More “Tummy Time” for Babies Aids
In Development of Better Motor Skills

Most babies now sleep on their backs to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This back-sleeping, coupled with more time in car seats and strollers, means that many babies aren’t able to develop their neck and back muscles well, thus contributing to an increase in early motor delays in the past six years. These new findings are important for both caregivers and families. To read the whole article, click here.


Evaluating Children in Preschool Programs

Teachers and administrators in Head Start, preschools, and other early childhood programs will welcome the report from the National Research Council providing explicit guidance on the Why, What, and How of Assessing Preschoolers. As early childhood programs have continued to expand, funders of these programs have required evidence of their worth. In many cases, the selection and application of assessment tools have been misguided and had detrimental effects on children, teachers, and programs. To read the whole article, click here.


Each issue features an advocacy resource for the information and tools that can help us improve our effectiveness in convincing the public and policymakers about the importance of supporting quality educational services for children and families. This month’s link is to NACCRRA. Click here for more.

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