Children's Institute

Strengthening Social And Emotional Health

NEW DVD OFFERED. Possibilities of Play: Building Connections through Play. $45.00

Examines the crucial importance of play to the healthy development of children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth.
Looks at play through the lens of parents, grandparents, pediatricians, educators, play therapists and other mental health professionals.
Explores play definitions, different ages and stages of play, the universality of play and the significant role of parents and other adults in providing ample and enriching play opportunities for children.
Highlights child-led play, where parents/caregivers use special playtimes as a way to enhance and strengthen emotional relationships with children.

This DVD will easily become a favorite to share with multiple audiences as it explores both the joyful and serious sides of play. Order form.

Training and Courses Offered

Program for Infant/Toddler Care
Training for Teachers of Infants and Toddlers offered Spring 08. Register here.

Summer Play Therapy Institute offered June 9-10, 2008. Register here. Press release.

Rochester Early Enhancement Project Retrospective Study Report with Addendum.

Review of Rochester Early Enhancement Project (REEP) Study Report conducted by The Children's Agenda. Jeff Kaczorowski, MD & Carolyn Lee-Davis, MPP.

Children's Institute in Rochester, NY works for children by developing and promoting prevention and early intervention programs, evaluating children's conditions and programs, training professionals, and forming community partnerships to inspire and implement positive public policy.

Sound research and rigorous evaluation enable the organization to develop and promote high quality early intervention programs, educational materials, and community practices for children and families.