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Prevention Resource
and Referral Services

PRRS
PREVENTION RESOURCES AND REFFERAL SERVICES
Developmental Materials Resource List
The Developmental Materials Resource List has been developed by the Family Resource Centers Network of California
(FRCNCA) as a resource for Early Start Family Resource Centers to use in the implementation of Prevention Resource and
Referral Services. Inclusion of resources on this list does not imply endorsement or promotion of the company/organization,
its content, services, therapeutic treatment options, or products. The FRCNCA strongly encourages families to speak with
their physicians/health care professionals about their particular health and developmental concerns. DDS and FRCNCA do
not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be
mentioned on this List.
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This document is available on the FRCNCA.org PRRS page. For additional information please contact PRRS Director,
Susan Roddy at sroddy@frcnca.org
Entries marked with * indicate that information is available in a language other than English.
The ABC's Of Child Development

Developmental Milestones For Your Child's First Five Years
www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc
Children grow and develop at different rates. While their pathways through childhood differ, most pass
a set of predictable milestones along the way. The information presented here offers a map that can
help you follow your child's journey.
About.com – Preemies
www.preemies.about.com/
Includes a section on “Preemies at Home” which has a wide variety of articles including information on
NICU discharge, adjusting to life with a preemie and preemie milestones.
Act Early Materials

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly
Order, download, and print fact sheets, milestones checklist, posters, a growth chart, materials in other
languages, Resource Kits and more.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)*

http://www.asha.org/publications/literacy/lit-products.htm
Has brochures, slide wheels and posters on topics such as ‘How Does your Child Hear and Talk?”,
“Getting your Child Ready for Reading and Talking”, and the importance of early intervention available
for purchase. Articles are also available in Spanish. Please note that this website is aimed at
professionals.
Baby Center.com
www.babycenter.com
Join BabyCenter to receive weekly emails that detail your child's development. Plus get your FREE
weekly planner with no-stress ideas to help new moms survive!
Baby’s First Test

www.babysfirsttest.org
This website is an objective resource for expecting and new parents to learn about newborn screening
and is a place for families and health professionals to share their questions and experiences. Baby's
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First Test is a central site that brings together stakeholders and provides easy access to newborn
screening resources from community groups, government agencies and public organizations. This
resource also features condition specific information, state information, family videos, and a Community
Corner section, where visitors can learn about reliable sources of information pertaining to maternal
and child health.
Beyond Play Toys

www.beyondplay.com
Great resource for toys suggested by a parent and director of a Family Resource Center.
Beyond Play offers you the most extensive selection of products for young children of all abilities - from
infants and toddlers to children in the early elementary grades. We carry a wide selection of fun and
educational products in all areas of child development, as well as specialized products for early
intervention and special needs. Our catalog and web site are for professionals of all disciplines, as well
as for parents and caregivers.
We put a lot of thought and consideration into product selection. We consult with a team of
professionals who all work with young children, and are experienced in different areas of child
development and special needs. They contribute their invaluable insight and experience to help us
select great products for you.
Birth to Five: Watch Me Thrive!

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ecd/watch-me-thrive
Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! is a coordinated federal effort to encourage healthy child development,

universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers
who care for them. The site contains a wide variety of resources and information on screening,
developmental milestones and parenting tips for families and providers.
Bridging Apps
www.bridgingapps.org
A volunteer community of parents, therapists, doctors and teachers who share information on how to
use the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with people who have special needs. Provides
a funding sources directory so you can look for help paying for an iPad or other mobile device. Their
mission is to bridge the gap between technology and people with disabilities.
Bright Futures*
www.BrightFutures.org
Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Raising Healthy Infants, Children and Adolescents. Downloadable and
available soon for ordering in English and Spanish. Also available: Promoting Health Child
Development, Promoting Community Relationships and Resources.
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Center for Early Leaning Literacy (CELL)
http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/pgparents.php
Includes downloadable infant, toddler and preschooler ‘Practice Guides’ which cover literacy learning,
vocalizing and listening, gestures and signing and much more.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)*
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/family.html
Offers a wide variety of training modules and articles designed based on input gathered during focus
groups with program administrators, T/TA providers, early educators, and family members about the
types and content of training that would be most useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of
young children. The content of the modules is consistent with evidence-based practices identified
through a thorough review of the literature. Some materials available in Spanish.
Centers for Disease Control

http://www.cdc.gov/features/ScreeningNewborns/
This links to an article on the importance of newborn screening which includes tips for parents and links
to many additional resources.
Child Development Institute

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com
This website is designed to provide the information and tools parents need to understand their unique
child / children and to enable them to help each child develop into the successful human they were
meant to be. Includes information on development, learning and parenting.
Children’s Home Society of California*

www.chs-ca.org
Family Education Program brochures (available in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Vietnamese) free of
charge:
Choosing Child Care; Communication; Exercise; Family Time; Food for Your Baby’s First Year;
Managing Anger; Nutrition; Positive Discipline; Safety; Self-Esteem; Separation; Sleep; Special Needs
– Information for Parents; Staying Healthy; Stress; Toilet Teaching with Tears; When a Child Bites;
When Is Your Child Too Ill to Go to Child Care?
Also available in English and Spanish: Activity Book for Children; Character Growth Chart, and
Development Stages Wheel.
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Communication Development: A Parent’s Guide*
www.speechlanguageinfo.myefolio.com/main/home
Available in English, Spanish and Chinese, this is an online guide to communication development for
parents. The purpose of the guide is to provide current information about topics related children's
speech, language, and communication development that may be helpful to parents. In this guide, you'll
find information on commonly asked questions.
ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange

http://www.hclib.org/BirthTo6/ELSIE.cfm
Find delightful picture books recommended by librarians that are perfect for reading aloud to young
children. Searchable by keyword for recommended books on a specific topic.
Family Voices
www.Familyvoices.org
Families Partnering With Providers

(http://www.familyvoices.org/admin/work_caring/files/partnering_providers.pdf),
Parents Partnering With Managed Care Plans

(http://www.familyvoices.org/admin/miscdocs/files/ParentsPartnering.pdf)
First 5 California*
http://www.first5california.com/parents
Comprehensive website in English and Spanish offers information on health, development, learning
activities and supports. The website was built to be highly interactive and engaging for users, while
also providing extensive health and early learning content. It was designed with a tone that is inspiring
and encouraging for new parents and those seeking help. It will also be regularly updated with new
resources, interactive features, and the latest research-based information.
First 5 New Parent Kits

www.ccfc.ca.gov/kit.asp
First 5 California offers all new and expecting parents in California the Kit for New Parents for free.
Valued at $75, the Kit contains all the parenting information, advice and useful tips first-time parents
need to best prepare for the joys and challenges that lie ahead. Single Kits may be ordered by calling
1-800-KIDS-025. Organizations need to contact their local First 5 Commissions to obtain Kits to
distribute. (http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/county/county_map.asp)
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Firstsigns.org
www.firstsigns.org
This website offers parents and professionals important information about healthy development, how to
monitor it, and how to know when a child has deviated from a healthy developmental path. It focuses on
the key social, emotional, and communication milestones and the red flags that may require an
immediate evaluation. The site strives to help work through the range of concerns and realities that
many parents face, and provide suggestions as to how parents, concerned friends, family members,
and even healthcare professionals can describe their concerns to those who can help.
Good Toys for Young Children

www.naeyc.org/toys
Information on selecting the safest and most appropriate toys for young children.
Graham’s Foundation
http://www.grahamsfoundation.org
Graham’s Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded by parents in memory of their son, Graham.
Its mission is to offer practical and emotional support to parents of premature babies. The foundation
supports parents by providing care packages during their journey in the NICU and transition home and
the website provides a place for parents to share their stories and find support.
Head Start*
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/For%20Parents/Everyday%20Parenting
This site contains dozens of articles on everyday parenting including sections on ‘Parents as Teachers’,
‘Family Life’ and ‘Fatherhood’. Some articles are available in Spanish.
Healthychildren.org
www.healthychildren.org
Searchable articles on parenting and child development including information on preemies.
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Helping Your Preschool Child*
With activities for children from infancy through age 5
www2.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/part.html
How well children will learn and develop and how well they will do in school depends on a number of
things, including their health and physical well-being, social and emotional preparation, and language
skills and general knowledge of the world. This booklet highlights techniques parents can use to
encourage their children to develop the skills necessary for success in school and life by focusing on
activities that make learning fun.
To order copies of this publication in English or Spanish write to:

ED Pubs
Education Publications Center
U.S. Department of Education
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398
or fax your request to: 301-470-1244 or email your request to: edpubs@inet.ed.gov or call in your
request toll-free: 1-877-433-7827 (1-877-4ED-PUBS). If 877 is not yet available in your area, call 1-800-
872-5327 (1-800-USA-LEARN). Those who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a
teletypewriter (TTY), should call 1-800-437-0833.
How I Learn Tablet*

www.naeyc.org/store
Learn the milestones of average child development from a child’s perspective. Based on the NAEYC
brochure “Toys: Tools for Learning”, this tablet (8½”x11", 50 sheets per tablet) covers motor, language,
and social skills from birth to eight years old. English front, Spanish back. From Learning ZoneXpress.
$10.00 per pad.
Kids Growth*
http://www.kidsgrowth.com
KidsGrowth.com is a unique Web site tailored specifically toward the concerns and interests of today's
parents. The site was developed and created by well-respected medical leaders in the field of pediatrics
and adolescent medicine. Members of the Medical Advisory Board oversee all KidsGrowth content,
thereby guaranteeing its medical accuracy. The site contains links to thousands of articles including
growth charts adjusted for preemies. Some articles are also available in Spanish.
KidsHealth
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www.kidshealth.org
KidsHealth provides a wide variety of information on children’s health and development. Each article in
the ‘Parents’ area includes links to related features.
KidsSmart Early Learning and Technology*

http://www.kidsmartearlylearning.org/
Whether you are just becoming comfortable with technology or have been using it for years, this site
will help you understand what's possible when it comes to young children and computer time. The site
contains: KidSmart Comics - comic strips featuring parents discussing learning, computers, and kids;
Things You Can Do - a list of useful ideas and suggestions to help you get the most out of your
family's PC; and School Link - concrete teacher tips, overviews of classroom issues and other tools
that your child's teacher may use. Some downloadable software is offered. This site is available in
multiple languages.
Minnesota Parents Know

http://parentsknow.state.mn.us
Includes an A-Z searchable topics list, a section on child development by age and a Baby Express
Email Parent Newsletter
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development
The ‘Learning and Development’ page contains a collection of resources specifically For Families
including a wide variety of articles on child development and learning.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
This site provides an interactive checklist for users to check off a child’s skills and track development from birth to
5 years. Additional information about ongoing research is also presented. Information is also available in
Spanish.
National NIDCAP Center

www.nidcap.org
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National office and training site of Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment
Program (NIDCAP), supporting the growth and development of premature infants and helping to
improve the quality of their care and the support for their families.
Noodle Soup
Noodlesoup.com
1-800-795-9295
Noodle Soup of Weingart Design specializes in developing low-literacy, low cost, well illustrated, easy-
to-read materials that inspire pregnant women, new moms or parents to take care of themselves and
do their best for their children. Noodle Soup produces low literacy materials that promote perinatal
education, postpartum care, immunization, nutrition and early childhood development, always
encouraging good parenting skills including the Amazing Baby Parent Pack with developmental
milestones by age, "I Love it When..." coloring books and "Who's that? It's me!" keepsake book which
provides parenting tips along with a way to document baby's first year - a great resource for NICU
grads as the milestones are not connected to a particular age. Many products can be customized. See
Customized Products in the categories bar to the left or call toll free at 1-800-795-9295 for help.
Parents of Premature Babies Inc. (Preemie-L)

www.preemie-l.org
A non-profit foundation supporting families with children born six weeks or more before their due date.
Website has links to discussions forums, listserv's, frequently asked questions and advice, selected
resources, medical and internet abbreviations, and a recommended booklist.
Pathways Awareness*
www.pathwaysawarness.org
Assure the Best for your Baby’s Physical Development

Brochure available in Spanish and English. 12 - 17 cents each depending on quantity. Also
downloadable in Hebrew, Polish, French, German, Bosnian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and
Portuguese.
Preemie Links
http://www.prematurity.org
This website contains links to “resource websites that lead you to the world of preemie parenting”.
PreemieHelp
www.preemiehelp.com
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Preemiehelp.com is an extensive resource for premature birth created by experts ranging from
neuropsychologists to NICU nurses, carers to teachers. Providing information, community and solutions
for parents of prematurely born babies and preemies themselves as well as professionals dealing with
preterm infants.
Preemie Voices*
www.preemievoices.com
The Resource section includes downloadable articles in Spanish and English on Helping Parents
Navigate The Premature Journey, 5 Reasons for Hospitalizations, Preemie Glossary, Helping Myself
Help Others – Support for Mom, Keeping Baby Healthy, Late Preterm Baby's Special Needs, Medical
Costs, Preemie Lung Card, About RSV, Staying Positive, Smoking and Your Premature Baby and
Tracking Growth and Development Milestones
Prematurity.org
Preemie Baby/Preemie Child/Preemie Parent Support
www.prematurity.org
Prematurity is a volunteer website from our family for your preemie; supporting preemie parents by
providing information on prematurity and preemie care. Website offers forums, directory of shops and
services especially for preemies, book reviews, research and more all geared toward supporting
preemies and their families.
Reading Rockets
www.readingrockets.org
Reading tips handouts for all ages. Available in several languages.
Reasons for Concern*

www.wested.org/cpei/forms/early-start-order-form.pdf
Reasons for Concern is a collaborative effort between the Department of Developmental Services
(DDS) and the California Department of Education (CDE). The purpose of the brochure is to facilitate
finding and identifying young children who may benefit from early intervention or specialized education
services and to encourage appropriate referrals to Early Start, PRRS, or other early intervention
services and special education preschool. Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and
Hmong. Currently out of print from CDE, but still available from WestED.
Special Delivery Handle with Care – Helpful Information for Parents

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of Babies Born Early
www.SpecialDeliveryHandleWithCare.com
Med-Immune Patient Education Materials (limit 100 in packs of 25) available in English free of charge:
Helping Parents Navigate the Premature Journey (5 Steps at Birth Kit); Glossary: Understanding the
Language of Prematurity); Helping Myself, Helping My Baby, Helping Others After Discharge; Keeping
A Positive Attitude When My Baby Comes Early; Keeping My Baby Healthy after Discharge; Special
Needs of My “Late-Preterm” Baby; Medical Care Costs for My Premature Baby; RSV: Is My Baby at
Risk?; Top 5 Reasons for Hospitalizations among U.S. Infants under 1 Year of Age; Tracking My
Baby’s Growth and Development; Understanding Premature Infant Lungs.
FRCs need to register and may order materials with their logo imprinted.
Special Start Training Program*

www.specialstart.ucsf.edu
Special Start Training provides specialized training in the unique developmental needs of babies who
are born either medically fragile or premature. The program is designed for professionals and
caregivers working with parents of newborns that were hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care
nursery and have transitioned to home.
The program offers webinars, lists of resource links, lists of publications downloadable brochures and
booklets to assist parents and caregivers. Some materials are available in Spanish.
Super Duper Catalogue

www.superduperinc.com
Family owned business that started creating easy-to-use therapy materials while working as a Speech-
Language Pathologist in the public schools. They make hundreds of creative, colorful educational and
therapy materials that you and your children will love
Supporting You and Your Preemie

Milestone Guidelines for Premature Babies*
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www.aap.org/sections/perinatal/PHCbrochure.html
The purpose of this brochure is to encourage families to be active observers of their premature baby's
development, to focus attention on their child's strengths and to be aware of areas where they need
more support. The brochure contains guidelines for parents to convert term-baby milestones into pre-
mature baby milestones. It also provides questions for parents to discuss with their child's trusted
healthcare provider to foster open communication. Like their full-term peers, premature babies are
individuals who develop at their own pace and in their own way. The Supporting You and Your Preemie
brochure recognizes that while all children develop skills in a predictable sequence, the rates at which
they develop vary, Downloadable in English and Spanish. Sold in packets of 50. Brochure item #
HE50504. Retail $22.00
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for

Young Children (TACSEI) – Backpack Connection Series
http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/backpack.html
The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and
parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce
challenging behavior. Teachers may choose to send a handout home in each child’s backpack when a
new strategy or skill is introduced to the class. Each Backpack Connection handout provides
information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific
ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home.
Text for Baby

www.text4baby.org
Once registered, parents receive free text messages with age-specific tips for caring for their baby.
The Future of Children

www.futureofchildren.org
The Future of Children is part of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy and International Affairs
at Princeton University and the Brookings Institute. It provides research and analysis of a broad variety
of topics and issues to promote effective policies and programs for children.
Tips for Choosing Toys

Vanderbilt.edu/csefel/documents/make_the_most_of_playtime2.pdf
Provides a chart of the development of play skills for infants and toddlers and shows parents how
playing with their child in the first three years of life helps build a warm and loving relationship.
Tots-n-Tech
http://tnt.asu.edu/
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The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson
University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT’s mission is to provide up-
to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and
toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. Offers an
online newsletter.
Toy Industry Foundation*

www.Toyindustryfoundation.org
Fun Play/Safe Play in English and Spanish, no charge and also downloadable.
Toys: Tools for Learning

www.naeyc.org/store/node/198
This brochure contains useful tips for choosing the best types of toys for children’s enjoyment, learning,
and growth. It folds out into an easy-to-read, colorful chart of toys and play activities appropriate for
children of different ages from birth to 8 years old. Twenty-five cents per copy.
Toys R Us Differently Abled Toy Guide Catalogue

www.DifferentlyAbled@toysrus.com
Available in English and Spanish, Toys R Us will send bulk copies to educators. Send email to:
DifferentlyAbled@toysrus.com
University of Michigan Health System*

www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/devmile.htm
The University of Michigan Health System provides a detailed list of milestones at various age groups
from birth through adolescence. The list is based on one developed by the American Academy of
Pediatrics and ZERO TO THREE. The site includes developmental information for children born
prematurely. Some materials available in Spanish.
Zero to Three*
http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/
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ZERO TO THREE’s podcast series, Little Kids, Big Questions, addresses some of the most common
(and challenging) issues facing parents of babies and toddlers, such as: helping a baby learn to sleep
through the night; dealing with a picky eater; and learning to set limits on children’s behavior. These
questions—and more—are covered in this series of 12 podcasts.
Creating Healthy Connections: Nurturing Brain Development From Birth to Three - Featuring Alison Gopnik,
Ph.D.
Our Families, Ourselves: How Our History Influences How We Raise Our Children - Featuring Daniel Siegel,
Ph.D.
Night-Night…or Not: Talking About Babies, Toddlers, and Sleep - Featuring Jodi Mindell, Ph.D.
Early Experiences Count: How Emotional Development Unfolds Starting at Birth - Featuring Ross Thompson,
Ph.D.
Beyond “Use Your Words!”: How Babies Begin to Develop Self-Control in the First Three Years - Featuring
Brenda Jones-Harden, Ph.D.
Turning On or Tuning Out: The Influence of Media on Young Children’s Development - Featuring Ellen Wartella, Ph.D.
Across the Generations: The Role of Grandparents in Young Children’s Lives - Featuring Barbara Bowman,
M.A.
Feeding the Body and Mind: Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits From the Start - Featuring Daniel Kessler, M.D.
Daddy, Papi, Papa or Baba: The Influence of Father’s on Young

Children’s Development - Featuring Kyle Pruett, M.D.
Shh, Shh, It’s Okay: Coping With Crying in Babies and Toddlers - Featuring Pamela High, M.D.
“I Like Me!”: Developing Self-Esteem in the Early Years -

Featuring Jeree Pawl, Ph.D.
Sharing the Care: How Partnering with Your Child’s Caregiver Supports Healthy Development - Featuring
Jerlean Danel, Ph.D.
Everyday Ways to Support Your Baby's and Toddler's Early Learning - Download this handout (in both
English and Spanish) to learn more about how you can support your child's development—and have fun together
—in the everyday moments you share.
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and Referral Services

PREVENTION RESOURCES AND REFFERAL SERVICES

Developmental Materials Resource List

The ABC's Of Child Development

Act Early Materials

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)*

Baby’s First Test

Beyond Play Toys

Birth to Five: Watch Me Thrive!

Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! is a coordinated federal effort to encourage healthy child development,

Centers for Disease Control

Child Development Institute

Children’s Home Society of California*

ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange

Families Partnering With Providers

Parents Partnering With Managed Care Plans

First 5 New Parent Kits

Good Toys for Young Children

Searchable articles on parenting and child development including information on preemies.

To order copies of this publication in English or Spanish write to:

How I Learn Tablet*

KidsSmart Early Learning and Technology*

Minnesota Parents Know

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

National NIDCAP Center

Parents of Premature Babies Inc. (Preemie-L)

Assure the Best for your Baby’s Physical Development

Reading tips handouts for all ages. Available in several languages.

Reasons for Concern*

Special Delivery Handle with Care – Helpful Information for Parents

Special Start Training Program*

Super Duper Catalogue

Supporting You and Your Preemie

Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for

Text for Baby

The Future of Children

Tips for Choosing Toys

Toy Industry Foundation*

Toys: Tools for Learning

Toys R Us Differently Abled Toy Guide Catalogue

University of Michigan Health System*

Daddy, Papi, Papa or Baba: The Influence of Father’s on Young

“I Like Me!”: Developing Self-Esteem in the Early Years -

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