Child Development Resources
Our mission is fostering economic freedom through education. We do that by investing in projects that support the healthy development of children and young people from birth through age 18. That’s because in our grantmaking experience, achieving economic freedom — producing more than you consume and being able to earn, build, use, and share wealth in the manner an individual chooses — is firmly rooted in the knowledge, skills, and character that children build as they grow.
Here are some resources that expand on our beliefs:
For those who support the healthy development of children
These books — we like to call them “conversation starters” — highlight the timeless, unchanging principles of child development as well as how caring adults can help nurture young people as they grow and learn by intentionally preparing learning environments and prioritizing their needs.
Owner’s Manual: The first few years of a child’s life, from birth to age 5, can be the most rewarding and, let’s be honest, the most challenging. Understanding what’s happening inside children during those early years helps families thrive.
7 Simple Ideas to Make Your Classroom BLOOM!: When early learning environments are intentionally prepared to support the needs of young people, everyone wins.
Sturdy Stems: Ages 6-12 are when children really start to discover who they are and stand on their own. And there’s a lot that you can do to encourage and support their growth.
Golden: The teen years, ages 13-18, aren’t just something to get through. It can be a time that’s blissful, brilliant, rich, shining, and valuable!
We provide ongoing support to two initiatives that strengthen understanding of principle-based child development:
Our thinking on child development is influenced and shaped by the knowledgeable experts at the following organizations: