that cost a lot of money. It's really about interacting with them, being responsive to them." ow.ly/XEyw50AOHoU

Our Leadership Fellows, through their Community Impact Projects, are spreading the word about positive parenting. This Friday, join our Fellows, in partnership with @bostonbasics and @E_Boston_Social, for a free parenting workshop. Details below:

We’re reviving our newsletter and the April issue is out! Read on for updates and recommended resources: bit.ly/tbb423. To join our mailing list, visit thebasicsboston.org.

During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, learn about the 5⃣ fun, simple, and powerful ways to boost early brain development and learning for all children from birth to age 3 from our partner @bostonbasics ⤵️ vimeo.com/646170820

ICYMI: Check out our summer newsletter to learn about exciting partnerships, new data on how we’re impacting families, and ways to get involved: bit.ly/457nqII To sign up for our mailing list, visit thebasicsboston.org.