We're wrapping up our month-long celebration of #BrainBuilding that's easy to do on day 1, like this simple activity that helps your baby learn that objects can stand for other things.

Running out of ideas to keep your little one busy? Read more about how parents can provide space and time for movement and play. #Parenting #HomeVisiting #Parents

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Temperament is neither something a child chooses nor something that parents create in their child. It is very important for children to be accepted for who they are. bit.ly/3CHuzDX

Singing songs and nursery rhymes is the very start to a child's reading journey!

Check out this video on Colorin Colorado: Family Literacy Tips for Babies: Singing Songs and Nursery Rhymes colorincolorado.org/video/family-l…

"You were made to be awesome." -Kid President #MondayMotivation

Creating a safe & trusting relationship builds a foundation for your LO to feel supported as they learn & grow. During a quiet moment, sit or lay near your baby. Do they look at you? If they make sounds or smile, make sounds or smile back. You're having a #BrainBuilding convos!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Iruka for two EC GPS events TUESDAY Feb. 28th at Noon and at 7:00pm. Learn more about how we can ALL (parents, teachers, schools, communities) partner together to build success for our youngest learners! #CASEeffect @D87_GPS @glenbardPAT

Today we honor the humanity, love and labor of women everywhere ♥️

"Requiring your kids to do chores on a regular basis may be associated with them having better academic performance and problem-solving skills, according to research from La Trobe University." Find out why: neurosciencenews.com/child-chores-b…

By using multiple representations of the numbers 1 through 4, this game focuses children on the attribute of quantity of small sets and helps them build a more robust NUMBER SENSE. With a downloadable, printable card set! earlymath.erikson.edu/match-em-all-d… #kinderchat

Lifesaving work is happening in #LosAngeles. Great piece from LAist that features #HomeVisiting and other services that can help connect birthing people with doulas that'll empower them to advocate for themselves during the birth process and beyond. laist.com/news/health/do…

"When you play with a baby, follow their lead! Play games they show an interest in and, when possible, let them determine how long to play + when to move on to something else." 100%! 5 #BrainBuilding games from our partners HarvardCenter: harvardcenter.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/upl…

Support nonprofits in our community by participating in Giving DuPage Days! givingdupageday.org/organizations/… via GiveGab is now Bonterra

Today is the LAST day to support our efforts for families across our community! Check out GIVING DUPAGE DAYS (via smore.com) smore.com/tbuvs-giving-d…

Dads strengthen development when they take an active role early and often in the lives of their children, even before they are born. Use our FREE toolkit to learn how to gauge your #homevisiting program’s #father friendliness. #FathersDay parentsasteachers.org/products/promo…

Here's a #VroomTip for your next walk outside. Get your child to tune in to the sounds around you – what do they hear? Make a song of these sounds and get your little one to add new sounds they hear! 🎶 For more excellent #BrainBuilding tips, head to Vroom.org!

Laundry time? Give your little one a chance to explore textures before you fold. Pass clothes to them & ask how each feels. Soft, rough, thin? This game helps your child "think like a scientist" because they use their senses, including touch, to understand the world around them.

❗Reminder❗ WIC Mobile Clinic is bringing care to the community! WIC Mobile Clinic will be at Forest Glen School today, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm. View other upcoming events below. To see future events, visit dupagehealth.org/752/WIC-Mobile…

Thanks to all the families who came out to John Schroder ECC for a family concert with Jim Gill!!! So much fun and singing and dancing! #CASEeffect John Schroder Early Childhood Center