Healthcare Provider Resources

Healthcare Providers are often a family’s first resource for information about their child. They can offer families important tips and ideas for supporting their child’s learning and development at home. In these brief training videos, providers can find resources and talking points for conversations with families around key areas: understanding developmental milestones and increasing readiness for kindergarten.

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Child Development

This video offers an overview of how to talk to families about developmental milestones and ways to support their children’s development. Providers will find talking points and resources to share with families, including alternatives to screen time, the benefits of play, and sharing books. Finally, the video includes free or low-cost community resources for early intervention and playful learning experiences.

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Kindergarten Transition

This video offers providers guidelines and information to share with families about transitioning to kindergarten. Providers will find talking points for communicating with families about key ways they can help their children prepare for kindergarten. These include establishing routines; building self-help skills; and making learning enjoyable. The video also includes information about how to sign up for kindergarten and valuable transition resources to share with families.