What People Say

"Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers and role models. The relationship created between parents and infants during the earliest years of life has a profound impact on later growth and development, self-esteem, school performance and life achievements."
Minalee Saks, Executive Director

"I have a strong conviction that if we are to prevent the human disasters we see about us in so many teenagers and adults today, we must begin with the very youngest children. We must care for them, protect them, and above all, help them to grow up with a sense of self-worth and belonging."
Paul Olum, University of Oregon President from 1980 – 1989

"When young couples become parents they begin a stressful time of life. As they attend Birth To Three meetings, they find support and often become bonded with other parents who become lifelong friends. These priceless relationships help everyone become better parents who raise great children."
Gerry Gaydos, attorney, Birth To Three participant, and former Board President

"I think every parent and their child would benefit from attending a Birth To Three class. As parents we often are isolated in our child rearing. Many of us do not have the benefit of having grandparents or extended family nearby to help us understand and get through the many challenges of nurturing a child. Even if we do, it is still helpful to get together with parents of similar age babies and, in the process of sharing stories, realize there are many commonalities. We can laugh and realize we are not alone, or we can get ideas in anticipation of things to come. The Birth To Three class we attended was informative, supportive, and fun. I recommend Birth To Three to everyone!"
Maggie Jastremsky, Birth To Three parent

"I found the discussions with the group very useful. You can learn a lot from others. I think everyone should take parenting classes…everyone benefits all around. [My child] has made some very good friends, and so have I! She has learned to interact with children and enjoy herself. I feel that I changed as a result [of] Birth To Three. The experience has made me feel confident that I am a good parent. Parenting has a huge impact on our society. How we raise our children will determine what kind of adults they will become. Our children are our future!"
Dawn Gray, Birth To Three parent

"Birth To Three has been an integral part of our community since 1978. They are one of the preeminent parenting education organizations in the country. Their curricula is a distillation of twenty-five years’ experience helping develop strong families."
Mika Singer, MA, Curriculum and Instruction