What Is Motivational Interviewing?
Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below to learn more about motivational interviewing and how it can benefit Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Parenting
Use the resources on this page to increase your knowledge about parenting programs that are most likely to be effective with families of young children in the settings where you work. Find tips and strategies for how to implement these programs well..
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation to learn about and strengthen an individual’s motivation for changing behavior.
Enterovirus
Learn the facts about Enterovirus, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Fun and Learning for Parents and Children: An Activities Handbook
Children are learning all the time. Explore this resource booklet that contains fun activities for parents and children to do together at home, away from home, indoors, and outdoors.
My Parents, My Teachers
Watch this video that highlights the importance of enriching the everyday experiences of children through reading, communication, and play music from birth.
Compendium of Parenting Interventions
Explore this collection of evidence-based parenting interventions for programs, states, and child care network leaders. It includes all the information you need to make choices about parenting interventions you can implement in your program.
Active Supervision FAQs
Review the questions and answers below to find information related to active supervision in early care and education settings.
An Introduction to the Compendium of Parenting Interventions
Watch this brief overview of the Compendium of Parenting Interventions.
Tips for Parents: Choosing Books for Infants and Toddlers
Reading is an important skill for future learning. Here are some tips for choosing good books for infants and toddlers. Parents, caregivers, and guardians may find these tips helpful.