Parenting Resources
The lists below include articles, websites, podcasts, and videos that have been shared with the infant or toddler groups since Fall 2020.
Common Parenting Challenges
The Truth About Tummy Time
A piece from the NY Times about tummy time
The Benefits of Tummy Time
An NY Times piece focused on the benefits of tummy time.
You’ve Got This
A podcast for new parents from the 92nd Street Y hosted by Parenting Center Director Sally Tannen.
How to Create Healthy Sleep Habits
A live episode about how to create healthy sleep habits for your child featuring sleep expert Julie Wright.
Bath Time
An article from the NY Times about general dos and don’ts when it comes to bathing infants and toddlers.
The Brain Architects
A podcast on early childhood development from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
Superheroes of Pediatric Care: Moving Beyond the Challenges of COVID-19
In this episode of the Brain Architects podcast, the experts discuss “the potential impact of the pandemic on infant and toddler development, how an overstressed pediatric health care system responded, and the importance of overcoming equity challenges and public fears to resume well-child visits.
Inclusivity & Diversity
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
A piece on Juneteenth from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
An entry, with links to more resources, about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Managing Racial Stress
A transcript of, and link to a webinar from embracerace on managing racial stress and teaching kids to do the same.
Coming Together: Standing up to Racism
A virtual town hall presented in partnership by CNN and Sesame Street.
PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism
A video featuring age-appropriate conversations about race and racial justice between parents and their children.
*A Conversation about “On Juneteenth”
A summary article about a conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed, author of “On Juneteenth”.
Health & Well-Being
Free Mindfulness and Meditation
Free guided exercises for New Yorkers from Headspace.
InfantSEE
No cost infant vision assessment resource for children aged 6 months – 1 year.
Eye examinations for children from birth to 18 years of age are covered under the Affordable Care Act as one of the ten essential benefits. They are covered by Child Health Plus, Medicaid and Insurers.