Resources & References

Resources and references about early childhood education for parents and educators:

Books

Play - The Foundation That Supports the House of Higher Learning
by Lisa Murphy (www.ooeygooey.com)
Before the Basics: Creating Conversations With Children
by Bev Bos
Mister Rogers' Plan & Play Book: Activities from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for Parents & Child Care Providers
by Fred Rogers

Websites

Jan Faull's Saturday Parenting Column in the Seattle Times
Jan Faull is a local child development educator and columnist for the Seattle Times. She also teaches local parenting classes and seminars.
American Academy of Pediatrics
- AAP on Raising Resilient Children and Teens: Children, Teens, and Resiliency
- The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds (pdf file: 108 KB)

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