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Good news!
We’re extending the deadline to apply for Strolling Thunder 2026: https://bit.ly/4r0ICvp
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a baby or toddler (0–3) and want to help shape policies that give babies a strong start, there’s still time.
New deadline: Feb. 20
We’re extending the deadline to apply for Strolling Thunder 2026: https://bit.ly/4r0ICvp
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a baby or toddler (0–3) and want to help shape policies that give babies a strong start, there’s still time.
New deadline: Feb. 20
February 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Good news!
We’re extending the deadline to apply for Strolling Thunder 2026: https://bit.ly/4r0ICvp
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a baby or toddler (0–3) and want to help shape policies that give babies a strong start, there’s still time.
New deadline: Feb. 20
We’re extending the deadline to apply for Strolling Thunder 2026: https://bit.ly/4r0ICvp
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a baby or toddler (0–3) and want to help shape policies that give babies a strong start, there’s still time.
New deadline: Feb. 20
You don’t need to be an expert.
You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need your story.
It’s time to stand up for babies.
#StrollingThunder
You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need your story.
It’s time to stand up for babies.
#StrollingThunder
January 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
You don’t need to be an expert.
You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need your story.
It’s time to stand up for babies.
#StrollingThunder
You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need your story.
It’s time to stand up for babies.
#StrollingThunder
Babies don't know if they live in Red states or Blue states. Delays to child care hurt families and our workforce. Tell Congress to tell the administration to release funds now: https://bit.ly/49TIW92
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January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Babies don't know if they live in Red states or Blue states. Delays to child care hurt families and our workforce. Tell Congress to tell the administration to release funds now: https://bit.ly/49TIW92
It’s time to stand up for babies.
Strolling Thunder 2026 is recruiting families with babies (0–3) to share their stories with Congress, virtually or in person.
Applications open now: https://bit.ly/4qeleu7
#StrollingThunder
Strolling Thunder 2026 is recruiting families with babies (0–3) to share their stories with Congress, virtually or in person.
Applications open now: https://bit.ly/4qeleu7
#StrollingThunder
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
It’s time to stand up for babies.
Strolling Thunder 2026 is recruiting families with babies (0–3) to share their stories with Congress, virtually or in person.
Applications open now: https://bit.ly/4qeleu7
#StrollingThunder
Strolling Thunder 2026 is recruiting families with babies (0–3) to share their stories with Congress, virtually or in person.
Applications open now: https://bit.ly/4qeleu7
#StrollingThunder
Babies don’t know whether they live in a ‘red’ or a ‘blue state,’ but they will know if their families lose child care, can’t pay the heating bill or are closer to eviction. We urge the administration to immediately reverse this funding freeze & invest in our nation’s babies: https://bit.ly/4r3T1WX
January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Babies don’t know whether they live in a ‘red’ or a ‘blue state,’ but they will know if their families lose child care, can’t pay the heating bill or are closer to eviction. We urge the administration to immediately reverse this funding freeze & invest in our nation’s babies: https://bit.ly/4r3T1WX
Our $2 to $1 match expires December 31 at midnight. Please give what you can at our link in bio: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Help parents get the support they need to stand stronger. This matching gift opportunity multiplies the power of your gift, allowing us to reach even more families in need.
Help parents get the support they need to stand stronger. This matching gift opportunity multiplies the power of your gift, allowing us to reach even more families in need.
December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our $2 to $1 match expires December 31 at midnight. Please give what you can at our link in bio: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Help parents get the support they need to stand stronger. This matching gift opportunity multiplies the power of your gift, allowing us to reach even more families in need.
Help parents get the support they need to stand stronger. This matching gift opportunity multiplies the power of your gift, allowing us to reach even more families in need.
The first three years are irreplaceable. As Walter Gilliam says, “Thank you for whatever you do to support children and families.”
Right now, your gift is matched $2 for every $1 you give by Walter and the ZERO TO THREE Board, tripling your impact.
Match ends December 31: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Right now, your gift is matched $2 for every $1 you give by Walter and the ZERO TO THREE Board, tripling your impact.
Match ends December 31: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The first three years are irreplaceable. As Walter Gilliam says, “Thank you for whatever you do to support children and families.”
Right now, your gift is matched $2 for every $1 you give by Walter and the ZERO TO THREE Board, tripling your impact.
Match ends December 31: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Right now, your gift is matched $2 for every $1 you give by Walter and the ZERO TO THREE Board, tripling your impact.
Match ends December 31: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Believing in babies means more than admiring their wonder.
It means standing with families and building a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for believing in babies.
Happy Holidays from all of us at ZERO TO THREE.
It means standing with families and building a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for believing in babies.
Happy Holidays from all of us at ZERO TO THREE.
December 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Believing in babies means more than admiring their wonder.
It means standing with families and building a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for believing in babies.
Happy Holidays from all of us at ZERO TO THREE.
It means standing with families and building a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for believing in babies.
Happy Holidays from all of us at ZERO TO THREE.
Our offices will be closed from December 25 through January 1 for winter break.
While we're out, check out our Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Babies and Toddlers, including one of our favorite cookie recipes: https://bit.ly/3XYeN1B
We'll see you in 2026!
While we're out, check out our Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Babies and Toddlers, including one of our favorite cookie recipes: https://bit.ly/3XYeN1B
We'll see you in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our offices will be closed from December 25 through January 1 for winter break.
While we're out, check out our Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Babies and Toddlers, including one of our favorite cookie recipes: https://bit.ly/3XYeN1B
We'll see you in 2026!
While we're out, check out our Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Babies and Toddlers, including one of our favorite cookie recipes: https://bit.ly/3XYeN1B
We'll see you in 2026!
Babies’ mental health is tied to their caregivers’. Healing starts early, with support for both. ZERO TO THREE helps families build strong relationships, because connection shapes the brain. It’s not just kind. It’s smart policy. – Lisa Mennet, PhD
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Babies’ mental health is tied to their caregivers’. Healing starts early, with support for both. ZERO TO THREE helps families build strong relationships, because connection shapes the brain. It’s not just kind. It’s smart policy. – Lisa Mennet, PhD
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
We are all saddened by the loss of Rob & Michelle Reiner, and we extend our deepest condolences to their family, friends and the many people whose lives they touched through their unwavering commitment to young children and families. Full statement: bit.ly/48HUQCo
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are all saddened by the loss of Rob & Michelle Reiner, and we extend our deepest condolences to their family, friends and the many people whose lives they touched through their unwavering commitment to young children and families. Full statement: bit.ly/48HUQCo
From Rahil Briggs, PsyD, national director,
@healthysteps.bsky.social, in response to the recent change in federal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns:
@healthysteps.bsky.social, in response to the recent change in federal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns:
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
From Rahil Briggs, PsyD, national director,
@healthysteps.bsky.social, in response to the recent change in federal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns:
@healthysteps.bsky.social, in response to the recent change in federal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns:
The best gift for babies this year is stability. Families need your voice this holiday season. Send your wish list to Congress and speak up for what babies really need to thrive: https://bit.ly/48NIVTr
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The best gift for babies this year is stability. Families need your voice this holiday season. Send your wish list to Congress and speak up for what babies really need to thrive: https://bit.ly/48NIVTr
If a baby needs food and your first concern is fraud, you’re telling on yourself.
December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If a baby needs food and your first concern is fraud, you’re telling on yourself.
Our Safe Babies program helps more infants and toddlers stay safely with their families.
-72% of Safe Babies children are reunified with parents, compared to the national standard of 53%.
-Now in 17 more states, thanks to donors like you.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
-72% of Safe Babies children are reunified with parents, compared to the national standard of 53%.
-Now in 17 more states, thanks to donors like you.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our Safe Babies program helps more infants and toddlers stay safely with their families.
-72% of Safe Babies children are reunified with parents, compared to the national standard of 53%.
-Now in 17 more states, thanks to donors like you.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
-72% of Safe Babies children are reunified with parents, compared to the national standard of 53%.
-Now in 17 more states, thanks to donors like you.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/4rej3Ye
Your dedication helps paint a world where babies come first and families have what they need to thrive.
Thank you for standing with us.
Wishing you a warm, healthy, and joyful Thanksgiving
Thank you for standing with us.
Wishing you a warm, healthy, and joyful Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Your dedication helps paint a world where babies come first and families have what they need to thrive.
Thank you for standing with us.
Wishing you a warm, healthy, and joyful Thanksgiving
Thank you for standing with us.
Wishing you a warm, healthy, and joyful Thanksgiving
After weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the government’s reopening means critical supports like health care, nutrition & early learning can resume. Congress: finish the job by keeping health care affordable & fully funding early learning, mental health and family support programs.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
After weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the government’s reopening means critical supports like health care, nutrition & early learning can resume. Congress: finish the job by keeping health care affordable & fully funding early learning, mental health and family support programs.
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for being a steadfast advocate for babies and their families. We love seeing policymakers prioritizing maternal mental health and investing in proven programs like @healthysteps.bsky.social
Governor Hochul announces first-ever New York State report on maternal mental health
Governor Hochul has announced the release of New York State’s first-ever maternal mental health report.
cbs6albany.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thank you @governor.ny.gov for being a steadfast advocate for babies and their families. We love seeing policymakers prioritizing maternal mental health and investing in proven programs like @healthysteps.bsky.social
Nearly half of early educator families rely on public support like food assistance (SNAP) to get by.
November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nearly half of early educator families rely on public support like food assistance (SNAP) to get by.
“There’s both the effect on young children and the effect on their parents and families and the broader community.”
@mboteach.bsky.social, ZERO TO THREE’s chief policy officer, in @thehill.com on the risk to Head Start as the shutdown continues.
Read the article: bit.ly/3WFxNBn
@mboteach.bsky.social, ZERO TO THREE’s chief policy officer, in @thehill.com on the risk to Head Start as the shutdown continues.
Read the article: bit.ly/3WFxNBn
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“There’s both the effect on young children and the effect on their parents and families and the broader community.”
@mboteach.bsky.social, ZERO TO THREE’s chief policy officer, in @thehill.com on the risk to Head Start as the shutdown continues.
Read the article: bit.ly/3WFxNBn
@mboteach.bsky.social, ZERO TO THREE’s chief policy officer, in @thehill.com on the risk to Head Start as the shutdown continues.
Read the article: bit.ly/3WFxNBn
For Native American communities, providing a strong start for their children includes enriching practices that embrace their heritages, languages and cultures. Join us in celebrating our indigenous communities and the professionals who support them: https://bit.ly/3UtZahb
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
For Native American communities, providing a strong start for their children includes enriching practices that embrace their heritages, languages and cultures. Join us in celebrating our indigenous communities and the professionals who support them: https://bit.ly/3UtZahb
👻 Congress, don’t ghost babies!
The shutdown + recent cuts to food & health care put families and babies at risk.
📣 Speak up for stability, care, and opportunity for all infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
The shutdown + recent cuts to food & health care put families and babies at risk.
📣 Speak up for stability, care, and opportunity for all infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
October 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
👻 Congress, don’t ghost babies!
The shutdown + recent cuts to food & health care put families and babies at risk.
📣 Speak up for stability, care, and opportunity for all infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
The shutdown + recent cuts to food & health care put families and babies at risk.
📣 Speak up for stability, care, and opportunity for all infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
What’s scarier than a haunted house? Cuts & uncertainty in programs families rely on, like Early Head Start, healthcare & nutrition supports, leave babies caught in the middle. Speak up and tell Congress to protect programs that support infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What’s scarier than a haunted house? Cuts & uncertainty in programs families rely on, like Early Head Start, healthcare & nutrition supports, leave babies caught in the middle. Speak up and tell Congress to protect programs that support infants & toddlers: https://bit.ly/43psOsf
Infant mental health support is real, evidence-based, and chronically underfunded. And that’s on adult priorities.
October 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Infant mental health support is real, evidence-based, and chronically underfunded. And that’s on adult priorities.
🚨 Save the date 🚨
LEARN Conference 2026
Oct 27–29
Portland, OR
https://bit.ly/4olzDTZ
Come for the child development breakthroughs,
stay for the artisanal kombucha, emotional unpacking
and that one attendee who always asks exactly the right question
LEARN Conference 2026
Oct 27–29
Portland, OR
https://bit.ly/4olzDTZ
Come for the child development breakthroughs,
stay for the artisanal kombucha, emotional unpacking
and that one attendee who always asks exactly the right question
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🚨 Save the date 🚨
LEARN Conference 2026
Oct 27–29
Portland, OR
https://bit.ly/4olzDTZ
Come for the child development breakthroughs,
stay for the artisanal kombucha, emotional unpacking
and that one attendee who always asks exactly the right question
LEARN Conference 2026
Oct 27–29
Portland, OR
https://bit.ly/4olzDTZ
Come for the child development breakthroughs,
stay for the artisanal kombucha, emotional unpacking
and that one attendee who always asks exactly the right question