Whether it's staying home more often or starting a new school year, big changes can give children anxiety. In an interview with ABC15 Arizona, Dr. Alison Steier, director of Mental Health Services and the Harris Institute at Southwest Human Development, discussed helping children manage anxiety during big changes. Click the image...
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, families are facing new and stressful challenges. Our Birth to Five Helpline specialists have been working hard to give parents, caregivers and professionals the guidance and support they need more than ever. Here are some of the common concerns that our Helpline specialists are hearing...
ZERO TO THREE recently published its 2020 State of Babies Yearbook, which includes new data for Arizona. ZERO TO THREE's annual report compares "national and state-by-state data on the well-being of infants and toddlers." The yearly overview highlights the importance of policy building a foundation for babies' and toddlers' future...
Southwest Human Development’s core values uphold the dignity and worth of each individual and the communities in which they live—a commitment that has never wavered. A pillar of these values is our promise to promote social justice through diversity, equity and inclusiveness. During this profound moment when we are seeing widespread...
During this profound moment when we are seeing widespread community activism and support to protect and defend diversity, equity and inclusion, we acknowledge the injustices that have been experienced by so many in our country for far too long. Today, June 19, marks Juneteenth in observance of the 1865 emancipation of...
Since 1969, "Sesame Street" has worked to be a positive, educational resource for young children. Guided by child development experts, the show often addresses topics like race, class, gender, religion and disabilities to teach children the values of diversity and inclusion. And when serious topics have made their way into...
ZERO TO THREE Fellows Natasha Byars (Southwest Human Development), Raquel Munarriz Diaz (Lastinger Center for Learning at the University of Florida) and Sandipan Paul (UNICEF Pacific) collaborated on a ZERO TO THREE journal article focusing on advancing equity in the early childhood workforce, which was published in May 2020. The...
The coronavirus crisis has worsened the challenges that many young children and families in need are facing. Among the many struggles, some families have lost their jobs or have had their work hours reduced creating financial hardships, most have lost the child care services they depend upon to go to...
Mother’s Day will likely look pretty different this year. Many families will find themselves spending Mother’s Day at home instead of at their favorite brunch spot, park, concert venue or weekend destination. But with a little creativity, you can still show Mom just how much you appreciate her! Mother's Day is...
Socializing with peers is an important part of a young child’s development. In addition to the friendships they build, toddlers and young children develop communication skills, emotional self-awareness, empathy and conflict management through their interactions with others their age. The coronavirus crisis has led to many families staying home with little...