Rebecca Parlakian has developed written
and Web-based resources and curricula
for both parents and professionals over
the last nine years at ZERO TO THREE, in
Washington, D.C. Most recently, she codeveloped
a set of online resources for child
care providers that explore five challenging
behaviors common to the infant/toddler
years. rparlakian@zerotothree.org
Claire Lerner, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical
social worker, child development specialist,
and director of parenting resources at ZERO TO
THREE. She oversees parenting content development
for its publications and Web site, provides
parent education to families with young children, and
trains professionals in early childhood development
and working effectively with parents.
Illustrations © Diane Greenseid.
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