The Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.
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1 Aug 2023
ICYMI: Check out our summer newsletter to learn about exciting partnerships, new data on how we’re impacting families, and ways to get involved: bit.ly/457nqII
To sign up for our mailing list, visit thebasicsboston.org.
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During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, learn about the 5⃣ fun, simple, and powerful ways to boost early brain development and learning for all children from birth to age 3 from our partner @bostonbasics ⤵️ vimeo.com/646170820
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19 Apr 2023
We’re reviving our newsletter and the April issue is out! Read on for updates and recommended resources: bit.ly/tbb423. To join our mailing list, visit thebasicsboston.org.
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10 Feb 2021
Our Leadership Fellows, through their Community Impact Projects, are spreading the word about positive parenting. This Friday, join our Fellows, in partnership with @bostonbasics and @E_Boston_Social, for a free parenting workshop. Details below:
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8 Aug 2020
"Things that we need to do with infants and toddlers are not things that cost a lot of money. It's really about interacting with them, being responsive to them." ow.ly/XEyw50AOHoU
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Babies are learning language from the moment they are born. Every time you talk, sing, or point, you are helping to build their language skills. Learn more about The Basics Principles by visiting the Infants and Toddlers section of the Family Fun at Home. buff.ly/2OJYZfk
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8 Jul 2020
Parents of infants & toddlers: We’ve teamed up with @WGBH and @MassEarlyEdCare for #FamilyFunAtHome. Register for our Basics Insights text messaging program, do activities w/ your child, and enter weekly raffles!
Parents, if you have kids ages 0-3, sign up for Basic Insights, a free text messaging service that delivers science based tips to boost development for your infants! This is part of our partnership with @WGBH_edu for fun learning at home. Learn more at: buff.ly/3etzHgO
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2 Jul 2020
We’ve partnered with @WGBH and @MassEarlyEdCare to share free activities for families w/ infants and toddlers available in English and Spanish. Complete four activities a week and enter a weekly raffle for a prize! bit.ly/WGBHFamilyFun #FamilyFunatHome
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30 Jun 2020
Tonight! Co-authors of The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Ronald Ferguson of @HarvardKSG @bostonbasics and @tatsha
of @nytimes are joining @RaisingAReaderM for #livewithanauthor presented by @PNCBank raisingareaderma.extendedses…
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29 Jun 2020
Tomorrow night, Basics founder Ron Ferguson and his co-author, Tatsha Robertson, will join @RaisingAReaderM's #livewithanauthor series to talk about their book The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children. See below for registration details.
25 Jun 2020
We can't wait for our next #livewithanauthor guests! Co-authors of The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Ronald Ferguson of @HarvardKSG and @tatsha
of @nytimes are coming next Tuesday! Register and join: raisingareaderma.extendedses…
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22 Jun 2020
Dr. Ron Ferguson reads the Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin. Join in this special reading by Boston Basics Founder. For more information on The Basics and to receive text with activities visit thebasics.org @bostonbasics
youtu.be/x1TTb8S34jI
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18 Jun 2020
🗣 We are delighted to present the national streaming premiere of our documentary #NoSmallMatter. Join us on 6/25 for the live town hall and screening event: nosmallmatter.com/june25
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17 Jun 2020
We are excited to partner w/ @WGBH and @MassEarlyEdCare on a collection of resources for families of young children. Complete four activities and enter into weekly raffles for a chance to win a $25 gift card, courtesy of Stop and Shop. Learn more here: bit.ly/WGBHFamilyFun
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10 Jun 2020
Check out @Countdown2K's YouTube channel for a great lineup of story times and other activities for little ones!
10 Jun 2020
Thank you to Haji from @bostonbasics for your story contribution to our YouTube Channel. We love how you bright this story to life. Please watch and subscribe. youtu.be/jaWMXR8W8WM
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1 May 2020
Join @Vital_Village fireside chat with @RepPressley @bostonbasics and Countdown to Kindergarten TODAY at noon! Register:
bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/… #pediatrics #Boston #ParentingInAPandemic #Census2020 @RBoyntonJarrett
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30 Mar 2020
Resource for family-serving orgs in Greater Boston:
Basics Insights sends parents 2 text msgs. each wk with tips for taking advantage of the learning moments in their child's everyday routines.
To learn more&get your org started with a free acct, email support@thebasics.org.
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25 Mar 2020
Am I hungry? Am I overstimulated? Do I need exercise? Some helpful questions for you and your child, along with tips for managing stress in these challenging times. pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-y…
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24 Mar 2020
Helpful guide city services we are here for you #COVIDー19 @BOSImmigrants @HealthyBoston @BostonNeighbor @BOSfoodaccess @EconDevBoston @AgeStrongBos @DoITBoston @BostonSchools
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21 Mar 2020
This week, I ordered the closure of all early childhood education programs, but we recognize that health workers, first responders, grocery employees others on the front-line need access to child care.
Today, we posted a list of emergency programs:
🔗: sforce.co/2UcjPrn
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