"Tratamiento Medico de Emergencia Para Ninos" and "Tratamiento Medico de Emergencia Para Infantes"
These emergency medical treatment quick-reference guides cover all medical emergencies for infants and toddlers. Also available in English. To obtain this publication, contact:
Redleaf Press
450 N. Syndicate Ste. 5
St. Paul, MN 55104-4125
(800) 423-8309
(800) 641-0115 Fax
"Single Mother"
This bi-monthly newsletter from the National Organization of Single Mothers, a non-profit organization committed to helping single parents raise their children, contains helpful hints on every aspect of raising children. For more information, write:
National Organization of Single Women, Inc.
PO Box 68
Midland, NC 28107-0068
"Games to Play with Babies," "Games to Play with Toddlers" and "Games to Play with Two Year Olds"
by Jackie Silberg
Hundreds of practical ways to turn everyday experiences into learning opportunities. Each book gives specific, informative, and practical examples of how to enjoy your child. Easy and fun ways for young children to learn, build confidence, develop coordination, and become involved in problem-solving. Available from:
Gryphon House, Inc.
PO Box 207
Beltsville, MD 20704
(301) 595-9500
(800) 638-0929
(301) 595-0051 Fax
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Resources from
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Books
Infants: Their Social Environments
by B. Weissbourd and J.S. Musick, Eds. This collection of articles from infancy experts surveys research and model programs. #319
The Infants We Care For
by L.L. Dittmann, Ed.
To be used to develop admission policies, cement family relationships, take health precautions, develop staff, and handle other issues that arise in setting up and operating infant programs.#201
Off to a Sound Start:
Your Baby's First Year
by J.B. McCracken.
Covers what happens in the first year of life with helpful tips for parents and caregivers. #574
Setting Up For Infant Care:
Guidelines for Centers and Family Day Care Homes
Contains information from experts on how to start a program for babies and toddlers including job descriptions, staffing schedules, budgets, and discussion of family day care systems and satellite child care homes. #228
Videos
Infant Curriculum:
Great Explorations
Focuses on stages of development from birth through 5 months, including temperament and style, environment, and routines. 20 min. #847.
Toddler Curriculum: Making Connections
Examines how toddlers 12 to 36 months develop and learn. 20 min. #848.
These resources, and more, are available from:
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1509 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-1426
(800) 424-2460
(202) 232-8777
(202) 328-1846 Fax
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"1995-1996 Guide to Toys for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired"
In collaboration with the Toy Manufacturer of American, the American Federation for the Blind (AFB) has released the third edition of this guide. For parents, grandparents, and teachers, it lists commercially available toys and games appropriate for blind and low-vision children of all ages, as well as adults with visual impairments who wish to participate in play with sighted children. Available in full-color print or on audio-cassette free of charge to individual and groups by contacting:
AFB
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(800) 232-5463
or
Toy Manufacturers of America
200 Fifth Avenue
Room 740
New York, NY 10010
(212) 633-1429 Fax
"Young Children at Home and in School: 212 Educational Activities for Their Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers"
This activity book lists 212 activities for young children and school age children to the age of 10 to enjoy at home as well as in school. Most activities can be easily done in the home.
To obtain a copy of this book, check your local library, or contact the publishers:
Allyn and Bacon
160 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02194
(800) 223-2348
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