Healthy Emotional Development
Georgetown Center for Children and Families Highlights Growing Rate of Uninsured Infants and Toddlers
Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families published the report Rate of Uninsured Toddlers and Infants on the Rise in partnership with Think Babies. This analysis shows an alarming increase in the rate of uninsured young children, drawing on data from before the COVID-19 crisis, raising Continue Reading
NCSL Highlights Infant-Toddler Issues with State Legislators
In 2020, Think Babies continued a partnership with the National Conference of State Legislators, highlighting the needs of babies at legislator convenings and through several publications. This includes recent blog posts on the topics of the child care workforce and ...
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COVID-19 Resources from Think Babies National and State Partners
Think Babies national and state partners are focused on how to meet the needs of babies and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partners shared the following resources with ZERO TO THREE, including federal and state policy recommendations and guidance to professionals and parents on supporting early development during this challenging time. While we’re pleased to share the wealth of resources from our partners, please note that it does not represent endorsement of the content incl...
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Opinion: Colorado Babies Cry Out for Policy Changes
Op-ed from ZERO TO THREE Chief Policy Officer Myra Jones-Taylor and Charlotte Brantley, President & CEO of Think Babies state partner Clayton Early Learning discussing the State of Babies Yearbook 2019 and the need for policies and investments to support infants, toddlers and their families in Colorado.
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“Strolling Thunder” Hits Washington
Video from NBC news highlights families’ stories from Strolling Thunder 2019 and their legislative asks, especially access to paid leave.
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Kids Count Outlines Priorities for Early Years Development
Article from Providence Journal outlines the 2019 policy priorities of Think Babies state partner Rhode Island Kids Count.
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Strollers Descend on Raleigh to Push for Policies Supporting Infants and Toddlers
Article from Education NC provides a summary of North Carolina’s second Strolling Thunder event held on April 8, 2019 by Think Babies state partner organizations the North Carolina Early Education Coalition and Child Care Services Association.
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State of Babies Yearbook 2019: Data for Policymakers and Advocates
The state where a baby is born makes a big difference in their chances for a strong start in life. For the first time, ZERO TO THREE and Child Trends are telling the state-by-state story of America’s babies. The data can be used by policymakers and advocates to identify and act on the challenges facing the youngest members of society.
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Helping Babies and Toddlers Thrive: A Look at Recent State Legislation
This policy brief from NCSL provides an overview of recent state legislation that supports infants, toddlers and their families, including state laws that: improve access to and quality of child care, ensure parents have time to bond with young children, and empower parents to support their child’s healthy emotional and physical development.
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NBCDI Releases Baby Brain Builders: Tools and Tips for Parents
In partnership with the Think Babies campaign, the National Black Child Development Institute has published a resource providing tips to parents on practical ways to nurture their child’s healthy development, as well as how to become an advocate for policies that will help babies and families to thrive.
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