BABY CARE BASICS: FOR THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER, by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., and Nancy Poland, R.N. Video. 1991. Provides insights into newborn behavior and gives parents a glimpse of what they can do to better understand baby's needs. Tips and techniques to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience. How to ensure a safe ride for parent and baby.

BABY CARE BASICS: FOR YOUR BABY'S EARLY MONTHS, by Ross Laboratories. Video. 1991. Covers immunizations, daily care, and safety. Shows how to bathe, diaper, dress and care for a new baby. Explains why following doctor's immunization schedule is important. Shows some simple precautions to take to make a home and car safe for baby.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: BATH TIME, by Professional Partnership . Video. 1988. Handouts to accompany video, printed in Spanish and English, offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers, and parents.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: CALMING THE BABY, by Professional Partnership. Video. 1988. Handouts, printed in English and Spanish, and video offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers and parents.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: FEEDING YOUR BABY, by Professional Partnership.  Video, 17 minutes.  1998.  Handouts to accompany video, printed in Spanish and English, offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers, and parents. 

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: HANDLING, DIAPERING, AND DRESSING, by Professional Partnership. Video. 1988. Handouts, printed in English and Spanish, and video offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers and parents.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: PLAY TIME, by Professional Partnership. Video. 1988. Handouts, printed in English and Spanish, and video offer a reassuring approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Clear step-by-step demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers and parents.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: POSTPARTUM CARE, from the Professional Partnership. Video. 1998. Handouts to accompany video, printed in Spanish and English, offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers, and parents. English.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: SAFE AND SOUND, by Professional Partnership. Video. 1988. Handouts, printed in English and Spanish, and video offer a reassuring approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Clear step-by-step demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers and parents.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: SIBLING PREPARATION, from the Professional Partnership. Video. 1998. Handouts to accompany video, printed in Spanish and English, offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers, and parents. English.

BABY CARE WORKSHOP: WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK, from the Professional Partnership. Video. 1988. Handouts to accompany video, printed in English and Spanish, and video offer an approach designed to build confidence through mastery of practical skills. Demonstrations by real parents and their babies. Designed and produced by a collaboration of doctors, nurses, teachers, and parents. English.

BABY MASSAGE: EXERCISE: A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP FOR BABY AND YOU, by ActiVideo. Video. 1989. Parents can massage their baby following along on the video to soothe, relax, and have fun together for a special kind of bonding experience.

BRINGING UP BABY: NBC NEWS TODAY, by NBC News. Video. April 16, 1997. A series of TV spots on young children. Brain development and windows of opportunity. Music and brain development. Balancing parenting and work. Communication - learning language. Moral development.

BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIOR, by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.  Video, 16 minutes.  2001.  This video, Part 3 in the 1,2,3,4 Parents! Video Library, describes how encouragement helps children learn positive behavior at an early age. It also stresses to parents the importance of taking care of themselves as well as their children.

BUILDING HEALTHY MINDS: THE SIX EXPERIENCES THAT CREATE INTELLIGENCE AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH IN BABIES AND YOUNGER CHILDREN, by Stanley Greenspan, M.D., with Nancy Breslau Lewis. Book. 1999. The author identifies the six most crucial and irreplaceable experiences which enable children to reach and expand their full intellectual, emotional, and moral potential as human beings. The material in this book is based on findings from the author's research.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION: INFANCY THROUGH PRESCHOOL, by Pauline H. Turner and Tommie J. Hamner. Book. 1994. Written for beginning students training for careers in child care/ early childhood programs, this book provides an overview of the development of children examined from three aspects: cognitive domain, affective domain, and physical and motor domain. It also includes examples of how these can become part of a daily program.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE SERIES: COME PLAY WITH ME, by Judith Myers-Walls. Video. 1988. Video and guide, part of the A Child in Your Life Series.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE SERIES: HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE DAY: STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES, by Judith Myers-Walls. Video. 1988. Video and guide, part of the A Child in Your Life Series.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE SERIES: MY HOW YOU’VE GROWN!, by Judith Myers-Walls. Video. 1988.  Video, part of the A Child in Your Life series, about development in early childhood.

A CHILD IN YOUR LIFE SERIES: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, by Judith Myers-Walls. Video. 1988. Video, part of the A Child in Your Life series, about stress reduction and finding support system.

CÓMO ESCOGER UNA GUARDERÍA PARA SU BEBÉ, from Children’s Home Society of California.  Video, 20 minutes.  1996.  In this video, both parents and child care providers talk about the process of selecting child care. Viewers hear the concerns of parents and see how their solutions worked out. The voice-overs in the video are in Spanish; the original soundtrack was in English. There is also a checklist in Spanish enclosed to help parents as they visit and interview different child care settings. There is an English version, Selecting Child Care for Your Baby, and a curriculum guide so the content can be taught in a group setting.

CREANDO EL FUTURO (WORDS FOR THE FUTURE): EARLY CHILDHOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION KIT, from National Latino Children’s Institute.  Curriculum.  2000.  The purpose of Creando el Futuro is to provide Latino families with vital information concerning brain development in the first three years of life. This curriculum kit uses the strengths of the Latino community and innovative outreach strategies. This kit contains a Community Coordinator’s Handbook (in English); 75 Consejos de mi tia in Spanish and English; Un recetario de actividades, bilingual family activity masters for copying; and a CD-ROM with a PowerPoint presentation for parent workshops and child care staff development, masters for workshop handouts, masters for the Consejos de mi tia, and masters for Un recetario de actividades.

CRYING BABY, SLEEPLESS NIGHTS: WHY YOUR BABY IS CRYING AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT, by Sandy Jones. Book. 1992. The author soothes overwrought parents and helps them identify the source of their baby's suffering.

CUIDADO INFANTIL DE CALIDAD: HACIENDO LO MEJOR PARA USTED Y PARA SU HIJO, from I Am Your Child.  Video, 30 minutes.  1999.  Hosted by Cristina Saralegui, this video - in Spanish - contains information about why quality child care is important for a child’s healthy development, what parents and caregivers should look for in choosing child care, questions to ask a potential caregiver, and important information to communicate with a caregiver. A 16-page booklet accompanies the video.

LAS DIEZ MEJORES IDEAS DE LILY PARA SER MEJORES PADRES, by Crommie & Crommie.  Video, 12 minutes.  2000.  In this video in Spanish, “Lily,” a mother of a young child, shares the ten most important things to know about raising children, from physically showing them you care, to teaching them the rules of safety, to stressing the importance of school. Lily encourages new parents to do their best and reminds them that support is available for the asking. It includes a brief discussion guide, also in Spanish.  Available in English as Lily's Ten Best Ideas for Being a Better Parent.

DISCIPLINA: ENSENANDO LIMITES CON AMOR, by Dr. Antonia Novello.  Video, 31 minutes.  1999.  This video in Spanish, hosted by Dr. Antonia Novello, includes information on why a child actually looks for limits, techniques for setting effective limits from the start, why a firm but gentle approach is the most effective, how parents can manage their own emotions and avoid physical punishment, and why the limits children learn in the first few years build a foundation for the rest of their lives. An 8-page booklet accompanies the video.

DISCIPLINE AND BEYOND, by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.  Video, 13 minutes.  2001.  This video, Part 2 in the 1,2,3,4 Parents! Video Library, teaches parents non-violent discipline skills for 1 - 4 year-olds and how they can set rules their toddlers can understand and follow.

DISCIPLINE: TEACHING LIMITS WITH LOVE, by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton.  Video, 27 minutes.  1999.  This video, hosted by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, includes information on why a child actually looks for limits, techniques for setting effective limits from the start, why a firm but gently approach is the most effective, how parents can manage their own emotions and avoid physical punishment, and why the limits children learn in the first few years build a foundation for the rest of their lives. An 8-page booklet accompanies the video.

DISCIPLINE WITHOUT SHOUTING OR SPANKING: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST COMMON PRESCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, by Wyckoff, Ph.D., and Barbara C. Unell. Book. 1984. Offers effective, practical, nonviolent options for correcting the most common behavior problems.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTION TIPS, by Nina Sazer O'Donnell. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. These action tips can be used to spark creative thinking about improving early childhood programs and services in a state or community. They may be shared in a variety of formats for newspapers, magazines, services ads, as handouts to spark discussions at community meetings, or whatever ways the reader can imagine.

EARLY CHILDHOOD S.T.E.P: SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX, by Don Dinkmeyer, Sr., Gary D. McKay, James S. Dinkmeyer, Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., and Joyce L. McKay.  Curriculum.  1997.  This curriculum for parents of children under six, is designed to be experienced in a group led by a facilitator. It describes a democratic approach to parenting and applies S.T.E.P.’s principles and methods to the challenges of parenting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The curriculum kit includes 3 closed-captioned videos, a Leader’s Resource Guide, a parent handbook, and publicity aids.

EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION WITH PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, by Dr. Martha Farrell Erickson and Karen Kurz-Riemer, M.Ed. Audio. 1999. Audiotaped interview includes a print transcript and supplemental materials.

THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF THE TODDLER, by Alicia F. Lieberman.  Book, 244 pages.  1993.  Discusses the emotional importance of early relationships; early anxieties for when parents divorce; toddlers in child care; the challenges and different types of toddlers.

EMPIEZA CON AMOR: LOS PRIMEROS TRES MESES: COMO CONECTAR CON TU HIJO, from Civitas. Video. 2000. This video, hosted by Cristina Saralegui, focuses on a parent’s relationship with an infant during the first three months of life. Based on the latest research in early childhood development, it highlights five guidelines that will help all parents create a responsive and enriching environment for their young babies, the key to helping them to learn about their new world. Spanish.  Available in English as Begin with Love.

¡EMPIEZA YA! EQUIPO DE RECURSOS PARA LA EDUCACION INFANTIL / START NOW! EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE KIT, from El Valor.  Curriculum.  2000.  This curriculum, in Spanish and English, includes a videotape for parents, a discussion guide for the group facilitator, and 4-fold brochures about the development of young children. The aim of the curriculum is to show Latino parents that from birth, children need to be enriched through reading, communication, music and play every day. The first half of the video presents the information in Spanish, and in the second half the same parents present the same information in English.

FIRST FEELINGS: MILESTONES IN THE EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR BABY AND CHILD, by Stanley Greenspan, M.D., and Nancy Thorndike Greenspan.  Book, 247 pages.  1989.  This book is designed to show parents how to recognize the key stages of a child’s emotional growth, while guiding and enhancing early psychological development. It covers such topics as encouraging curiosity and independence; handling temper tantrums, aggressiveness, and sibling rivalry; stimulating - and over-stimulating - a baby; evaluating and dealing with one’s own emotional responses; and developing a positive and constructive parenting style.

THE FIRST TWO YEARS: WHAT LILY LEARNED, by Crommie & Crommie.  Video, 13 m,inutes.  1991.  In this video “Lily,” a mother of a young child, joins a support group of other young mothers. She learns many things from these women, including what she can expect from her daughter at various stages of development. She also learns that babies need a wide range of experiences to learn and grow. the video reviews the many major responsibilities of a parent during the first two years, including scheduling the child for regular check-ups, feeding, and checking for signs of illness. Also, parents are told that it is important to take quiet time for themselves, and to slow down.  Also available in Spanish as Los Primeros 2 Años: Que Aprendio Lily.

THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN: LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, Richard E. Behrman, M.D., Editor. Journal. 1995. Contents include: Long term Outcomes of Early Childhood Programs Analysis and Recommendations; Long Term Effects of Early Childhood Programs on Cognitive and School Outcomes; Long Term Effects on Early Childhood Programs on Social Outcomes and Delinquency; Two-Generation Programs: Design, Cost, and Short-Term Effectiveness; The Role of Program Quality in Producing Early Childhood Program Benefits; The Role of Schools in Sustaining Early Childhood Program Benefits; Changing Demographics: Past and Future Demands for Early Childhood Programs; Links Between Early Childhood Programs and Maternal Employment in Three Countries; Translating Research Findings into Large-scale Public Programs and Policy; Health Insurance Coverage;] Revisiting the Issues: The Uniform Adoption Act.

THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN: LOW BIRTH WEIGHT, Richard E. Behrman, M.D., Editor. Journal. 1995. Contents include: Low birth Weight: Analysis and Recommendations; The Problem of Low Birth Weight; The Direct Cost of Low Birth Weight; The Role of Basic Science in Preventing Low Birth Weight; The Role of Obstetrical Medical Technology in Preventing Low Birth Weight; The Role of Social Change in Preventing Low Birth Weight; The Role of Prenatal Care in Preventing Low Birth Weight; GThe Role of Lifestyle in Preventing Low Birth Weight; Evaluation of Neonatal Intensive Care Technologies; Access to Neonatal Intensive Care; Long Term Developmental Outcomes of Low Birth Weight Infants; Evidence-Based Ethics and the Care of Premature Infants; Unintentional Injuries; and State Initiatives to Provide Medical Coverage for Uninsured Children.

GOOD BEGINNINGS LAST A LIFETIME, from the Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network. Video. 2000. This video describes what to look for to select quality child care. It stresses the importance of quality care for children. English.

GOODBYES: HOW TO SAY "SEE YOU LATER" TO YOUR LITTLE ALLIGATOR, by Nancy Hall and Peggy Schmidt. Book. 1996. Offers various schools of thought on handling separation, allowing parents to make the appropriate decision for their families.

EL HABLAR Y LOS LIBROS: EL LENGUAJE ES LA CLAVE, by Angela Notari-Syverson, Mary Maddox, and Kevin Cole.  Video.  1997.  This video illustrates the important role of language in everyday life and briefly describes how young children develop language. It emphasizes the role adults play in helping children learn language. Discusses how looking at picture books helps young children build language. There are also another video, El Hablar y el Jugar and a trainer’s manual in this series.  Also available in English as Talking and Books:  Language Is the Key.

EL HABLAR Y EL JUGAR: EL LENGUAJE ES LA CLAVE, by Angela Notari-Syverson, Mary Maddox, and Kevin Cole.  Video.  1997.  This video illustrates the important role of language in everyday life and briefly describes how young children develop language. It emphasizes the role adults play in helping children learn language. Discusses how adults can build children’s language during play. There are also another video, El Hablar y los Libros, and a trainer’s manual in this series.  Also available in English as Talking and Play: Language Is the Key.

IN THE INTEREST OF MINDS: THE POWER OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS' CONFERENCE: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 27-28, 1998 - COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, a Conference. Audio. 1998. Dr. Judith Goodman says children learn language and acquire language skills during critical periods of their early development. Find out when and how second language should be taught.

IN THE INTEREST OF MINDS: THE POWER OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS' CONFERENCE: EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 27-28, 1998-COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, a Conference. Audio. 1998. Children's behavior is affected by genetics and the environment. Dr. Paul Eslinger tells about the implications for practitioners.

IN THE INTEREST OF MINDS: THE POWER OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS' CONFERENCE: MUSIC DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 27-28, 1998 - COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, a Conference. Audio. 1998. Hear Dr. Gordon Shaw talk about how music is valuable in the development of a child's spatial-relationship abilities.

IN THE INTEREST OF MINDS: THE POWER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION, by the Governor's Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. Executive summary of the report of the Governor's Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education.

IN THE INTEREST OF MINDS: THE POWER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION, by the Governor's Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. Full report from the Governor's Commission on Early Childhood Care and Education.

INFANT AND TODDLER SLEEP DISRUPTIONS, by Saul L. Brown, M.D., and Helen Reid, M.S.W. Audio. 1988. A discussion for parents about the sleep patterns and sleep disruptions of children from birth through the toddler years.

INFANT ATTACHMENT: PAST AND PRESENT, by Dr. Martha Farrell Erickson. Audio. 1993. Guided self-study defines and differentiates the concepts of attachment and bonding. Identifies the skills and process involved in developing a secure infant-parent attachment. Participants can become familiar with resources for infant mental health and attachment and with music as another medium for relating to the problems and concerns of high-risk parents and their infants.

INFANT MASSAGE: A HANDBOOK FOR LOVING PARENTS, REVISED AND UPDATED, by Vimala McClure.  Book, 241 pages.  2000.  The author, the founder of the International Association of Infant Massage, helps parents master the techniques of infant massage so they can incorporate this healing art into their babies’ lives. The book describes how massage benefits children, easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, and helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. Photographs demonstrate each stroke.

INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CAREGIVERS, by Janet Gonzalez-Mena and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer. Book. 1996. This book is designed for anyone involved in the caregiving and education of infants and toddlers. It emphasizes respect for the individual child and focuses on the personal experience of the reader. English.

KEYS TO PARENTING YOUR FOUR YEAR OLD, by Meri Wallace., M.S.W., C.S.W. Book. 1997. A guide to understanding the four-year-old language, emotional, intellectual and motor development, behavior, relationships and first school experiences; as well as advice about discipline, daily routines and more. Parents can learn how to foster positive parent-child communication to raise a happier, more self-confident child.

LANGUAGE IS THE KEY: A MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE BUILDING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, by Angela Notari-Syverson, Mary Maddox, and Kevin Cole.  Curriculum, 92 pages.  1999.  This is a training manual to accompany the videos Talking and Books, Talking and Play, El Hablar y los Libros, and El Hablar y el Jugar. Language Is the Key is an educational program for professionals and paraprofessionals who work with young children with language disorders. It specifically targets children from linguistic minority backgrounds and their families. The program and strategies are also appropriate for teachers and parents of children ages 2 -4 who are developing typically. This training manual includes instructions and reproducible materials to accompany the video-based program.  In English and Spanish.

MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN CHILD CARE, by Janet Gonzales-Mena. Book. 1993. A text designed to increase caregiver sensitivity to different cultures' practices and values, and to improve communication and understanding between caregiver and parents.

THE NEW BABY, by Judith Rothman, M.S.W., Helen Reid, M.S.W., and Saul L. Brown, M.D.  Audio.  1988.  Responses to questions on a warm line about newborn development, the adjustments babies must make to the world they are now in, and how parents can help them.

NEWSWEEK SPECIAL EDITION: YOUR CHILD BIRTH TO THREE - NEW INSIGHTS, by Richard M. Smith, Editor-in-Chief. Journal. 2000. This special edition, focusing on early childhood development, examines how particular parenting styles affect a child’s genetically influenced traits and abilities; the contributions of nature and nurture in the behavioral differences between boys and girls; new research on how "neuronal circuits" develop as children acquire language; the effects of early nutrition on long-term health; and high-tech breakthroughs in infant cardiac surgery. English.

NURSING MOTHER, WORKING MOTHER: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR BREASTFEEDING AND STAYING CLOSE TO YOUR BABY AFTER YOU RETURN TO WORK, by Gayle Pryor. Book. 1997. Everything a working mother needs to know about the basics of breastfeeding: how to go on a business trip without having to wean, and much more. Readers discover that breast-feeding is the easiest way to feed a baby.

NURSING MOTHER'S GUIDE TO WEANING, by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S., and Linda Ziedrich. Book. 1994. Discusses when to wean, how to wean, ensuring good nutrition, weaning to a bottle vs. a cup, mother-led vs. child-led weaning, tips for working mothers, and more.

NURTURING INFANT DEVELOPMENT, by Magda Gerber. Audio. 1991. Objectives for this guided self-study include: basic trust in the child to be an initiator, an explorer, and self learner; an environment suitable for a developing child; time for uninterrupted play; freedom to explore/ interact with other infants; involvement of the child in all care activities as an active participant; and utilize/understand the importance of selective intervention and help parents/educators be "anticipatory" towards the needs of infants.

OUR SACRED GIFTS: AN OJIBWE PERSPECTIVE ON TODDLERHOOD, by Phyllis White Shield Gough. Curriculum. 1990. Pages of flip chart present visual symbols and slogans significant to culture and spirituality of Ojibwe tribe.

PARENTING THE FUSSY BABY AND HIGH NEED CHILD, by William Sears M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N. Book. 1996. A book for parents of fussy babies who want to be held all the time and older children who are stubborn, opinionated, and demanding. The authors show how responsive parenting can turn these challenges into advantages and demonstrate that despite tough beginnings, these children develop wonderful trust, sensitivity, and confidence, and provide rewarding parenting experiences.

PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN, by Dr. Jeffrey S. Morrow. Audio. 1992. Discusses the Adlerian approach to parenting through S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) and Active Parenting programs.

PARENTS' BOOK OF TOILET TEACHING, by Joanna Cole. Book. 1983. Guiding a child when he or she is ready, this book will turn toilet teaching into a natural, growing experience. Discusses instilling reassuring daily routines, reinforcing success, talking to a child about the potty, bedwetting, alleviating stress, and more.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS - FACILITATOR'S GUIDE, by Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, and Carol Delzer. Curriculum. This training program brings the philosophy of Alfred Adler and Rudolph Dreikurs to life through activities. Is to be used with the book Positive Discipline for Preschoolers by Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin and Roslyn Duffy. There are four levels in this program. The first is the content of the book. The second level is "process," referring to actual activities. The third invites participation through role-playing and problem solving or "modeling." The fourth is "self-awareness," gaining a deeper understanding of one's beliefs, issues, and special needs.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE THE FIRST THREE YEARS, by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., Cheryl Erwin, M.A., and Roslyn Duffy.  Book, 281 pages.  1998.  This book describes how to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is both capable and confident. It includes suggestions on how to encourage independence and exploration while providing appropriate boundaries; how to use non-punitive methods to instill social skills and positive behavior; how to recognize when a child is ready to master the challenges of sleeping, eating, and potty training and how to avoid the power struggles that may come with these lessons; and how to understand what the latest in brain development research says about raising healthy children.

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SOLVING PRESCHOOL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, by Eva L. Essa, Ph.D. Book. 1990. Considers influences of developmental, environmental, and medical factors on children's behavior. Outlines structure of compatible positive guidance techniques.

PRESCHOOL PARENTING CONCERNS, by Dr. Patricia Libbey. Audio. 1996. Self-study guide to learn awareness of "Parenting Works", PBS-TV series, utilize research-based education key concepts of "Parent Works", identify 13 top preschool parenting concerns, list cornerstones of 3 parenting styles, and reinforce parents helping parents.

LOS PRIMEROS 2 AÑOS: QUE APRENDIO LILY, by Crommie & Crommie.  Video, 13 minutes.  1992.  In this video “Lily,” a mother of a young child, joins a support group of other young mothers. She learns many things from these women, including what she can expect from her daughter at various stages of development. She also learns that babies need a wide range of experiences to learn and grow. The video reviews the many major responsibilities of a parent during the first two years, including scheduling the child for regular check-ups, feeding, and checking for signs of illness. Also, parents are told that it is important to take quiet time for themselves, and to slow down.

QUALITY CHILD CARE: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD, by I Am Your Child.  video, 27 minutes.  1998.  Hosted by Maria Shriver, this video contains information about why quality child care is important for a child’s healthy development, what parents and caregivers should look for in choosing child care, questions to ask a potential caregiver, and important information to communicate with a caregiver. A 16-page booklet accompanies the video.

THE SECURITY BLANKET, by Selma Semmelman, M.A., Helen Reid, M.S.W., and Saul L. Brown, M.D. Audio. 1988. Discussion on transitional objects which relieve tension and stress in the normal development of toddlers.

SEPARATION I & II, by Karen Tenenbaum, M.S.W., Helen Reid, M.S.W., and Saul L. Brown, M.D. Audio. 1988. Using format of simulated calls to parenting warm line, discusses children's separation issues.

SINDROME DE MUERTE INFANTIL SUBITA: UN VIDEO SOBRE COMO AYUDAR A PREVENIR LA MUERTE DE CUNA, from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Video. 1999. A video for helping to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Spanish.

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME: A VIDEO ON HELPING TO REDUCE THE RISK, from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Video. 1999. A video for helping to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. English.

SUNDAY EVENING BANQUET, by Penelope Leach. Audio. 1998. Audiotape of session from Parents As Teachers 7th annual International Conference June 28-30, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. English.

SUNDAY OPENING SESSION, by Jeff W. Lichtman, M.D., Ph.D., and Mildred Winter, M.Ed., Ph.D. Audio. 1998. Audiotape of session from Parents As Teachers 7th annual International Conference June 28-30, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. English.

TALKING AND BOOKS: LANGUAGE IS THE KEY, by Angela Notari-Syverson, Mary Maddox, Rosita Romero, and Kevin Cole.  Video.  1997.  This video illustrates the important role of language in everyday life and briefly describes how young children develop language. It emphasizes the role adults play in helping children learn language. Discusses how looking at picture books helps young children build language. There are also another video, Talking and Play, and a trainer’s manual in this series.  Also available in Spanish as El Hablar y Los Libros: El Lenguaje Es la Clave.

TALKING AND PLAY: LANGUAGE IS THE KEY, by Angela Notari-Syverson, Mary Maddox, Rosita Romero, and Kevin Cole.  Video.  1997.  This video illustrates the important role of language in everyday life and briefly describes how young children develop language. It emphasizes the role adults play in helping children learn language. Discusses how adults can build children’s language during play. There are also another video, Talking and Books, and a trainer’s manual in this series.  Also available in Spanish as El Hablar y El Jugar: El Lenguaje Es la Clave.

TEACHING PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: A CURRICULUM IN 12 SESSIONS, by Laura S. Wetzel. Curriculum. 1996. Developmental approach to help parents understand and relate appropriately to child behavior at different ages and stages of development, 0-5 years.

TEENS PARENTING SERIES: DISCIPLINE FROM BIRTH TO THREE, by Jean Warren Lindsay and Sally McCollough. Book. 1991. How a child is taught and nurtured during the first 3 years forms a foundation for future learning. Strategies, not punishment, create well-behaved children.

TEENS PARENTING SERIES: DISCIPLINE FROM BIRTH TO THREE: HOW TO PREVENT AND DEAL WITH DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS WITH BABIES AND TODDLERS (WITH STUDY GUIDE), by Jeanne Warren Lindsay. Curriculum. 1991. A book and study guide for use as an individual or for a group of teen parents. How a child is taught and nurtured during the first 3 years forms a foundation for future learning. Strategies, not punishment create well behaved children.

TEENS PARENTING SERIES: THE CHALLENGE OF TODDLERS: PARENTING YOUR CHILD FROM 1-3 (WITH STUDY GUIDE), by Jeanne Warren Lindsay. Curriculum. 1991. A book and study guide for use as an individual or with a group. Teenage mothers and fathers share their parenting insights speaking from realities. There are tips for the parents for meeting their own needs as a person and making a satisfying life for themselves. It is also a guide for raising a toddler.

TEENS PARENTING SERIES: YOUR BABY’S FIRST YEAR, by Jeanne Warren Lindsay. Book. 1991. A book for use as an individual or for a group for teen parents. Teenage mothers and fathers share their parenting insights, speaking from realities. There are tips for teens about meeting their own needs as a person and making a satisfying life for themselves. Includes a chapter for fathers. English.

TEENS PARENTING SERIES: YOUR BABY’S FIRST YEAR, by Jeanne Warren Lindsay. Curriculum. 1991. Student workbook to accompany book of the same name. English.

TEMPER TANTRUMS, by Helen Reid, M.S.W., and Saul L. Brown, M.D. Audio. 1988. About parenting young children and managing temper tantrums. Presented by staff from Cedars Sinai parenting warm line.

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT #1, from South Side Day Care Nursery. Video. April 1993. Filmed in the day care nursery. Viewers observe workers helping children identify, recognize, and express their feelings constructively as they interact during the day.

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT # 2: ENCOURAGING LANGUAGE AND CONVERSATION, from South Side Day Care Nursery. Video. 1993. 2 episodes in a day care center. Interaction with children and teachers. Exploring a pumpkin and painting a box.

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT #3: FACILITATING CHILDREN'S INVOLVEMENT IN PLAY ACTIVITIES, from South Side Day Care Nursery. Video. 1993. Observing roles of teachers in helping children be involved with language and conversation in 6 different episodes: shaving cream, Halloween bags, baby-sitting for Hannah's baby, block area construction, sorting buttons, and on the climber.

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT # 4: INTERACTING AS A PLAY PARTNER,from South Side Day Care Nursery. Video. 1993. Observing preschoolers interacting with teachers and each other. Episodes: going for a car ride and going down in a hole.

THOSE WONDERFUL TWO- AND THREE-YEAR-OLDS!, by Dr. Jerri Wolfe. Audio. 1999. Dr. Joan Comeau interviews Jerri Wolfe, Ph.D., CFLE, CFCS. Dr. Wolfe talks about why 2- and 3-year-olds can be challenging and how parents can be more effective and enjoy their 2- and 3-year-old children.

TOILET LEARNING: THE PICTURE BOOK: TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS, by Allison Mack. Book. 1978. Picture book technique for getting a child out of diapers. It will tell when a child is ready and make it easy and pleasant to teach him/her. The philosophy embodied in this book can be used in other areas of child rearing.

TOILET TRAINING, by Josi Alexander, M.S.W., David Fleisher, M.D., Saul L. Brown, M.D., and Helen Reid, M.S.W. Audio. 1988. Audio cassette for parents on toilet training young children.

TOILET TRAINING WITHOUT TEARS: EASY, STRESS-FREE, SUCCESSFUL, by Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D., and Teresa Foy DiGeronimo. Book. 1989. A guide that explains how and at what ages the four most popular training methods work. There is special help for working parents, tough bed-wetting, and other problems. A list of do's and don'ts and a bibliography for additional reading are included.

TOUCH THERAPIES PROMOTE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN INFANTS, by Maria Hernandez-Reif, Ph.D. Audio. 1998. Audiotape of session from Parents As Teachers 7th annual International Conference June 28-30, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. English.

WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST YEAR, by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N. Book. 1989. A comprehensive month-by-month guide that explains everything parents need to know about the first year with a new baby. Special sections about the older sibling, traveling with baby, nurturing the adopted baby, low birth weight infants, babies with special problems, and more.

WHAT TO EXPECT THE TODDLER YEARS, by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N. Book. 1994. A comprehensive guide that explains everything a parent needs to know about a child's second and third years of life.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR 1- TO 4-YEAR-OLD, by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.  Video, 17 minutes.  2001.  This video, Part 1 of the 1,2,3,4 Parents! Video Library, describes the 4 ages and stages of development every child goes through, and how to enhance children’s learning at each stage. It also describes parenting styles and how parents can build a lifelong bond with their children.

THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, from the White House Conference. Video. April 1997. Discussion by prominent authorities on child development and about needs of mothers and children 0-3 years in order to form policies.

WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT CHILD CARE?, from the Families & Work Institute and New Screen Concepts. Video. October 1997. Government and community leaders, parents, and media figures talk about the importance of good child care in a production which opened the White House Convention on Child Care October 23, 1997.

WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL GUIDANCE, SECOND EDITION, by Elizabeth Crary. Book. 1993. Crary offers a variety of options to avoid either spanking or spoiling, using dozens of examples and exercises to guide parents in finding the best methods for their families. There are summary sheets, exercises and problem solving sheets for guided brainstorming and 8 new guidance tools. English.

THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING, from La Leche League International. Book. 1997. A guide containing the latest scientific research on health benefits of breastfeeding as well as offering support, encouragement, and guidance to new parents. It offers parenting information and personal stories from mothers and health care professionals. A book for mothers who wish to understand their babies' needs.

WORDS FOR THE FUTURE (CREANDO EL FUTURO): EARLY CHILDHOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION KIT, from National Latino Children’s Institute.  Curriculum.  2000.  The purpose of Words for the Future is to provide Latino families with vital information concerning brain development in the first three years of life. This curriculum kit uses the strengths of the Latino community and innovative outreach strategies. This kit contains a Community Coordinator’s Handbook (in English); 75 Consejos de mi tia in Spanish and English; Un recetario de actividades, bilingual family activity masters for copying; and a CD-ROM with a PowerPoint presentation for parent workshops and child care staff development, masters for workshop handouts, masters for the Consejos de mi tia, and masters for Un recetario de actividades.

WORKING WITH THE COURTS IN CHILD PROTECTION, by Jane Nusbaum Feller with Howard A. Davidson, Mark Hardin and Robert M. Horowitz. Journal. 1992. The User Manual Series is meant to provide guidance to professionals involved in the child protection system and to enhance community collaboration. It describes roles and responsibilities in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child maltreatment. This manual describes the court system and child abuse and neglect, overview of the civil child protective court process, criminal court process, domestic relations court process, other court actions involving maltreated children, pretrial caseworker preparation, proving child maltreatment in court, testifying in court, and the child as a witness. Includes an appendix.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND TECHNOLOGY: A WORLD OF DISCOVERY, by Susan W. Haugland and June L. Wright. Book. 1997. Authors discuss the use of computers in child care settings and in classrooms of young children. Includes discussion of selecting and evaluating software and integrating across curricula.

YOUR CHILD AT PLAY: BIRTH TO ONE YEAR: DISCOVERING THE SENSES AND LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD, by Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.  Book, 342 pages.  1998.  This book includes a month-by-month overview of a baby’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. It also provides suggestions for solving everyday problems centering around sleeping, eating, and crying as well as play activities for parent and child to share in during daily routines.

YOUR CHILD AT PLAY: ONE TO TWO YEARS: EXPLORING, LEARNING, MAKING FRIENDS AND PRETENDING, by Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.  Book, 291 pages.  1998.  This book, illustrated with more than 200 photos, provides a look at everyday life with a toddler and offers hundreds of play activities. It includes ideas for encouraging creativity, exploration, and language skills. The book also describes strategies for toilet training, helping around the house, controlling temper tantrums, everyday routines, and pretending.

YOUR CHILD AT PLAY: TWO TO THREE YEARS: GROWING UP, LANGUAGE, AND THE IMAGINATION, by Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.  Book, 226 pages.  1998.  This book, illustrated with over 130 photographs, provides insight into how two-year-olds see themselves; how they get along with others; and how they learn language. It includes ideas for helping children in these efforts and suggestions for dealing with potential problems.

YOUR CHILD AT PLAY: THREE TO FIVE YEARS, by Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.  Book, 292 pages.  1998.  This book is an introduction to the world of the preschooler, illustrated with over 110 candid photos of real children at play. It describes how to teach the concepts of time and distance through play; how to use play-acting, storytelling, drawing and building to clarify the world and its contents; and how to conduct scientific experiments. It also include hundreds of play activities that will help preschoolers experiment with language and ideas through questions; explore the properties of living and non-living things; develop counting and letter-writing skills; and initiate friendships outside the family.