At this age, toddlers begin to express their feelings using growing language skills. They begin to build friendships with other children and show affection to familiar adults. This play kit focuses on developing hand-eye coordination and includes activities to build connections with others.

Baby is on their way! This means so much growth is about to begin, for both of you. This thoughtfully designed kit supports new parents as they prepare emotionally and physically for the journey ahead, while also offering early bonding tools for their newborn. With resources to support both your well-being and your baby’s growth, this kit is a meaningful first step into parenthood.

Toddler begins to make great leaps in communication and motor skills. Behavior may change as they cultivate a newfound sense of independence. This kit includes items and activities to support language and interpersonal development.

Baby is now a toddler! They begin behaving like others around them, walk independently, and want to explore their surroundings. This play kit includes items and activities to help your toddler explore their new world safely .

Baby is engaging in play time, gaining control of their movements, and interacting with others at a deeper level. Babies at this age put anything and everything in their mouth. This kit includes items and activities to deepen connections and build coordination.

Once I Was Very Very Scared helps young children recognize and talk about how stress or trauma can affect them. Told through the voices of animal characters, the story explores a range of emotional responses to scary experiences and highlights the important role caring adults play in helping children feel safe and develop healthy ways to cope.

Over There is a supportive tool created to help families navigate the emotional challenges of military deployment. Designed for young children, this comforting board book uses simple, reassuring language and includes a photo insert for the deployed parent to help maintain connection across the distance. It serves as a practical resource for preparing children for separation, sustaining emotional bonds during deployment, and supporting a smooth, loving reunion.

Over There is a supportive tool created to help families navigate the emotional challenges of military deployment. Designed for young children, this comforting board book uses simple, reassuring language and includes a photo insert for the deployed parent to help maintain connection across the distance. It serves as a practical resource for preparing children for separation, sustaining emotional bonds during deployment, and supporting a smooth, loving reunion.

November 12, 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. 

Connection with the natural world can support healing, reflection, and relational wellbeing. This session explores how nature-based practices and metaphors can deepen personal and professional reflection for those working with children, families, and communities. Participants will engage in guided reflective activities that connect somatic awareness, storytelling, and Indigenous wisdom to professional practice, exploring how nature-informed approaches can strengthen relational health and infant mental health work.

Presenters:

• Marie-Celeste Condon, PhD, Early Childhood Innovation Network
• Kate Rosenblum, PhD, Co-Director, Zero to Thrive at the University of Michigan 
• Jane West, PhD Candidate, Heart of the West Counseling, LLC 

This comprehensive handbook supports professionals who work with families of infants by providing a practical, science-based guide to coaching new parents. The resource blends innovative teaching techniques with field-tested strategies to strengthen positive parenting skills and address common early parenting concerns.

September 10, 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. 

Strong, responsive relationships are the foundation of positive behavior. In this interactive session, participants explore practical, connection-centered strategies that reduce challenging behaviors and strengthen regulation in young children. Through examples and guided reflection, participants will learn how to create predictable, supportive routines and apply proactive approaches that help every child feel connected, capable, and ready to thrive.

Presenter:  Erin Donahue, Director, SWIFT Support at KenCrest Services