Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)

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The Story of Max: Early Start in California

By California Department of Developmental Services
This short animated video, produced by California Early Start/DDS, shows a family going through the process of applying for and receiving Early Start services.

Introducing: Family Care Notebooks Video

This webinar introduces the Family Care Notebook, a digital system for managing the paperwork for caregivers of children and adults with disabilities.

All About Individual Family Service Plans: What is an IFSP?

This video provides information about the services and the process that takes place for families who are enrolling in Early Start, and getting ready for their f...

The IFSP Meeting: What can I expect? How can I best participate?

In this video, we explaining what an IFSP meeting is, who might be there, and most importantly, what you, as a parent, can ask and do at that meeting.

Introduction to Baby n Me Music Group at Parents Helping Parents

Curious about the monthly Baby n Me Music Group at PHP, on Zoom? Want to "meet" Mr. Chris, and find out if the group is right for you and your 0-5 y/o with dela...

Inclusive Early Learning Tools

Find out about Universal Design for Learning, and see some simple, inexpensive tools that can help create a more universally designed setting for 0-5-yr-old

Positive Behavior Supports (For Professionals) – Pt1

In this training we discuss how to build strong relationships with children through intentional positive descriptive acknowledgements, clear expectations, and v...

Positive Behavior Supports (For Professionals) – Pt2

In this training, we discuss how to build strong relationships with children through intentional positive descriptive acknowledgements, clear expectations, and ...

Five Protective Factors to Strengthen Families: Part 1

This is part 1 of a webinar presented by Mary Ellen Peterson in October 2020, about the 5 Protective Factors to Strengthen Families, for Parents Helping Parents...

The Five Protective Factors to Strengthen Families: Part 2

This is part 2 of a webinar presented by Mary Ellen Peterson in October 2020, about the 5 Protective Factors to Strengthen Families,  offered for FIRST 5 partn...

Get an Early Start: How to Connect with PHP Online

This video will show you how to connect with the Get an Early Start Program at Parents Helping Parents on our website. It's a quick review of all the features a...

Transition at age 3: From Early Start to Preschool in Santa Clara County

Learn both required elements for transition and recommended practices to support families and their children as they successfully navigate the transition from E...

Early Start Intake Forms Santa Clara County “How To Complete” video

This video provides information on how to complete the intake forms for Santa Clara County Early Start.

Healthy Eating with Picky Eaters – Part 1

Aly Thompson, MPH, RD, explains the 5 Keys to Raising Healthy Eaters, and the division of responsibilities for the parents and the child.

Healthy Eating with Picky Eaters – Part 2

Aly Thompson, MPH, RD expands on specific issues, such as sensory issues, and raising children with special needs to be competent eaters.

Get an Early Start at Home: How do I Get Help?

Early Start services can, and do, happen in your home- and can be done remotely! Find out how to sign up for services in this short video.

Get an Early Start at Home: Tips for Virtual Sessions

It can be a little scary when you have a little one at home that needs therapy or evaluations done, and they are being offered over the computer or your phone. ...

Early Start Referrals and Assessments in the Time of COVID

Representatives from SARC and the Santa Clara County Office of Education provide information on Early Start referrals, assessments, and services in Santa Clara ...

Transitioning out of Early Start : From the IFSP to IEP/IPP

Learn about the process of “transition” from an IFSP to an IPP, and from an IFSP to an IEP. Find out what you can expect as you plan for services.

Bridging the Communication Gap: AAC for “Late Talkers”

Short video about Augmentative or Alternative Communication tools (AAC) for young children 0-5. It explains how these simple, easy to use tools can help bridge ...

Early Learning Tool Kit Sensory Tools

This video provides information about the tools that may help the children in your preschool class who have sensory concerns, that are included in the Early Lea...

Early Learning Tool Kit: Visual Tools and Binder Materials

This video provides information about the tools that may help the children in your preschool class who are visual learners, as well as the materials that are in...

Early Learning Tool Kit: Tools for Fine Motor

This video provides information about the tools that may help the children in your preschool class who have fine motor concerns, that are included in the Early ...

Early Learning Tool Kit: Tools for Physical Access

This video provides information about the tools that may help the children in your preschool class who have physical access needs, that are included in the Earl...

Early Learning Tool Kit: Communication Tools

This video provides information about the tools that may help the children in your preschool class who have communication concerns, that are included in the Ear...

Early Signs of Autism Video

By Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute
To improve recognition of the early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Dr. Rebecca Landa of Kennedy Krieger Institute has developed this 9-minute video tu...

Early Start Program – The Basics

By Santa Clara County Office of Education
Learn the basics about the Early Start Program for children with qualifying needs.

Tips from an SLP (Speech Therapist) – How STRAWS help toddlers TALK

By Learn with Adrienne
Worried that your child is falling behind on speech milestones? This video may help you add some fun to learning...

The Power of Relationships in Early Childhood Development

By First 5 California - Santa Clara County
RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: In this First 5 series, Kadija speaks to parents and providers an understanding of how relationships with young children develop, and why ...

Take A Minute: Relationships Matter!

By WestEd CPEI
This video gives parents of infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities information on social and emotional development, as well as tips on how they ca...

FIRST 5 Perinatal Substance Exposure

By First 5 California - Santa Clara County
This video explores the impact and prevalence of prenatal substance exposure, including brain development, behavior and developmental outcomes, and misdiagnosis...

Universal Developmental Screening with Connection to Early Intervention Services

By First 5 California
The aim of the Universal Developmental Screening Project is to ensure that developmental screening with a standardized tool for children birth through age five ...

Power of Play: Building Skills and Having Fun

By ZEROTOTHREE
Learn how to nurture your baby's development through the power of play.

A Good Fit

By ZEROTOTHREE
Watch how infants and toddlers learn through trying out their ideas, using their thinking and physical abilities to solve difficult problems.

First 5 California TV Commercial – “From The Moment They’re Born”

By First 5 California
A baby’s brain is developing at fantastic speeds. Parents can fuel this growth by talking, reading, and singing right from birth.

From Cries to Conversation

By ZerotoThree
This 5 minute video reviews typical development of language skills from 0-3 years.

Teach Me To Talk video channel

By teachmetotalk.com
Welcome to teachmetotalk.com's youtube channel. Here you'll find our FREE Therapy Tip of the Week video series with ideas for parents and professionals who work...

Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick

By Ed Tronick director of UMass Boston's Infant-Parent Mental Health Program and Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Ed Tronick (http://www.umb.edu/Why_UMass/Ed_Tronick), director of UMass Boston's Infant-Parent Mental Health Program (http://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/psyc...) ...

All About Child Disability Diagnosis

By Raising Children Network
In this short video, child disability experts talk about what to do if you’re concerned about your child’s development.