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Join Start at Zero in welcoming our new Executive Director, Dr.Jumesha Wade!! 🎉 We are looking forward to the knowledge, experience, and vision that Dr. Wade brings to lead Start at Zero into the future! (See the full video announcement youtu.be/-ascbdstX-k )

Hear from June about why she loves Start at Zero: ow.ly/mExI50CsoPz. Donate today at ow.ly/aYjA50CsoPy

Through its Family Visiting program and using the evidence-based Parents as Teachers curriculum, Start at Zero reached 173 children and 123 families last year. Wondering what really happens during a family visit? Check out this video ow.ly/5C3W50CsnYP

Early childhood is about so much more than just early childhood. Watch this video to learn more about why an investment in Start at Zero has transformative power: youtube.com/watch?v=g9E2sl…

Start at Zero partners with parents and caregivers to promote healthy early childhood development. Learn more about Start at Zero: ow.ly/sbe150CsmKw

Save the date. Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, December 1st. Consider Start at Zero: conta.cc/336vCLB

#VroomTip: Ask your child questions like, "Would you rather be a bird or a fish? Why?" Have them give you a few reasons from real-life experiences. Taking turns asking and answering questions helps your child develop reasoning skills. #earlylearning #ece

#VroomTip: Help your child learn to breathe deeply when feeling upset. Have them close their eyes and put their hand on their belly to feel it go out when they breathe in. This helps your child practice self-control and learn to manage emotions in difficult situations. #SEL #ece

"Your child's brain grows the fastest from birth through age 5!" #spendtimewithyourchildren #saz #earlylearning

You are your child’s favorite toy. There is nothing in the world your child would rather do than play with you! Ideas for a year of play from our parenting experts: bit.ly/2nClODC #parenting #toddleractivities

#ReadAloud #saz #bonding

Interesting article, good read. "How Men’s Bodies Change When They Become Fathers" nytimes.com/2020/04/15/par…

What if my child is scared of wearing a face covering? #saz #facecoverings #COVID19

Turning an action into a game what a great idea. @joinvroom #saz #earlychildhooddevelopment #vroomtips

Practicing Mindfulness helps children to notice the positives, and develop a sense of appreciation, gratitude and contentment. Great resource! @ZEROTOTHREE #mindfulness #earlychildhooddevelopment

Effective Monday, June 29, employees or visitors to any place of public accommodation must wear face coverings in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public where 6 ft of separation isn't feasible.

Can moms really take care of ourselves? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jumesha Wade, Ebony Kearney, Ruby Perkins, and Janelle Woods as they share their experiences over the last few months. Tuesday June 30th at 8:30pm on Facebook LIVE. facebook.com/StartatZeroKC/…

In the wake of recent protests which erupted around the country, an urgent need to humanize the daily experience of BIPOC in the U.S. can no longer be ignored. #educolor weareteachers.com/racial-justice…

Imitating common sounds and inviting your child to join you helps build early language skills. Find more tips: childcareaware.org/brain-building…

“Picky” eating behavior — being unwilling to try new or non-favorite foods — usually starts at about two years of age. Here's what our parenting experts have to say about the littlest food critics: bit.ly/34RVMAY