You probably know that there are plenty of online courses to teach you data analysis or computer programming, but did you know that there are also many online classes that can teach you to be a better parent?

At Class Central, we scoured the catalog to find courses on relevant topics from newborn throughout childhood, education, plus health, physical and emotional development, family welfare, and safety. As with so many other fields, it turns out that if there’s a parenting topic that interests you, it’s likely that there’s a course for it. Here are all the free and paid parenting courses Class Central was able to uncover.

While some of these courses are primarily designed for teachers or health professionals, parents may also be interested. Please note, while most courses and video series are available constantly, some are session-based. Follow the subject, provider, or institution to be notified when a new session is coming up.

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• Parenting (85)
• Early Childhood Development (31)
• Early Childhood Education (19)
• Child Psychology (20)
• Child Welfare (17)
• Child Safety (3)

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Parenting (85)

Positive Parenting
via YouTube
The term “parent” applies to an array of individuals whose presence impacts the health and well-being of children. Positive parenting seeks to promote the parenting behaviors that are most essential for fostering positive youth development.
★★★★★ (10 ratings)

Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing
Yale University via Coursera
Everyday Parenting gives you access to a toolkit of behavior-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviors you would like to see in your child.
★★★★☆ (5 ratings)

The Science of Parenting
University of California, San Diego via edX
Move beyond the chatterand opinion surrounding parenting and learn about thescientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.
★★★★☆ (2 ratings)

Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby
University of Colorado System via Coursera
In this course, you will learn some core components in supporting parents of newborn babies.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Understanding children: babies being heard
The Open University via OpenLearn
In this free course, Understanding children: babies being heard, you will find out some of the things that very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life …
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Child Development & Pedagogy
via YouTube
In this course, you will learn about Child Development and Pedagogy. You will learn about growth and development, heredity and environment, principles of development, teaching methods, socialisation, and much more.
★★★★★ (2 ratings)

Attachment in the early years
The Open University via OpenLearn
This free course, Attachment in the early years, covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood. In the 1950s, John Bowlby was the first person to develop a theory about …
★★★★★ (1 rating)

Supporting Parents, Nurturing Kids
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for supporting parents and nurturing children in today’s challenging environment, addressing societal issues and highlighting the importance of early childhood development.
★★★★☆ (1 rating)

Family Spirit Nurture
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
Gain skills to promote healthy nutrition for Indigenous families with infants 0-6 months. Learn strengths-based approaches, Native Foodways, infant feeding, and understanding baby personalities.

Childhood in the digital age
The Open University via OpenLearn
This free course, Childhood in the digital age, delves into the lives of children and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives.

Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
Nanyang Technological University via FutureLearn
Understand how to promote motivation in Gen Z learners to achieve your teaching goals with a positive educational experience.

Kids with Cancer Still Need School: The Providers Role
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
This course will help you understand and address the challenges parents and families face regarding schooling after a cancer diagnosis.

Children’s perspectives on play
The Open University via OpenLearn
In this free course, Children’s perspectives on play, you are asked to put yourself in the place of young children and to think about their view of play and their reasons for playing. When children…

Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München via Coursera
Explore human milk composition, lactation, breastfeeding practices, and breastmilk substitutes. Learn about health benefits, practical aspects, and international recommendations to improve infant nutrition globally.

Children and young people: food and food marketing
The Open University via OpenLearn
The following video explores the concepts covered in this course.

Parenting Skills to Raise Responsible, Mature Children
via Udemy
Positive Parenting | Parenting Skills | Loving Home | Parenting Techniques | Positive Discipline | Family Communication

Children and young people’s participation
The Open University via OpenLearn
Listening to children is a first step in the participation agenda, which is reasonably well established. By contrast, enabling children to share in decision making lags some way behind. This free …

Advanced Parenting Skills – BEST Parenting Course Ever!
via Udemy
Positive Parenting: Parenting Skills & Secrets They NEVER Taught You In School Or Life! (Tips, Tools & Skills)

Neuroscience for parents: How to raise amazing kids
via Udemy
Parenting to help your children develop a healthy brain, self esteem and trust. nurture their talents and bond with them

Children’s experiences with digital technologies
The Open University via OpenLearn
This free course, Children’s experiences with digital technologies, is an introduction to how children use digital technologies, such as mobile applications, digital games and computers, and what …

The top 20 questions and answers to become a better parent
via Udemy
Emotionally intelligent solutions to your everyday parenting questions – the resource for successful parenting.

How to get your kids to cooperate-even if they don’t want to
via Udemy
Avoid the shouting, threats, and bribes with these Emotionally Intelligent skills and boundaries – (toddler to teen).

Home-Based Child Care
State University of New York via Coursera
Comprehensive training on operating a home-based childcare center, covering child development, learning stimulation, safety measures, and business fundamentals over 22 weeks.

Beyond common sense: A scientific positive parenting course
via Udemy
The essential course for parents and professionals who want science-based knowledge and skills on positive parenting

WOW Parenting: Build confidence & self-esteem in children
via Udemy
Let us see how parents unknowingly shape or break their children’s self-esteem.

Master Your Parenting Skills : All the secrets you need 2023
via Udemy
Discover effective parenting strategies to foster healthy habits, promote child development, and simplify your parenting experience. Learn practical methods for addressing common challenges and meeting your child’s needs.

Parenting Through Entrepreneurship For Kids
via Udemy
Teach business to your children or teenagers. Parenting course to help kids gain career and life skills while bonding

Family Child Day Care Home and In-Home Provider Orientation
via Udemy
Understanding your role and responsibilities as a family home provider

Free Parenting Motivational Course
via Udemy
Empower your family’s happiness with motivational strategies for parents, techniques to strengthen bonds, and methods to boost children’s confidence and self-esteem.

Learn Ways to Teach Your Children How To Be Financially Wise
via Udemy
Set your kids on the path to financial freedom by teaching them the foundational principles of sound money management.

Supporting Your Kids’ Learning at Home
via LinkedIn Learning
Keep your kids engaged and on track as they learn from home. Learn how to guide students and keep them up to speed with their educational goals and requirements.

CFP Consortium Webinar: Parenting Matters: Supporting Parents of Children Ages 0-8
Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube
Expertos discuten el informe “Parenting Matters” sobre políticas y prácticas para fortalecer la capacidad de los padres de niños de 0 a 8 años, incluyendo conclusiones y recomendaciones clave.

Stop Bullying – Practical Verbal & Physical Self-Defense
via Udemy
This anti bullying course is one every parent needs to keep their child safe with comprehensive anti bullying training

FATHERHOOD MASTERY – How to be a Good Dad
via Udemy
The best online course for expectant dads, new dads, and experienced dads

الذكاء العاطفي للوالدين في التعامل مع الأطفال
via Udemy
كيفية التعامل مع الأطفال بذكاء عاطفي والتعبير عن الحب بلغات الحب الخمس والتعامل مع مشكلات الاطفال الشائعة

Contented Career Mom
via Udemy
A 30 day “return to work” countdown plan for a calm and confident transition from maternity leave to working mother.

Pedagogía Prenatal para todos: educando antes del nacimiento
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX
Aprende cómo la educación comienza desde antes de la concepción.

Raising Indistractable Kids with Nir Eyal and Vanessa Van Edwards
Science of People via YouTube
Discover strategies to help children manage distractions, improve focus, and develop self-regulation skills. Learn about psychological needs, technology’s role, and practical techniques for raising indistractable kids in the digital age.

Infant and Young Child Feeding (शिशु एवं नन्हें बच्चोँ का आहार)
AICTE via Swayam
शिशु एवं नन्हें बच्चों के स्वास्थ्य और विकास के लिए उचित पोषण और आहार की महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्रदान करता है। स्तनपान, पूरक आहार और पोषक तत्वों पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है।

Educar en positivo
via Udemy
Estrategias prácticas y efectivas para educar y comprendernos sin gritos ni castigos

The Parenting Journey: From Teens to Young Adults
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore the complexities of parenting teens and young adults with expert psychologists, gaining insights and tools for thoughtful guidance and connection during these crucial developmental stages.

Same Game, New Rules: Parenting in 2018
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore modern parenting challenges and opportunities in the digital age, addressing technology’s impact, identity nuances, and strategies for supporting children’s well-being and development.

3 Steps to Waving Goodbye to Parental Guilt | Anna Mathur | TEDxWarwick
TEDx via YouTube
Psychotherapist Anna Mathur shares three steps to overcome parental guilt, reshaping it as a challenge to be addressed proactively rather than endured, promoting meaningful change in mindset and coping mechanisms.

Rethinking Traditional Parenting: Embracing Transcendental Approaches | Dean Mejos | TEDxADMU
TEDx via YouTube
Explore a transformative approach to parenting that views children as gifts, balancing love and guidance with clear boundaries to nurture virtuous, capable individuals in today’s complex world.

Why parenting is a service | Di Sun | TEDxHarrow Nanning Youth
TEDx via YouTube
Explore how parenting serves children’s growth with insights from an education expert and mother of two, emphasizing the importance of nurturing and supporting child development.

Giocare con i propri figli è importante | Michele Renna | TEDxLegnano
TEDx via YouTube
Scopri come i giochi da tavolo possono migliorare le competenze, la pazienza e la connessione familiare, bilanciando il tempo online con interazioni reali e creando momenti preziosi di condivisione.

Su presencia me define | Violeta Osrio | TEDxSandySprings
TEDx via YouTube
Reflexión sobre el vínculo materno-filial como legado de amor incondicional, explorando la maternidad desde una perspectiva feminista y transformadora.

Какво ни учат папагалите за родителството? | Kaloyan Yavashev | TEDxVitoshaSalon
TEDx via YouTube
Забавен поглед върху сходствата между папагали и деца, разкриващ уроци за родителството чрез опита на дресьор на папагали и баща на три деца.

Comment apprivoiser le Tigre en nous ? | Corinne Pates | TEDxAlsace
TEDx via YouTube
Découvrez les outils relationnels pour une éducation bienveillante et non-violente. Corinne Pates partage son expérience personnelle et ses conseils pour améliorer les relations parents-enfants.

Non sarò la tua copia! | Daniele Novara | TEDxPolitecnicodiMilanoU
TEDx via YouTube
Liberarsi dall’educazione ricevuta per costruire la propria crescita. Daniele Novara esplora come i comportamenti educativi influenzano inconsciamente il nostro modo di esistere e l’importanza di sviluppare un’identità autentica.

Maternità sostenibile: una rivoluzione possibile | Cristina Di Loreto | TEDxModena
TEDx via YouTube
Rivoluzione del mindset per una maternità sostenibile: bilanciare famiglia, carriera e identità personale. Approccio innovativo per l’empowerment delle madri e il supporto alla genitorialità nel contesto lavorativo.

É necessária uma criança para salvar a aldeia | Marcos Piangers | TEDxPorto
TEDx via YouTube
Palestra sobre a importância de ter filhos para um futuro sustentável. Piangers argumenta que criar crianças com valores conscientes pode moldar positivamente a próxima geração e o mundo.

Cómo destruir el futuro de tus hijos | Elizabeth Ledesma | TEDxCoatzacoalcos
TEDx via YouTube
Análisis de la desaparición de valores familiares y éticos en la sociedad actual, y su impacto en las expectativas de futuro de los jóvenes.

Disrupting the State of Youth Sport Parenting
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore challenges and solutions for keeping kids engaged in sports through parent perspectives, expert insights, and national survey data on youth sports participation.

Parenting in a New Age: Redefining Community and Systems to Ensure a Legacy of Opportunity for All
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore evolving family dynamics and innovative strategies to support diverse caregivers and children, addressing the gap between changing needs and outdated policies.

Dove lo troviamo l’amore? | Paolo Kessisoglu | TEDxMilano
TEDx via YouTube
Un’analisi umoristica e toccante delle differenze generazionali, esplorando come l’amore possa colmare il divario tra genitori e figli e affrontare le sfide dell’adolescenza moderna.

Why parenting tips from books don’t always work for my kids | Atena Boca | TEDxCluj
TEDx via YouTube
Explorează limitările sfaturilor parentale din cărți și oferă perspective asupra provocărilor reale ale creșterii copiilor în era modernă, subliniind importanța abordărilor personalizate.

Mi hijo: mi maestro | Arantxa Olmos | TEDxYerbaBuena
TEDx via YouTube
Experiencia transformadora de criar a un hijo con parálisis cerebral, creando redes de apoyo y compartiendo aprendizajes para mejorar la calidad de vida de niños con discapacidades.

A Difficult Conversation: Talking to your Children about Heavy Topics | Sandra Zori | TEDxYouth@FSA
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring strategies for discussing challenging subjects with children, focusing on the benefits of open communication when facing difficult life situations like a cancer diagnosis.

The Tale of Two Generations | Binny Brahmbhatt-Sharma | TEDxAhmedabadIntlSchool
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring parent-teen dynamics, mental health resilience, and empowering adolescents through positive motivation and guidance to discover their unique gifts.

Tranziția la rolul de părinte – cel mai bun MBA in Leadership | Steliana Economu | TEDxConstanta
TEDx via YouTube
Aplicarea principiilor de management și coaching în rolul de părinte, demonstrând complementaritatea dintre leadership profesional și viața de familie pentru o dezvoltare personală și profesională echilibrată.

An Innate Mother | PADMAJA RAJKUMAR | TEDxYouth@KRMPublicSchool
TEDx via YouTube
Inspiring journey of a mother raising a differently-abled child, challenging societal perceptions and proving that disabilities don’t limit extraordinary achievements.

Who is Sabotaging our Kids’ Future? | Amit Batra | TEDxYouth@SPSS
TEDx via YouTube
Explore how parental energy and societal pressures impact children’s development. Learn strategies to unlock your child’s potential through positive parenting and personal transformation.

Umut Dost Mu, Düşman Mı? | 2023 | Esra Baykal | TEDxReset
TEDx via YouTube
Anneliğin karanlık yönlerini ele alan konuşma, toplumsal beklentileri sorgulayarak anne-çocuk ilişkisindeki zorlukları ve umut kavramını irdeliyor.

El inmenso poder del amor | Amaya De miguel | TEDxGranada
TEDx via YouTube
Descubre estrategias eficaces para construir una familia feliz y armoniosa, reduciendo el estrés y fomentando la conexión, sin gritos ni castigos, a través de la motivación y el liderazgo parental.

成為父母的真相：孩子會帶你體驗更完整的人生｜How Children Lead You to a More Complete Life. | 元慶 楊 | TEDxZhubei
TEDx via YouTube
街頭藝人楊元慶分享成為父親後的體悟，探討孩子如何帶來新視角、創意和人生哲學，並重新認識父愛，展現育兒對個人成長的正面影響。

《别问“怎么办”，先问“为什么”》 | Ye Yueyou | TEDxJianye
TEDx via YouTube
探讨持续学习和正面教育的深层动机,强调生活态度和对待孩子的方式比追求成功更重要。心理学专家叶约悠分享关于个人成长和家庭教育的洞见。

Should you watch TV with your child? | Amy Franzini | TEDxWidenerUniversity
TEDx via YouTube
Explore the benefits of co-viewing TV with children, fostering bonds and discussions. Learn how media representations impact child development and identity formation.

Correct upbringing of children | Mohammad Reza hashemian | TEDxShahrsan University
TEDx via YouTube
Explore effective child-rearing strategies for a successful future in business, as shared by an experienced industry leader. Gain insights on nurturing children’s potential for a thriving career ahead.

Desafios da parentalidade no século XXI: Preparar os filhos | Stella Azulay | TEDxObjetivoSorocaba
TEDx via YouTube
Explorando os desafios da parentalidade moderna, Stella Azulay oferece ferramentas essenciais para criar vínculos fortes e um ambiente familiar seguro em um mundo em rápida mudança.

Prepapá: historia de un cambio vital | Daniel Casares Román | TEDxCadizUniversity
TEDx via YouTube
Reflexión personal sobre cómo la paternidad puede transformar la vida, basada en la experiencia de un fotógrafo documental que ha recorrido el mundo capturando diversas culturas.

How to make parenting easier in 3 steps? | Weronika Chmielewska | TEDxAmerican School of Warsaw
TEDx via YouTube
Discover three steps to mindful parenting, breaking barriers of unconsciousness and fostering better understanding of children’s feelings for a more harmonious family life.

Crianza a la medida | Elsa Escalante | TEDxBarrio El Prado
TEDx via YouTube
Descubre cómo adaptar la crianza al contexto único de cada niño, basándote en experiencias propias para formar hijos de manera integral, sin fórmulas mágicas.

Real Life Superheroes | Kavimithra Saravanamuthu | TEDxAlpha Cambridge International School Youth
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring parenthood as everyday heroism, highlighting the profound impact of parental love and sacrifice on children’s lives and society through personal stories and insights.

Héritage à nos Enfants | Paule Déborah GBALOU | TEDxBouaké
TEDx via YouTube
Réflexion sur l’importance de transmettre des valeurs aux générations futures, distinguant entre élever et éduquer un enfant. Exploration du rôle de chacun dans la société et l’héritage moral.

Errori nella genitorialità: GPS e copioni per navigarli | Carlotta Cerri | TEDxPutignano
TEDx via YouTube
Esplora come superare gli errori genitoriali ereditati, ridefinendo l’educazione per crescere persone del futuro. Offre strumenti pratici per trasformare il percorso genitoriale e liberarsi da modelli educativi obsoleti.

Être papa solo, c’est « comme si c’était pas la norme » | Annamaria Colombo | TEDxFribourg
TEDx via YouTube
Exploration des défis uniques des pères solos en Suisse, remettant en question les normes parentales traditionnelles et soulignant l’importance de la reconnaissance sociale pour ces pères investis.

No es Compatible con la Vida | María René Blacud Julow | TEDxElGuereo
TEDx via YouTube
Inspiradora charla sobre la maternidad y el valor de la vida frente a diagnósticos desalentadores. María René comparte su experiencia con su hijo Guillermo, desafiando pronósticos y encontrando fortaleza en la adversidad.

A dad’s reflection on his parenting style | Mike Jackson | TEDxWilmington
TEDx via YouTube
Discover how embracing imperfection and focusing on children’s needs can lead to better parenting, as a father shares his journey of personal growth and insights.

A Mother’s Story | Dana Abu Khader | TEDxShmeisani
TEDx via YouTube
Dana Abu Khader shares her inspiring journey as a resilient mother, overcoming challenges with determination and love. Her story encourages embracing resilience and pursuing dreams despite obstacles.

The Dilemma of Modern Parenting
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for raising empathetic, resilient children while balancing work and family life with insights from three changemakers on tackling tough conversations.

Yeni Nesil İçin Babalık Sanatı | Özgür Uysal | TEDxBilkent U
TEDx via YouTube
Özgür Uysal, 21. yüzyılda babalığın inceliklerini ve yeni nesil çocuklar için etkili ebeveynlik stratejilerini paylaşıyor. Modern babaların karşılaştığı zorlukları ve çözüm yollarını keşfedin.

When true communication begins, what will happen? | Yun Wu | TEDxBASIS Nanjing Youth
TEDx via YouTube
Explore effective communication techniques between teenagers and parents, focusing on self-expression and active listening to foster understanding and strengthen relationships.

Genitori autoritari vs permissivi: l’equilibrio dell’autorevolezza | Federica Benassi | TEDxFerrara
TEDx via YouTube
Scopri come bilanciare autorità e permissività nell’educazione dei figli. Esplora l’approccio autorevole per una crescita serena e sicura, con consigli pratici e riflessioni sulle sfide genitoriali moderne.

The real reason we punish children—and what to do instead | Dr. Chrissy Chard | TEDxMountainAve
TEDx via YouTube
Explore alternatives to punitive discipline, focusing on trust and connection. Learn responsive parenting techniques to foster reflection and repair in child-rearing.

Early Childhood Development (31)

Early Childhood Care and Education
CEC via Swayam
The course is targeted for people who intend to start a new preschool/playschool/day-care, or upgrade an existing preschool, or to take up a career as a teacher in preschool, or to improve admission counseling skills or to be trained on the various elements of ECCE.
★★★★★ (687 ratings)

English in Early Childhood
British Council via FutureLearn
Explore effective strategies for supporting young children learning English as an additional language through play, context-based activities, and nurturing environments.
★★★★☆ (1 rating)

The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
SDG Academy via edX
Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation
Harvard University via edX
Explore strategies for implementing effective early childhood development programs globally, focusing on policy, advocacy, financing, and scaling successful interventions to support children’s potential.

Supporting Physical Development in Early Childhood
Public Health England via FutureLearn
Learn how to ensure young children do enough physical activity and how it improves child mental and physical health development.

Introduction to Early Childhood
State University of New York via Coursera
Explore early childhood development, play-based learning, family engagement, and inclusive practices for operating a family day care center. Develop essential policies for your childcare business.

Prenatal Pedagogy for All: Educating Before Birth
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX
Start your learning journey in Prenatal Pedagogy and embark on a conscious and transformative education. Learn to understand yourself better and positively impact the lives of others. Enroll now and be part of the educational change!

Designing Play-Based Learning
Federation University via FutureLearn
Explore concepts of learning through play and use play-based learning to transform the learning journeys of young children.

English in Early Childhood: Learning Language Through Play
British Council via FutureLearn
Explore how children learn and the importance of play in early childhood and the role of play in language development.

English in Early Childhood: How Happy Children Learn
British Council via FutureLearn
Understand how to create enabling environments to nurture children’s wellbeing and support their language development.

English in Early Childhood: Context and Communication
British Council via FutureLearn
Study the importance of developing language in context and providing meaningful learning experiences that motivate young children.

Supporting physical development in early childhood
The Open University via OpenLearn
Learn how physical activity improves child health and development. Explore effective ways to ensure babies and young children meet recommended activity levels, enhancing mental health and preventing obesity.

Education 106: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
via Study.com
Explore foundational theories, development stages, curriculum design, and instructional strategies in early childhood education. Gain insights into diversity, assessment, and family involvement.

Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
via OpenLearn
This free course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore childhood development and some of the biological and psychological conditions that can affect children and young people. …

Young children, the outdoors and nature
The Open University via OpenLearn
Explore the benefits of outdoor engagement for babies and toddlers, and learn how to develop rich outdoor environments that support their learning and development.

Learning Through Play
Federation University via FutureLearn
Discover how play is crucial in early childhood development and how you can successfully advocate and facilitate play in learning.

การสร้างวินัยในตนเอง…สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย | Promoting Early Childhood Children’ Self-Discipline
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University via ThaiMOOC
เรียนรู้วิธีสร้างวินัยในตนเองสำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย เข้าใจทฤษฎี หลักการ และเทคนิคต่างๆ รวมถึงบทบาทของผู้ปกครองและครูในการส่งเสริมวินัยตั้งแต่วัยเยาว์

The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity
Harvard University via YouTube
Explores toxic stress in early childhood, its long-term health impacts, and policy strategies to counteract adversity. Discusses new pediatric guidelines and interdisciplinary approaches to promote resilience and healthy development.

FTCE Preschool Education Birth-Age 4 (007): Practice & Study Guide
via Study.com
Comprehensive study guide for FTCE Preschool Education exam, covering child development, curriculum, legal standards, and special education. Includes lessons, quizzes, and flashcards for effective exam preparation.

OAE Prekindergarten Subtests I & II (036/037): Study Guide & Practice
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for OAE Prekindergarten exams, covering child development, curriculum, and key subject areas to equip educators with essential knowledge for early childhood education.

California Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK): Elementary Prep
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam, covering child development, learning theories, instructional strategies, and professional responsibilities.

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest 1 (036): Study Guide & Practice
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for OAE Prekindergarten Subtest I, covering child development, educational theories, and professional responsibilities in early childhood education.

Webinar: International Perspectives on Home Visiting
Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube
Explore international perspectives on home visiting programs, their implementation challenges, and strategies for success across different cultural and political contexts.

Putting Early Childhood Research into Action to Build an Early Learning Nation
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for implementing early childhood research to create a nation focused on early learning, featuring insights from Jackie Bezos.

Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades
via Coursera
Explora el desarrollo infantil, estrategias educativas y habilidades laborales. Ideal para educadores, padres y estudiantes interesados en mejorar la calidad educativa en América Latina y el Caribe.

AEPA Assessment of Professional Knowledge – Elementary (NT051): Practice & Study Guide
via Study.com
Comprehensive study guide for NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge – Elementary Test, covering child development, learning theories, instructional strategies, and professional responsibilities.

Aspen Forum on Children and Families
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore innovative approaches to strengthen families and promote child development through expert discussions on early childhood programs, state-level initiatives, and long-term investments in education and social services.

The New Puberty: How to Navigate Early Development in Today’s Girls
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore early puberty in girls, its causes, effects, and strategies for navigating this crucial transition to ensure healthy development and well-being.

The Power of Nurturing Babies in the First 1001 Days | Gayle Berry | TEDxBrighton
TEDx via YouTube
Explore the transformative impact of nurturing babies from conception to age two on brain development and emotional intelligence. Learn how love and touch shape a child’s future and can create a more connected world.

Why Hope and Love Changes Everything for Children | Kali Thorne Ladd | TEDxPortland
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring the impact of hope and love on early childhood development, emphasizing their crucial role in creating opportunities for children to thrive and reach their full potential.

Early Childhood Development
via StraighterLine
Explore biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes from conception through life, and apply developmental theories to teaching practices.

Early Childhood Education (19)

Listening to young children: supporting transition
The Open University via OpenLearn
In this free course, Listening to young children: supporting transition, you will explore ways of listening to children in order to support their experiences of changes or transitions. Such …

Get Ready For Kindergarten- Phonics and Letter Recognition
via Udemy
Prepare your child for academic success with fun, engaging lessons on alphabet recognition, letter sounds, and writing skills, taught by an experienced educator.

The family at the centre of early learning
The Open University via OpenLearn
This free course, The family at the centre of early learning, focuses on the positive learning relationships that can exist in any family and how ordinary, everyday domestic activities can sustain …

Introduction to the Learning Through Play Experience Tool
via FutureLearn
Become better at observing and capturing the quality of a child’s experience of learning through play.

Praxis Pre-Kindergarten Education (5531) Prep
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for Praxis 5531 exam, covering child development, classroom management, and instructional strategies for pre-K education. Includes key topics and practical skills for aspiring early childhood educators.

Resources for Teaching Early Readers
via Study.com
Enhance early reading instruction with engaging lesson plans, strategies, and resources covering picture books, emotions, school, Spanish, and nature.

Praxis Education of Young Children (5024) Prep
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for Praxis 5024 exam, covering early childhood development, curriculum design, assessment, literacy, mathematics, and professional responsibilities through video lessons and quizzes.

OAE Prekindergarten Subtest 2 (037): Study Guide & Practice
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for OAE Prekindergarten Subtest II, covering curriculum, instruction, assessment, and key subject areas like literacy, math, science, and social studies for early childhood educators.

CFP Consortium Webinar: What We Know About the Effects of Pre-K
Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube
Experts discuss recent pre-K research findings, examining short and long-term effects, policy implications, and strategies to sustain early benefits. Consensus statements and challenges in scaling programs are explored.

Charting a New Future for Early Childhood Leadership and Equity
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for building a racially equitable and effective early childhood field through collaborative leadership, informed by extensive research and expert insights.

Leer, leer y leer… tienes que leer ¿y para qué? | María del Sol Peralta | TEDxUniversidad El Bosque
TEDx via YouTube
Descubre cómo la literatura infantil y la música pueden fomentar la compasión y el amor por la lectura desde temprana edad, a través de la experiencia de una pedagoga y promotora de lectura.

FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (053): Practice & Study Guide
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for FTCE Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 exam, covering child development, teaching strategies, and subject-specific content. Flexible, self-paced learning with engaging lessons to master early education topics.

Listening to, Learning from, and Leading with Families
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for effective family engagement, leadership, and advocacy, with insights on navigating challenges during the pandemic and fostering hope for children’s futures.

Indiana Core Assessments Elementary Education: Test Prep & Study Guide
via Study.com
Comprehensive preparation for Indiana Core Assessments Elementary Education exam, covering child development, instructional strategies, assessment, classroom management, and professional responsibilities.

Una introducción a la herramienta Experiencias de Aprendizaje a través del Juego
via FutureLearn
Mejore su capacidad de observar y registrar la calidad de la experiencia de aprendizaje a través del juego de un niño o una niña.

Foundations in Early Childhood Education
via StraighterLine
Analyze current issues in teaching and explore the role of educators in the 21st century.

Language and Literacy
via StraighterLine
Explore early childhood language and literacy pedagogy, focusing on reading instruction fundamentals and cognitive development processes.

MTTC (117-120) Subtest 1: Professional Knowledge & Skills Prep
via Study.com
Prepare for the MTTC Lower Elementary assessment by reviewing child development, teaching strategies, classroom management, and professional ethics. Deepen your knowledge to support diverse learners effectively.

Teacher RePlay and Children ReAct: Enhanced Learning Experiences Through Play
via FutureLearn
Learn advanced tools to help enhance playful learning in your classroom with this online course from the LEGO Foundation.

Child Psychology (20)

Child mental health: is it in crisis?
The Open University via OpenLearn
Explore evidence on child mental health trends, examining claims of a crisis and analyzing a case study of school refusal due to anxiety in this informative course.

Sesame Street: Helping Traumatized Children Cope
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore Sesame Street’s innovative resources for helping children cope with trauma, featuring beloved Muppets teaching resilience through comforting techniques and engaging activities.

Families in Crisis at the Border: What is the Impact on Children?
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Exploring the biological and psychological impacts of family separation on migrant children, with insights from pediatric experts on trauma, toxic stress, and healing strategies.

Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?: The Power of Helping Children in Crisis
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Exploring initiatives to support refugee children’s emotional needs, mitigate trauma, and provide coping tools. Discusses the importance of addressing psychological impacts of displacement on young victims of conflict.

Deviancy in Children| Expert Talk by Dr. Shubhra Sanyal
Forensic 365 via YouTube
Dr. Shubhra Sanyal explores the origins of deviant behavior in children, examining family influences and societal factors that shape adolescent conduct, offering insights for understanding and addressing behavioral issues.

See The World Through Childrens Eyes | Dr Alice Arianto & Emily | TEDxSMN Youth
TEDx via YouTube
Explore children’s perspectives and creativity through expert insights and a child’s viewpoint, bridging the gap between generations for better understanding and connection.

Trauma: Common Presentations in Children and Effective Interventions
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore common trauma presentations in children and learn effective intervention strategies for improved care and support.

Blum Center Program: Adapt and Overcome – Tips to Build Resiliency in Children
MassGeneralHospital via YouTube
Discover strategies to foster resilience in children, helping them adapt to challenges and stress in a post-pandemic world. Learn practical tips for building support systems and coping skills.

Public Lecture with Child Psychologist Dr Andrew Wake – How to re-engage your kids post COVID
University of Melbourne via YouTube
Expert insights on re-engaging children post-COVID: Learn motivation strategies, parenting techniques, and developmental understanding to create positive change and support your child’s growth.

El falso síndrome de alineación parental | Irune Costumero Estevez | TEDxGranadaSalon
TEDx via YouTube
Análisis crítico del supuesto síndrome de alienación parental desde la perspectiva de una experta, explorando sus implicaciones y cuestionando su validez científica.

What Matters to Kids When They’re Sick?
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Young survivors of serious illnesses share insights on their physical and emotional needs, offering wisdom, humor, and hope for the future in this inspiring panel discussion.

School avoidance: An emerging crisis from behind bedroom doors | Rob Jones | TEDxNantymoel
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring the causes and impacts of school avoidance in children, offering insights into behavioral functions and brain processes, and proposing child-centered approaches to support affected families.

Un bébé doit-il “faire ses nuits” | Héloïse JUNIER | TEDxPoitiers
TEDx via YouTube
Exploration des réveils nocturnes des bébés et des attentes parentales, offrant des perspectives éclairées sur le sommeil infantile et son impact sur la famille.

A Positive, Authentic Environment for Young Learners | Bella Brod | TEDxMiami Country Day School
TEDx via YouTube
Exploring holistic approaches to create authentic, productive learning environments for children, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional support for optimal child development.

Why continuous conflict is worse than a divorce | Kim Korven | TEDxRegina
TEDx via YouTube
Kim Korven challenges divorce myths, advocating for cooperative separations that build resilience in children. She emphasizes how well-managed divorces can lead to stronger families and empowered children.

The Power of Play to Heal and Connect | Amy Work | TEDxUNCCharlotte
TEDx via YouTube
Explore how play therapy bridges communication gaps between adults and children, fostering emotional healing and connection through non-verbal expression.

Childhood Abuse and Neglect by Kelli Kuzniar
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore the impacts of childhood abuse and neglect, understanding its effects on mental health and development. Learn strategies for intervention and support.

Behavioral health and mental health treatment with children
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore effective strategies for addressing behavioral and mental health issues in children, enhancing treatment approaches and outcomes.

Preparing Children to Return to School
Johns Hopkins Medicine via YouTube
Learn strategies to support children’s mental health as they transition back to in-person schooling after pandemic-related disruptions and virtual learning.

Blum Center Program: Supporting a Child Through Loss and Grief
MassGeneralHospital via YouTube
Discover effective strategies to support children through loss and grief, tailored to their developmental stage and social context.

Child Welfare (17)

Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach
via OpenLearn
Children are subject to many forms of adversity, for example, poverty or ill health. However, a significant form of adversity experienced by children in many different regions of the world is …

Applying social work law with children and families
via OpenLearn
This course will introduce you to the law as it applies to social work with children and families in the United Kingdom. You will learn about varying definitions of childhood and family and then …

CFP Consortium Webinar: Serving Parenting and Pregnant Foster Youth
Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube
Desarrollo e implementación de un programa piloto de visitas domiciliarias para jóvenes embarazadas y padres en cuidado de crianza, incluyendo hallazgos cualitativos y cuantitativos de su evaluación y sus implicaciones.

Consortium Webinar: The Strive Supervised Visitation Program
Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube
Explore the Strive Supervised Visitation Program’s development, implementation, and evaluation for child welfare-involved families. Learn about collaborative efforts, training strategies, and policy impact in this informative webinar.

Aspen Forum on Children and Families 2023 Day 1
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for improving low-income family outcomes through expert discussions on family prosperity, cultural shifts, mental health, and community-led initiatives in this comprehensive forum.

Raising Children with Love and Honoring Families
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore strategies for raising children with love and honoring families, featuring insights from child welfare experts on supporting parents and creating nurturing environments for children to thrive.

From Child Welfare to Family Well-Being
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Explore the shift from traditional child welfare to a holistic family well-being approach, examining innovative strategies and policies for supporting families and communities.

Day One: Aspen Forum on Children and Families 2021
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Virtual convening featuring innovative leaders discussing equitable pathways for children and families, covering topics like parent leadership, two-generation approaches, cash assistance, and mindfulness in policy and practice.

A state is not a parent: Why the child welfare system fails | Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts | TEDxSydney
TEDx via YouTube
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts shares her journey as a survivor of the child welfare system, advocating for change and challenging the state’s role as a parent. She emphasizes community support over impersonal systems.

Unlocking Potential: Paving the Future for Foster Youth | Stacy Johnson | TEDxTexasStateUniversity
TEDx via YouTube
Inspiring journey of a former foster child turned CEO, sharing insights on empowering foster youth and making a lasting impact through compassion, mentorship, and community support.

Világszép történetek- cukormáz nélkül | Ágnes Wirtz | TEDxYouth@Budapest
TEDx via YouTube
Állami gondozott gyerekek támogatása feltétel nélküli elfogadással és szeretettel. A Világszép Alapítvány 14 éve dolgozik azon, hogy biztonságot és fejlődési lehetőséget nyújtson a rászoruló gyermekeknek.

Creating Change Is Our Growth I NGOS UNDER PRESSURE | Lanna Idriss | TEDxWHU
TEDx via YouTube
Explore the impact of NGOs like SOS Children’s Villages in supporting vulnerable children globally. Learn strategies for addressing child welfare issues and discover how collective action can create a brighter future for children.

Transformando vidas: El rol del patronato en CAHOVA | Jorge Mario Arreola Real | TEDxCETYS Mexicali
TEDx via YouTube
Descubre cómo CAHOVA transforma vidas de niños en riesgo en Mexicali, brindando hogar, educación y deportes gratuitamente. Jorge Mario Arreola comparte la historia y el impacto de esta ONG.

Common Issues with Reunification by Jennifer Price
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore challenges and strategies in family reunification processes, focusing on child protective services, family law, and substance use disorder treatment.

Parental Fitness Evaluations
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore parental fitness evaluations in the context of child protective services, family law, and substance use disorder treatment.

In-home Safety Planning
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Develop strategies for effective in-home safety planning in cases involving child protective services, family law, and substance use disorders.

Parental Fitness Evaluations
WVCTSI Project ECHO via YouTube
Explore parental fitness evaluations, their purpose, methods, and implications in child protective services. Gain insights into assessment processes and decision-making.

Child Safety (3)

Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool: Study Guide & Practice
via Study.com
Comprehensive guide for CDA Preschool exam preparation, covering safety, health, nutrition, learning environments, child development, behavior management, and professional practices in early childhood education.

Preventing Abuse – In All its Forms
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Experts discuss strategies to reduce physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding young athletes and creating a positive sports environment.

Blum Center Program: Drowning Prevention and Summer Safety
MassGeneralHospital via YouTube
Learn essential drowning prevention strategies and summer safety tips to protect yourself and your family around water, including pools, lakes, and oceans.