Infants & Toddlers

VIDEOTAPES

	Is my baby okay? - Addresses what every parent should know about their infant's physical development - especially normal movement capabilities. The video empowers parents to recognize potential warning signs that could be indicators of a movement disorder. Through an eight-step curriculum with two six-month old infants, this video will allow you to observe infants in various body positions, helping you to recognize abnormal movement patterns.
	The First Years Last Forever - Explores the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. Includes information on bonding and attachment, communication, health and nutrition, discipline, self-esteem, childcare and self-awareness.
	Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - A video on helping reduce the risk.

BOOKS

	Getting your child to sleep... and back to sleep by Vicki Lansky - This is the best of what has worked for parents and providers combined with the advice of today's pediatric experts.
	Games Babies Play from Birth to Twelve Months by Vicki Lansky - Every baby's daily routine should include play that is fun for you and your baby. Play is vital to every infant's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. It also supports the important role of child/adult bonding. Here is a wealth of traditional and contemporary suggestions suited to your rapidly changing infant with helpful developmental information in three month increments to help you recognize the important milestones.
	Infant and Toddler Experiences by Fran Hast and Ann Hollyfield - Describes the process of learning that involves repeated interaction with and exploration of a caring environment. Each experience offers children the chance to choose their own approaches to tasks that promote their development.
	Active Learning for Infants by Cryer, Harms, Bourland - Over 300 activities for infants (newborn to 12 months old). The activites are easy to read and do with one baby or a small group. Checklists help caregivers choose the right activity for each baby. Ideas on setting up environments for infants and an easy system for writing plans help caregivers set the stage for a good activity program.
	Active Learning for Ones by Cryer, Harms, Bourland - Over 300 activities for Ones (12 months through 24 months old). The activites are easy to read and do with one toddler or a small group. Lists can help caregivers choose the right activity for each toddler. Ideas on setting up environments for Ones and an easy system for writing plans help caregivers set the stage for a good activity program.
	Tangling with Toddlers by Mary Lou Kinney and Patricia Witt Ahrens - Toddlers are active learners and need plenty of opportunities for hands-on experiences. Offer age-appropriate activities that help toddlers learn by imitation, repetition and interaction with others. Suggestions encompass areas that include art, sensory development, self-help skills, gross motor games, learning games, puppets and dramatic play, books and self-esteem enhancement.
	Playtime Props for Toddlers by Jean Warren and Carol Gnojewski - Enliven play areas with fun, temporary props. Let children explore familiar objects in new ways. Generate excitement for hands-on learning.
	Toddler Art by Susan Hodges - More than 100 no-fail ideas for open-ended, sensory experiences sure to captivate busy young children. Each hands-on activity is simple to set up and fun for toddlers to do. Included are helpful hints to make it easy for you to choose the best materials for safe and enjoyable exploration.
	Toddlers Together: The Complete Planning Guide for a Toddler Curriculum by Cynthia Catlin - This book is chock-full of 'tricks of the trade' from the author's 10 years of teaching toddlers. With over 286 activities that are 'right for them' and not watered down preschool-age activities, this book helps toddlers in fun ways as they develop from 1 to 3 year olds.
	More Toddlers Together: The Complete Planning Guide for a Toddler Curriculum - Volume II by Cynthia Catlin - Keep 1 to 3 year olds busy all year round. Thematically organized by seasons, the activities emphasize individual choice as well as teacher interaction with toddlers one-on-one and in small groups.