"During her family and child development studies, Cassidy Leggett noticed the gap between theory, practical support, and community for families, inspiring her to provide transformative guidance. Specializing in child sleep, newborn care, and child behavior, she offers science-based tools attuned to each family's unique dynamics, emphasizing the critical role of sleep in promoting optimal brain health. Her approach aligns behavior with temperament for holistic child growth. With her expertise, Cassidy empowers families to navigate challenges confidently, fostering deeply enriching home environments for maximum growth."

Our capacity to simultaneously experience conflicting emotions as parents - we can be both nervous and excited about our children’s independence, we can mourn the end of one stage of life, and look with unprecedented anticipation at what lies ahead - allows us to see the full arc of adolescence. Read more in today's blog, The Arc of Adolescence: Partnering with Families https://hubs.ly/Q02vGNKQ0

Group therapy sessions for special children have several advantages. First, they provide an opportunity for social interaction and peer support, allowing children to learn from and relate to others who may share similar experiences. Group therapy can also promote communication skills, cooperation, and teamwork. Additionally, it can enhance self-esteem and confidence as children feel a sense of belonging and acceptance within the group. Overall, group therapy sessions can be a valuable and enriching experience for special children.....

Did you know that USBE, along with Head Start, private child care, and Baby Watch Early Intervention work with the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI). NCPMI provides all its services with the goal of promoting the positive social, emotional and behavioral outcomes of young children (birth through five), reducing the use of inappropriate discipline practices, increasing the inclusion and ongoing participation of young children with disabilities in early childhood settings, and the promotion of family engagement. You can learn more at https://lnkd.in/gy-pT32i

What Is It Like to Navigate the Maze of Early Childhood Developmental Services? In our most recent blog post, ABCD Collaboration Manager Nikki Fitch takes a deep dive into how ABCD is elevating families’ experiences within systems of care. Learn about how your practice or organization can create better experiences for families: https://lnkd.in/gvZnj8P2

Caregivers and professionals: this is a great upcoming webinar on promoting positive childhood experience. You can learn more and sign up for the free webinar here: https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9

Discover how positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults with the HOPE National Resource Center. By prioritizing positive childhood experiences (PCEs) through the HOPE framework. we can build a future where all children, families, and communities can thrive! There is HOPE: https://buff.ly/4cV5w0G

Kids with Down syndrome do best in an inclusive learning environment, and typical kids do best when they learn about diversity, kindness, and friendship at an early age. Inclusive classrooms teach and benefit all kids. 👉👉👉 This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing daily facts to celebrate and raise awareness about the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. DSAM is about breaking down barriers, promoting advocacy, and fostering inclusion. Follow along, share these facts with friends, family, and your community, and help us educate others. Together, we can change how the world views Down syndrome! ✅ Find out all the facts on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gE2htEt3

Spark Creativity and Self-Expression: 115 Sandtray Therapy Directive Cards for Kids Unlock a world of possibilities in sandtray therapy with this engaging set of 115 directive cards designed specifically for children! These cards offer a variety of prompts and themes, gently guiding children in creating sandtray scenes that can help them explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. https://lnkd.in/gKXPkiS8