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Through outreach efforts in more than 40 communities around the country, Parenting Counts promotes greater awareness of the importance of the first years of life and the importance of the parent/child relationship.
Simply click any link below to see a sampling of how Parenting Counts. Or click here to visit the official Parenting Counts website
— full of more information about this important multimedia program that uses television spots, printed material and workshops to make research on best parenting practices part of every day parenting decisions.
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Parenting Counts: Copycats
English Version - Español Version
(Imitative Behavior - Birth to 2 years)
Children learn through imitative behavior, making them the world's experts at "copycat" behavior. Click the link above to learn more about your little "copykitten." |
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Parenting Counts: Born to Feel
English Version - Español Version
(Infant Emotions - Birth to 6 months)
Before they can even speak, babies have emotions. Those little smiles, frowns or funny faces may be trying to tell you how they feel. To learn more about your amazing baby, click on the above links.
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Getting in Tune with Baby
English Version - Español Version
(Recognizing Baby's Cues -- Birth to 1 year)
Every baby communicates in unique ways. As a parent, the sooner you can recognize your own baby's cues, the easier it is to understand his or her special needs.
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It's a Stressful Life!
English Version - Español Version
(Effects of Stress on Babies - Birth to 1 year)
We all experience stress, but our youngest ones may be especially vulnerable to its effects. Click the links above to find out more about the how to shield your baby from stress.
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Speaking Parentese
English Version - Español Version
(Talking to Babies - Birth to 1 year)
The magical sounds of Parentese makes it the preferred language for babies. Click the links above to find out more. |
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Mommy, Is This OK?
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(Social Referencing - Birth to 2 years)
Learn how a parent or caregiver influences a child's actions through simple facial expressions. |
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Five Steps of Emotion Coaching
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(Infant Emotions - Birth to 5 years)
By learning and practicing the 5 steps of Emotion Coaching, you will make an important investment in a child's future. |
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Four Parenting Styles
English Version - Español Version
(Infant Emotions - Birth to 5 years)
When faced with emotions, parents and caregivers respond in many ways. Dr. John Gottman has identified 4 styles of handling children and their emotions. |
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I Want My Mommy!
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(Stranger Anxiety - 6 months to 4 years)
There is a common age when most babies begin to experience a fear of people they don't know. |
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Testing 1, 2, 3...
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(The Terrible Twos and Hypothesis Testing - 1 to 3 years)
The "terrible twos" are an intense and essential time of exploration for young minds. |
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"It's A Wabbit!"
(Sounds of Words - 1 to 5 years)
Learning to say all the sounds of language can take 7 years of practice. |
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