It's Never Too Early: Hatchlings Program Reaches Expectant and Newborn Families.

Authors :: SANDERS, CARRIE
DIAMANT-COHEN, BETSY
STOLTZ, DOROTHY
CZARNECKI, ELAINE
Source :: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children. Spring2024, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p27-31. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: The article focuses on the evolution of early literacy programming in libraries, highlighting the shift from rarity to acceptance of programs for babies and toddlers, driven by research on the connection between early experiences and brain development. Topics include the expansion of early literacy programming to include expectant parents, recognizing the impact of prenatal experiences on language development.

Subjects :: *POOR families
*FAMILIES
*NEWBORN infants
*EXPECTANT parents
*INFANTS
*HUMAN services
*SOCIAL services
*PARENT-infant relationships

Language :: English
ISSN :: 15429806
Volume :: 22
Issue :: 1
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 176623501
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.22.1.27

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