This weekend, Katie White, Center member & chair of the North Central Florida Chapter of FLAEYC, & her board hosted the Power of Connection Conference. Attendees engaged in lively discussions, gaining valuable tools & strategies to support young learners in our community.

Joining young children as they play or participate in daily routines, like meals or chores, provides repeated opportunities to interact with others. These interactions build the foundation for communication and language. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/l-languag…

Did you know children start developing language skills long before they say their first words? Learn about effective strategies for nurturing communication during everyday interactions in 'L is for Language.' ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/l-languag…

Shared reading can build early literacy skills like rhyming. For example, a caregiver might say, 'Hickory-dickory-dock. The mouse ran up the clock. Clock-dock, those words rhyme! What sounds like clock and dock?' #NationalReadingMonth  ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/r-reading/

Choose books that match your child's interests and abilities. For the best experience, follow the child's lead about how long to read, which books to read, and how they are read. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/r-reading/

Making shared book reading a part of children's daily routines and activities supports early learning and language development. 'R is for reading' has tips on how to add it to your day. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/r-reading/

Exciting news! We are partnering with the Florida Division of Early Learning to implement Practice-Based Coaching with Early Learning Coalitions throughout the state. This initiative will support 70+ coaches who will learn about and implement Practice-Based Coaching this year.

Did you know that March is #NationalReadingMonth ?

Learn about effective strategies for shared book reading with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in 'R is for Reading.' ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/r-reading/

Congratulations to our Postdoctoral Associate Remy Pages, Ph.D., who will spend the next five months working with the National Child Development Agency in Kigali, Rwanda, as a 2023-2024 Fulbright Public Policy Fellow. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Caregivers can use affection to teach young children how to express their emotions. For example, when waiting at the doctor's office, say, 'I'm feeling frustrated waiting my turn. Can I have a hug?' ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/x-xs-and-…

Positive interactions with caregivers during everyday routines are key for infant and toddler brain development. Infants in nurturing relationships feel safe and loved, which promotes openness to new learning and experiences. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/x-xs-and-…

Building strong bonds with your child is more than just hugs and kisses, it's the foundation for a lifetime of positive relationships! Embrace everyday moments to show warmth and affection, fostering healthy development and learning. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/x-xs-and-…

Did you know there are hundreds of opportunities for caregivers to show warmth and affection within everyday routines and activities? Learn about strategies for nurturing and responsive relationships in 'X is for X's and O's.' ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/x-xs-and-…

Did you know...Engaging in playful back-and-forth interactions, like singing a song during diaper changes, can support brain development. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/n-newborn…

When children have positive interactions with others, they are experiencing relationships that support their brain development and their learning. Learn how to engage children during everyday routines using the 3R’s of Early Learning. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/n-newborns

Center collaborator Stacey Steinberg, J.D. offers easy-to-adopt tips for parents to keep their young children safe by limiting what is shared about them online.

Back-and-forth interactions between infants and caregivers, also known as “serve and return” interactions, support brain development and future learning. Watch the video to learn more! ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/n-newborn…

A newborn's or infant's brain develops faster than at any other time in a child's life! Learn about strategies for supporting infant development in 'N is for Newborns.' ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/n-newborn…

Help us to congratulate Dwight Irvin, Ph.D., who was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for Episcopal Children’s Services. The Center has been working with ECS for years, and we’re honored to continue our long-standing collaboration with this valued community partner.

When choosing toys for young children, it's important to consider toys that are age-appropriate and support their learning and development. Learn more: ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/t-toys/