The Parenting Together Pathway is a video-based learning series to provide high-quality information on early childhood development to parents and caregivers in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. The Parenting Together Pathway provides families the opportunity to learn more about: brain development; play; interactions and relationships; technology; child care; and advocacy to better support their children’s healthy growth.
Courses
The Beautiful Brain
Presenters: Lindsey Ramsey and Cristina Codario
This presentation provides an overview of how the brain develops during early childhood. Caregivers will learn about the impact of interactions, environments, and trauma on a child’s brain, and develop an understanding of how strong brain development can be effectively supported through fun and engaging activities.
- Presentation – The Beautiful Brain (PDF)
- Child Brain Development 101 (PDF)
- Circuit Area Examples (PDF)
- Transcript: The Beautiful Brain
- El cerebro hermoso | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Together en Vimeo.
It’s More Than Just Play: The Role of Play in a Child’s Life
Presenter: Bliss Letang
This presentation provides an overview of the types of play and how play benefits young children. Caregivers will learn about how they can support playful learning.
- Presentation – It’s More Than Just Play: The Role of Play in a Child’s Life (PDF)
- It’s More Than Just Play (PDF)
- Transcript: It’s More Than Just Play
- Es más que solo jugar: el papel del juego en la vida de un niño | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Toegther en Vimeo.
Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary
Presenter: Sarah Grubb
This presentation provides an overview of positive interactions between children and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn to recognize moments of connecting, sharing, growing, and belonging in everyday moments.
- Presentation – Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary (PDF)
- Transcript: Everyday Interactions Matter
- Las interacciones cotidianas importan | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Together en Vimeo.
The Role of Technology in Caregiving and Caregiving Experiences
Presenter: Katie Gullone
This presentation provides an overview of how technology can be resourceful in caregiving experiences. Caregivers will learn how integrating technology into children’s daily routines, including play, can be fun and supportive towards their development.
- Presentation – The Role of Technology in Caregiving and Caregiving Experiences (PDF)
- Reflection Sheet (PDF)
- Transcript: The Role of Technology in Caregiving and Caregiving Experiences
- El papel de la tecnología en el cuidado y las experiencias de cuidado | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Together en Vimeo.
How to Choose High-Quality Child Care
Presenter: Lindsey Ramsey
This presentation provides an overview of important characteristics to look for when searching for child care. Caregivers will learn about the various aspects of child care that attribute to high quality interactions and experiences.
- Presentation – How to Choose High-Quality Child Care (PDF)
- How to Choose High Quality Child Care (PDF)
- Transcript: How to Choose High-Quality Child Care
- Cómo elegir un cuidado infantil de alta calidad | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Together en Vimeo.
Becoming A Child’s First Advocate
Presenter: Lindsey Ramsey
This presentation provides an overview of advocacy, its definition, and the role it plays for young children and their families. Caregivers will learn about various campaigns related to early childhood and how they can become and advocate for all children.
- Presentation – Becoming a Child’s First Advocate (PDF)
- A Child’s First Advocate Resources (PDF)
- Transcript: Becoming a Child’s First Advocate
- Convertirse en el primer defensor de un niño | Camino de crianza conjunta, de Trying Together en Vimeo.
Early Intervention
Presenter: Alicia Sebastian
This presentation will cover the basics of early intervention services in Allegheny County.
Safety and Emergencies
Presenter: Kathy Wolfe
This video will provide an overview for families to become prepared in case of an emergency. Topics will include creating an emergency kit, fire safety, car seat safety, safe sleep, and medication.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Presenter: Sarah Grubb
This presentation provides an overview of what social-emotional wellness is in early childhood and will include topics of why it’s important, and how you and your child can work together to encourage your child’s social-emotional growth forming close, secure, meaningful relationships.
Parenting for Positive Racial Identity Development
Presenter: Dr. Denisha Jones
This presentation provides an overview for families about racial identity development, why it matters, and how caregivers can support positive racial identity development for young children.
