TweetShare5PinShare5 SharesCreating high-quality learning experiences at the earliest stages of your child’s life As an early childhood nonprofit, Trying Together recognizes that a child’s parent is their first and most important caregiver. From the moment a caregiver meets their child, whether that is through birth, adoption, fostering, or guardianship, parents use their instincts and experiences to guide their personal caregiving style. Caregivers’ perspectives are valuable and can be especially powerful in supporting children’s long-term success when paired with research and science on the way that children learn and develop. Evidence-based research shows that children’s brains develop rapidly from zero to age five. Through consistent and caring daily interactions with their children, parents and other caregivers are able to build healthy relationships with and best support the early development and learning of their children. When children grow up in safe environments with engaged, supportive caregivers, the positive effects are felt throughout their lifetime. But where do caregivers go to find information and resources that help them do this? Through the family resource series Developmentally Appropriate Parenting, Trying Together assists parents and caregivers like you in creating high-quality learning experiences at the earliest stages of your child’s life. About the Series Developmentally Appropriate Parenting is a family resource content series developed by Trying Together as an effort to empower caregivers to create high-quality experiences at the earliest stages of their child’s life. To do this, we are developing digital and print content for families that covers critical early childhood topics. From 2019–2022, Trying Together will continue to develop the series, releasing information online and in-person (when possible) as it is finalized. To stay up-to-date on available materials, sign up to receive our newsletter. Featured Content The Series will include: information and resources that highlight early childhood topics; digital opportunities for caregivers to share knowledge, build relationships, and reinforce the skills they use while caring for young children; and the chance to connect with other parents and caregivers of young children. As content is finalized, information and resources will be made available on the Trying Together website and in-person when possible. Available Languages Caregivers viewing our online resources can use the “Select Language” button in the top right corner of the screen to access the information in their native language. Printed Materials Request free printed materials from our Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series. Printed materials are available in English and Spanish. More Information For questions about the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting series, email Trying Together at: info@tryingtogether.org. TweetShare5PinShare5 Shares