Birth to Three: Moving Beyond Milestones
Gain a deeper understanding of infant and toddler development from birth through age three. This interactive 5-week training series explores key developmental domains, milestone progression, early brain development, social-emotional development, language and communication, and the factors that influence healthy growth during the earliest years of life.
Participants will learn how development unfolds across infancy and toddlerhood while building practical skills to observe, support, and respond to the unique needs of young children and their families. Designed for early childhood professionals, home visitors, and family support providers, this training connects research-based knowledge with real-world strategies that promote positive developmental outcomes and strengthen relationship-based practice.
Understanding Development Beyond the Checklist
Development is about more than reaching milestones. Birth to Three: Moving Beyond Milestones provides professionals with a comprehensive look at how infants and toddlers grow, learn, communicate, and form relationships during the first three years of life.
Through presentations, videos, observations, and group discussion, participants explore the connections between developmental domains and gain practical strategies for applying this knowledge in work with young children, families, and educators.
What You'll Learn
This training provides practical knowledge and skills for professionals supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Participants explore physical and emotional well-being, preparation for birth, newborn care, infant feeding, and postpartum adjustment.
Developmental Domains
Explore the major areas of infant and toddler development, including sensory, motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional growth.
Brain Development
Learn how early brain development influences learning, behavior, relationships, and developmental progression during the first three years.
Milestones Across Birth to Three
Examine key developmental milestones across four age periods: 0-6 months, 7-12 months, 12-24 months, and 24-36 months.
Connections Across Domains
Discover how developmental domains work together and how growth in one area supports progress in others.
Observation & Application
Use videos, observations, and real-world examples to connect developmental concepts to practice with infants, toddlers, and families.
Discussion & Problem-Solving
Engage in collaborative discussions, share experiences, and explore practical approaches to supporting healthy development.
Interactive and Practical Learning
This 10-hour training is delivered over five weekly sessions. Each two-hour session combines content presentations with discussion and reflection opportunities.
Participants will:
Explore major developmental domains in depth
Review milestone progression across age ranges
Watch videos and observe developmental behaviors
Discuss practical examples and case scenarios
Share questions, observations, and experiences with peers
Apply learning to their work with infants, toddlers, and families
Five sessions. Ten hours. Practical knowledge you can apply.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Professionals Supporting Young Children and Families
Birth to Three: Moving Beyond Milestones is designed for professionals who support infants, toddlers, and their families.
Why it Matters
The first three years of life are a period of rapid growth and development. Understanding how developmental domains work together helps professionals better recognize strengths, support emerging skills, and respond to the unique needs of young children and their families.
