Children and Child Development Resources

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Field Experience in Child and Family Development Programs syllabus

Syllabus for San Diego State University CDF 597 Field Experience in Child and Family Development Programs

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Lab Experiences for Children and Families syllabus

Syllabus for San Diego State University CFD 378C Lab Experiences for Children and Families

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Preschool and Kindergarten Lab Experiences syllabus

Syllabus for San Diego State University CFD 378B Preschool and Kindergarten Lab

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Infant Toddler Lab syllabus

Syllabus for San Diego State University CFD 378A Infant Toddler Lab

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Child, Family and Community Engagement syllabus

Syllabus for San Diego State University CFD 272 Child, Family and Community Engagement

Video: "Fun Baby Firsts: The Exciting Milestones of Your Baby's First Year"

Watching your new baby grow and develop is such a joyful part of parenthood. Learn about the amazing leaps and bounds your baby will make in the first year, and how to promote development. Parents will learn when to seek help for concerns, and how to access community resources dealing with development.

Video: "Understanding Child Development and Early Warning Signs of Autism: signs and symptoms of possible Autism Spectrum Disorders"

Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you sometimes worry about his/her communication, social or play skills? Join this webinar to get an overview of typical child development and get an understanding of some early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Also learn how to communicate your concerns with your care provider(s) and know who to contact in your community for resources. This session will be interactive. You will have an opportunity to receive this information and be able to ask questions.

Video: "Social-Emotional Development in the Earliest Years"

This presentation will describe social-emotional development as it pertains to young children and discuss elements crucial to healthy social and emotional development.  The presentation will describe ways in which parents and caregivers can support social-emotional development in their growing child, as well as ways to identify if development is off track.  The presentation will include video clips of positive social-emotional development and examples of screening instruments that can be used to screen for social-emotional development.

Video: "¡La alfabetización de los niños empieza en casa"

Enseñamos la alfabetización a los niños bien antes de empezar la escuela. Esto ocurre en casa cuando cantamos una nana, respondemos al balbuceo de un bebé, rezamos con nuestros hijos antes de ir a la cama, leemos una receta de cocina, o cuando enviamos un mensaje e-mail al abuelito. Con estas actividades comunes, los  niños aprenden lenguaje, vocabulario, y la escritura. Estos conocimientos son la fundación de la lectura. Y la lectura es la fundación del éxito escolar.

Que sean padres de familia o profesionales que trabajan con familias, este webinar les explicará como  el ambiente familiar influye sobre la alfabetización temprana.  La presentadora es Angèle Sancho Passe, experta en educación temprana y autora de varios libros.

Video: "Premature Babies: A Different Beginning" - Information and Resources for Parents

When a baby is born prematurely, the dreams of parents for a joyous birth experience can  turn into an unexpected journey filled with uncertainties and anxiety. Parents of prematurely born babies may find they have increased worries about their child’s development and child whose development does not follow typical developmental guides. Where can parents find information that tailored to prematurely born child's development? Where can parents find support? Starting from entry into the neonatal intensive care unit through a preemie’s pre-school years, Jolene Pearson will share insights and resources to help alert to valuable information, resources and actions they can take to advocate for their child.