Resources

Drawing from the advice of evidence-based informational resources can help caregivers in turn help build the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of very young children.

These resources seek to promote interactive play, physical activity, language-rich environments, and hands-on learning experiences to foster neural development, enhance problem-solving skills, build physical capacity, and strengthen relational and socio-emotional health among infants, babies and toddlers:

Printable resources:

Download GAINING’s “I GAIN!” Carer Card

“I GAIN!” Carer Card (Spanish)

Download “#ScreenFreeEarlyYears: Little Minds, Big Futures. A Parent’s Guide to Raising Screen-Free Babies“

Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit | Children’s Screen Time Action Network

Be Tech Wise With Baby! | Children’s Screen Time Action Network and ASHA

Be Tech Wise With Toddler | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network

Healthy Brain Healthy Child Information Sheets

Health Professionals for Safer Scree ns Resources

Baby Play Ideas (PDFs):

Videos:

Nurturing Your Baby Without Screens Video Series with Sue Atkins

Nurturing Your Baby Without Screens: Introduction

The Power of Human Connection

Language Begins with You

Play is Your Baby’s Work

Sleep Without Screens

Sparks Parent Video Series| Mount Sinai

Reports:

The report of the French commission of experts on the impact of young people’s exposure to screens.

International Guidelines

German Media Management Guidelines

Community Activities:

Let’s Grow Brain P.O.W.E.R.!