The first five years of life are a time of incredible growth.
During this window, children develop:
• Language and communication skills
• Social and emotional connections
• Motor skills and independence
• Curiosity and confidence
Young children are natural problem-solvers. They notice patterns, predict outcomes, and ask endless questions about what happens next. For example, stories use humor and repetition to introduce cause and effect, sequencing, emotions, and flexibility. We encourage families to read, laugh, and explore what happens next—together.
• Increases parent knowledge of early childhood development and improves positive parenting practices
• Provides early detection of developmental delays and connection to services
• Improves parent, child and family health and well-being
• Prevents child abuse and neglect
• Increases children’s school readiness and success
• Improves family economic well-being
• Strengthens community capacity and connectedness
At the same time, parents are learning too.
We’re here to make sure no one has to figure it out alone.
We believe:
• Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher
• Every family deserves respect, support, and access to resources
• Early support creates lifelong impact
Our work is relationship-driven, evidence-based, and grounded in the belief that small moments—reading a book, asking a question, playing together—create big change.
Every day, we see:
• Parents gaining confidence
• Children reaching milestones
• Families feeling more connected and supported
And those moments ripple outward—into schools, communities, and future generations.
“At Parents as Teachers, we’re not just supporting early learning—we’re supporting the people who make it possible.
This work is about connection, confidence, and creating a foundation that lasts a lifetime.”
— Jill Stricker
