Advisory & Advocacy Board GIFT CONNECT’s Advisory and Advocacy Board continues to grow! We are so excited and grateful to welcome the below members. To increase GIFT CONNECT’s reach and measurable impact in Birth to Three and Early Childhood Development (ECD), we are engaging and activating proven, bipartisan ECD leaders on a new, working Advisory… Continue reading New in April from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, YouTube Channel, Bee Smart Program, Carnegie Lullaby in Kenya, & More
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New in February from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, New Blog, Bee Smart Lullabies, Global Updates, and more.
Advisory & Advocacy Board To increase GIFT CONNECT’s reach and measurable impact in Birth to Three and Early Childhood Development (ECD), we are engaging and activating proven, bipartisan ECD leaders on a new, working Advisory & Advocacy Board (AAB). The AAB will begin with 12+ members and will grow in 2024 to 25+ members. The… Continue reading New in February from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, New Blog, Bee Smart Lullabies, Global Updates, and more.
The Power of Play: Unlocking Creativity and Fostering Development from Birth to Three
From birth to age 3, infants and toddlers experience the most rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional development of their lives. When children play, they constantly explore and learn new things, which helps develop cognitive skills such as problem-solving, creativity, spatial awareness, and imagination. Think about it: when you give a child a stacking toy, it’s… Continue reading The Power of Play: Unlocking Creativity and Fostering Development from Birth to Three
Bringing the Power of Music to Parents & Caregivers in Delaware
Building a strong connection with your baby is a fundamental aspect of your child’s growth and development. A close relationship creates a safe and nurturing environment that fosters their emotional well-being and boosts neural connections. The power of a strong bond between a parent and child surpasses any other influence on your baby’s development. This… Continue reading Bringing the Power of Music to Parents & Caregivers in Delaware
New in January from Gift Connect: New Website, Bee Smart Program, and more.
New Year, New Website Happy 2024! We’re starting off the New Year with a brand new website. The updated site features refreshed navigation that simplifies our mission into “Who We Are” and “What We Do” alongside sections on “Resources” and how to “Get Involved.” GIFT CONNECT is also introducing a blog as a new way… Continue reading New in January from Gift Connect: New Website, Bee Smart Program, and more.
New in October from Gift Connect: Advocacy in Houston, Carnegie Lullaby Partnership, and more.
Advocacy at the National Urban League National Conference Sam recently attended the National Urban League National Conference in Houston, TX. He met with more than 60 national, state, and local leaders. He asked them one simple question: If we don’t make Birth to Three a national policy imperative, can we reverse poverty in America? Sam’s… Continue reading New in October from Gift Connect: Advocacy in Houston, Carnegie Lullaby Partnership, and more.
New in September from Gift Connect: Program Updates, Vroom Partnership, and more.
GIFT CONNECT is officially a Vroom partner! Vroom is a free app with science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life today – and an even better future. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with an organization that so closely aligns with us. Advocacy On June… Continue reading New in September from Gift Connect: Program Updates, Vroom Partnership, and more.
New in June from Gift Connect: Wasatch Bank Economic Summit, Podcast with Stellar, Lullaby Playlist
GIFT CONNECT Founder, Sam Beard, Attends 2023 Zions Bank Wasatch Bank Economic Summit Sam recently traveled to Utah to explore collaboration possibilities and community connections with people and businesses that align with GIFT CONNECT’s mission. Sam also sat on a panel in a breakout room centered around early childhood education. During that session, there were… Continue reading New in June from Gift Connect: Wasatch Bank Economic Summit, Podcast with Stellar, Lullaby Playlist
