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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 22 MIN

#210: The Magic of Zero to Three with Rebecca Parlakian from Zero to Three

from The Everything ECE Podcast · host Carla Ward

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla sits down with Rebecca Parlakian, child development and parenting specialist at ZERO TO THREE, to shine a spotlight on the incredible world of infants and toddlers.Together they unpack:The key developmental milestones across social-emotional, cognitive, communication, and physical domainsWhy everyday moments (like laundry, sunlight, or stirring with a spoon) are powerful learning opportunitiesHow infant programs can be more intentional in designing environments that truly support growthThe role of educators and parents as “detectives” decoding cries, cues, and needsThe advocacy work ZERO TO THREE is leading—bringing families and even policymakers into the conversation about babiesIf you’ve ever wondered how to support our youngest learners- or needed a reminder of the magic in the everyday- this episode is for you.REBECCA PARLAKIANRebecca Parlakian is Senior Director of Programs at ZERO TO THREE, where she leads work on child development, parenting, and early education. With more than two decades of experience, she has co-authored five curricula, published widely on parenting and early learning, and is a regular contributor to NAEYC’s Young Children. A recognized voice in national media, Rebecca is dedicated to advancing the power of relationships in shaping children’s earliest years.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-parlakian/ZERO TO THREELEARN Conference: https://www.zerotothree.org/learn-conference/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-three/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotothree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZEROTOTHREE/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week!CONNECT WITH CARLAEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠The ECE Experience- LinkWebsite: www.carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla sits down with Rebecca Parlakian, child development and parenting specialist at ZERO TO THREE, to shine a spotlight on the incredible world of infants and toddlers.Together they unpack:The key developmental milestones across social-emotional, cognitive, communication, and physical domainsWhy everyday moments (like laundry, sunlight, or stirring with a spoon) are powerful learning opportunitiesHow infant programs can be more intentional in designing environments that truly support growthThe role of educators and parents as “detectives” decoding cries, cues, and needsThe advocacy work ZERO TO THREE is leading—bringing families and even policymakers into the conversation about babiesIf you’ve ever wondered how to support our youngest learners- or needed a reminder of the magic in the everyday- this episode is for you.REBECCA PARLAKIANRebecca Parlakian is Senior Director of Programs at ZERO TO THREE, where she leads work on child development, parenting, and early education. With more than two decades of experience, she has co-authored five curricula, published widely on parenting and early learning, and is a regular contributor to NAEYC’s Young Children. A recognized voice in national media, Rebecca is dedicated to advancing the power of relationships in shaping children’s earliest years.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-parlakian/ZERO TO THREELEARN Conference: https://www.zerotothree.org/learn-conference/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero-to-three/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotothree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZEROTOTHREE/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week!CONNECT WITH CARLAEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠The ECE Experience- LinkWebsite: www.carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece

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