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Little Moments
Count playlist
sing, dance, have fun. music and movement activate a baby’s brain and create a happy mood. just tap on the songs and get ready to dance.
helpful resources and services
parent and family support programs
general parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting information
ZTT podcast: How Babies Begin to Develop Self-control in the First 3 Years (English and Spanish)
Managing Your Own Emotions: the key to successful parenting
Are Time-outs Helpful or Harmful to Children (English and Spanish)
The Impact of Your Childhood on How You Parent Today (English and Spanish)
Talking About Race with Your Children
for fathers
Zero to Three Resources
The Daddy Factor (English)
Let’s Hear it for the Dads! (English and Spanish)
Podcast: The Impact of Fathers on a Child’s Development (English and Spanish)
La Guardia Cross: Daddy Matters Episodes
The FATHER Project
for grandparents and extended family
Grandparent Guide: What’s New, What’s the Same? (English and Spanish)
Webinar: Grandparents As Childcare Providers (English)
support organizations
Northside Minneapolis residents: Enroll in NAZ
Early Childhood and Family Education - ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten entrance.
Way to Grow
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
free programs, activities & learning kit
digital programs
screen time
parent support text programs
Think Small ParentPowered Texts
music playlist
Little Moments Count Spotify Playlist
child care and development
general parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting information
ZTT podcast: How Babies Begin to Develop Self-control in the First 3 Years (English and Spanish)
Managing Your Own Emotions: the key to successful parenting
Are Time-outs Helpful or Harmful to Children (English and Spanish)
The Impact of Your Childhood on How You Parent Today (English and Spanish)
Talking About Race with Your Children
for fathers
Zero to Three Resources
The Daddy Factor (English)
Let’s Hear it for the Dads! (English and Spanish)
Podcast: The Impact of Fathers on a Child’s Development (English and Spanish)
La Guardia Cross: Daddy Matters Episodes
The FATHER Project
for grandparents and extended family
Grandparent Guide: What’s New, What’s the Same? (English and Spanish)
Webinar: Grandparents As Childcare Providers (English)
support organizations
Northside Minneapolis residents: Enroll in NAZ
Early Childhood and Family Education - ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten entrance.
Way to Grow
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
free programs, activities & learning kit
housing and income assistance
MN housing help resources
Coordinated Entry Information – Housing Assistance
MN income assistance resources