Transition Time: Rest and Nap
Help children prepare for transitions into rest and naptimes with this audio moment.
Lying down for rest and naptime can be an especially challenging part of the day for some children. But there are ways to ease into this routine, help children know what to expect, and make rest time go more smoothly for everyone.
Before a nap or rest time, listen with children to this audio moment where Elmo stretches his body and takes some deep belly breaths to help him feel relaxed and ready to take a rest.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
6 Ways to Practice Nurturing Parenting
Tips from a pediatrician on understanding, empathizing with, encouraging, and positively guiding children.
Milestones: Your Four-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Five-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
