Early Childhood

This blog post was adapted from Rich Talk With Young Children by Rebecca Rolland, the practical new guide to rich, intentional conversations that nurture all aspects of child development. When…

What behaviors or personal actions can early childhood providers take to make their services more family friendly and family centered? Adapted from the new third edition of Understanding Families by…

Are you an early childhood, education, or healthcare professional working with children experiencing disability, developmental delay, or developmental risks? This blog post is for you! Dr. Stacey Alexander, Senior Manager…

Early support for curiosity and scientific thinking will help children achieve greater academic success later. And as early childhood expert Kathy Reschke says, “being a science expert is not required…

The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® are trusted around the world to screen young children and help give them the best start in life. But if you’re involved with the day-to-day…

Pretend play is more than just fun for young children. As early childhood expert Kathy Reschke says, “It may be ‘just play’ on the surface, but pretending gives children the…

(Post updated December 2025)   As a new year unfolds, how can you meet the needs of children who come to school with physical and emotional needs that stem from…

If you’re like the thousands of early educators worldwide who use ASQ, you’ll be administering ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires in 2026 to check young children’s development. Keep in mind that…

How does AEPS-3 help schools and families support young children's development? Recently, we sat down with AEPS-3 co-developer Jennifer Grisham to talk about her important work as Faculty Director of…

Need to get your program staff up to speed with developmentally appropriate practice in the new year? Kathy Reschke’s Quick Reference Guides for Early Childhood Best Practices are a great addition to…