Honoring Voices is a powerful collection of stories that explores relationship-based practices in infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH). Grounded in core IECMH theory, the book offers real-world reflections from diverse professionals, highlighting how equity, vulnerability, and authenticity shape healing relationships with young children and families across cultures and contexts.

Honoring Voices is a powerful collection of stories that explores relationship-based practices in infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH). Grounded in core IECMH theory, the book offers real-world reflections from diverse professionals, highlighting how equity, vulnerability, and authenticity shape healing relationships with young children and families across cultures and contexts.

Daddy’s Waves is a supportive, conversation-starting resource for children who have a family member experiencing emotional ups and downs, whether they live together or not. Through Ellie’s story, young readers explore feelings of sadness, anger, and confusion when a parent misses a visit. Guided by caring adults, Ellie learns to understand her father’s “waves,” hold on to loving memories, and recognize that she is not alone.

Thoughtfully written to address the realities faced by millions of children impacted by trauma, mental illness, or substance use, this book helps families and professionals open important conversations, strengthen connection, and foster resilience.

January 14, 2026; 1 PM- 2:45PM ET

Introducing LEARN Intensives, a new live virtual event series from ZERO TO THREE. Inspired by the innovation and thought leadership of the LEARN Conference, these interactive deep-dive sessions bring timely topics, emerging research, and leading experts directly to you. 

Infant learning is shaped by the environments we create. This session explores how thoughtfully designed infant rooms can support autonomy, movement, and discovery. Participants will examine how restrictive equipment can limit development and consider alternatives that promote active exploration. Through examples and guided reflection, participants will learn how to design “tiny destinations” that offer meaningful visual, sensory, and physical experiences tailored to each child’s developmental level. Emphasis will be placed on creating flexible environments that evolve as infants grow and develop.

Presenters:

• Rebecca Berlin, PhD, President, Gryphon House 
• Sandra Duncan, EdD, Author and Consultant 

This innovative early childhood professional development program provides trainers with practical strategies to support early childhood professionals in creating environments and interactions that foster positive brain development.

Optional Technical Assistance Call — July 14, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm ET

 2 Day Trainer Seminar   

Part 1    — July 15, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required)

 Part 2   —   July 16, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required)

Wrap up meeting —  July 17, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required) 

Our newly designed virtual Training of Trainers combines live online events and self-study to support your journey towards becoming a ZERO TO THREE certified trainer of The Growing Brain curriculum.

Our virtual learning environment provides you with a variety of independent and small group learning experiences. You will engage in a guided self-study of the curriculum, have in-depth discussions about content with a ZERO TO THREE faculty, brainstorm with other adult educators about strategies for delivery, and create activities that meet the learning needs of the early childhood professionals you support!

Unit 7: The Everyday Play is the final module in the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series, focusing on how play supports brain development in infants and toddlers. This 31-page digital manual includes summaries, reflections, and interactive prompts to help professionals recognize the power of play in fostering cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth.

Unit 5: Social–Emotional Development is part of the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series and focuses on how relationships, emotional regulation, and attachment develop in the earliest years. This 32-page digital manual includes summaries, interactive prompts, and guided reflections to help professionals apply evidence-based strategies that nurture strong emotional foundations in young children.

Unit 4: Cognition and Executive Function is part of the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series and supports early childhood professionals in understanding how young children develop thinking skills, memory, and self-control. This digital workbook includes presentation summaries, discussion prompts, and interactive activities designed to deepen learning and support application in real-world settings.

Unit 3: Communication and Language Development is part of the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series. This 32-page digital manual helps early childhood professionals understand how communication and language skills develop from birth and how adult interactions can support this growth. It includes key content summaries, reflection prompts, and discussion tools designed to enhance professional learning during the training experience.

Unit 2: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development is part of the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series. This 31-page digital workbook helps professionals explore how early experiences, stress, and caregiving environments influence brain development in infants and toddlers. It includes presentation highlights, reflection prompts, and discussion tools for interactive, real-world learning.