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Talaris Institute Releases Baby Feelings, a New Board Book for Young Children

maggie — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:30:17 +0000

Talaris Institute is pleased to announce the release of Baby Feelings, a board book perfect for young children. Baby Feelings, inspired by research and beautifully photographed, focuses on how babies express emotions.

Product Update – Baby Feelings

Talaris Webcast with Dr. John Gottman

maggie — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:02:55 +0000

On April 6, Talaris Institute hosted Dr. John Gottman, a world-renowned psychologist with thirty-eight years of experience researching parenting and marriage. Dr. Gottman’s talk, entitled “Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting,” is now available on demand at no charge at www.ParentingCounts.org/webcast/gottman.

John Gottman Press Release 4-5-11

Talaris Institute Releases the Experience, Explore, Learn Video for Early Childhood Professionals

maggie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:43:38 +0000

Talaris Institute is pleased to announce a new Parenting Counts video on play designed for early childhood professionals to support their work with parents and children: Experience, Explore, Learn: The Amazing World of Play

Product Update – Experience, Explore, Learn: The Amazing World of Play

Talaris Institute to Partner with Harlem Children’s Zone

maggie — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:53:12 +0000

Talaris Institute is pleased to announce that Harlem Children’s Zone will be distributing over 1,000 Parenting Counts materials through two Harlem Children’s Zone programs: Baby College parenting classes and Harlem Gems pre-K program. The donation was made possible by the generosity of the Apex Foundation, the family foundation for Bruce and Jolene McCaw. Talaris and Harlem Children’s Zone are committed to helping build a strong foundation of social, emotional and cognitive skills during the early years of life.

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Millions of Dollars of Research Now Free to Parents of Young Children

maggie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:50:42 +0000

Talaris Institute, a nonprofit organization in Seattle, Washington, is proud to announce the launch of the new online service for parents of children birth to five: Parenting Counts Center at www.ParentingCounts.org. Parenting Counts Center showcases factual and practical content for parents based on research in the field of early childhood development. Parenting Counts Center offers free access and a comprehensive, developmental timeline that features the milestones most children experience from birth to five years.

PC Relaunch Press Release 6-14-10[1]

Talaris features Dr. John Medina on Interactive Webcast

maggie — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:47:46 +0000

Dr. John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and author of several books including the New York Times bestseller, Brain Rules, presented on Is Temperment Innate? during the Talaris Institute’s second in a series of interactive webcasts for parents and professionals. Dr. Medina discussed the roles nature and nurture play in how a child learns to navigate the world. He also answered questions asked in real time via the internet.

Medina_Press_release FINAL 6-3-10[1]

Talaris Celebrates Mother’s Day because Parenting Counts!

maggie — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:56:47 +0000

Why are Mothers important? “Research shows that parenting is one of the most important jobs you’ll ever have, because everything you do as a parent counts. Children rely on their parents to help them make sense of the world. No one has a greater impact on a child’s development than their parents, and since we are nearing Mother’s Day, we will specifically recognize how important a mom’s role is in her child’s healthy development,” says Katie Simons, Executive Director of Talaris Institute.

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King 5 News: How to best discipline young children

maggie — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:17:20 +0000

Supporting young children’s development means providing limits as well as opportunities. Carolyn Pirak from Talaris Institute explains why discipline is important and how it can be used in ways that support the healthy social and emotional growth of toddlers and preschoolers.

http://www.king5.com/on-tv/Learning-for-Life-How-to-best-discipline-your-young-children-90099932.html

King 5 News: Talaris Institute

maggie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:32:44 +0000

Talaris Institute, founded in 2000 by Bruce and Jolene McCaw, started out funding research and now has transitioned to translating accepted research findings into practical products for parents and caregivers. For example, Talaris shares research that demonstrates the significance of brain development in the early years.

http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Learning-for-Life-That-Talaris-Institute-80946497.html

King 5 News: Boeing among businesses leading push for early education

talaris — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:35:42 +0000

Boeing continues to be a leader in supporting early childhood education by providing child care on site and offering parenting education classes from Talaris Institute. Employees appreciate the emphasis on family agree that it promotes a positive and productive work environment.

http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Learning-for-Life-Boeing–80946357.html