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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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ICYMI: Check out our summer newsletter to learn about exciting partnerships, new data on how we’re impacting families, and ways to get involved: https://t.co/dgAWdwalSp

To sign up for our mailing list, visit https://t.co/hoBDqpQ4mN.

[MA Dept of Early Education and Care @MassEarlyEdCare]

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 ⤵️ https://t.co/eKuLhT6Il2

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We’re reviving our newsletter and the April issue is out! Read on for updates and recommended resources: https://t.co/vFTlN7nwne. To join our mailing list, visit https://t.co/QPQihp6FbJ.

[Families First @FamiliesFirstMA]

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:

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"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." https://t.co/vyjoCuh12W

[MA Dept of Early Education and Care @MassEarlyEdCare]

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. https://t.co/bvQIhJcJC6

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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!

[MA Dept of Early Education and Care @MassEarlyEdCare]

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: https://t.co/GEaYcLCc7b

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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! https://t.co/X5uX8c7Gc8 #FamilyFunatHome

[Saskia Epstein @saskiaepstein]

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 https://t.co/WlidACPMYJ

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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.

[Raising a Reader MA @RaisingAReaderM]

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: https://t.co/iJkQVs1r49

[Countdown2Kinder @Countdown2K]

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 https://t.co/wpc1UvbTLa @bostonbasics
https://t.co/lscfiAKxUd

[No Small Matter @NoSmallMatter]

🗣 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: https://t.co/4Po14yEhrB

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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: https://t.co/X5uX8c7Gc8

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Check out @Countdown2K's YouTube channel for a great lineup of story times and other activities for little ones!

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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. https://t.co/VGo8EpUI9Y

[Lucy Marcil, MD @DrLucyMarcil]

Join @Vital_Village fireside chat with @RepPressley @bostonbasics and Countdown to Kindergarten TODAY at noon! Register:
https://t.co/IXMTtqE6Mt #pediatrics #Boston #ParentingInAPandemic #Census2020 @RBoyntonJarrett

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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 [email protected].

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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. https://t.co/bATFStLHMT

[Boston Fair Housing Commission @FairHousingBOS]

Helpful guide city services we are here for you #COVIDー19 @BOSImmigrants @HealthyBoston @BostonNeighbor @BOSfoodaccess @EconDevBoston @AgeStrongBos @DoITBoston @BostonSchools

[Charlie Baker @MAGovArchive]

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:

🔗: https://t.co/dpkIH4Uv3B