Rattle Time, Face to Face, and Many Other Activities for Infants : Birth to 6 Months

Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the child's first three years of life. Rattle Time, Face to Face and Many Other Activities for Infants: Birth to 6 Months was written for care givers, early childhood educators and families. The ultimate goal of this book is to assist in promoting healthy develop of our youngest children. It should be a part of all parents' and caregivers' libraries. The book focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language and communication, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Judy Herr, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dr. Herr is a member of numerous early childhood organizations such as NAEYC, and has held leadership positions in these organizations. She is also a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics.

Terri Jo Swim, Ph.D., is professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne (IPFW). She has taught in higher education institutions for nearly 20 years, and has worked in private child care centers, university-based laboratory infant/toddler and preschool programs, and summer camps with children ages birth to 13 years. She was also the co-editor of THE HOPE FOR AUDICITY: RECAPTURING OPTIMISM AND CIVILITY IN EDUCATION. Her current research interests include infant-toddler and preschool curriculum, Reggio Emilia, documentation, and teacher education.