Connections

We believe parents can give their children a wonderful start in life with an environment of “Language, Literature and Love.” Baby TALK supports this environment through personal connections and services like these.

Ways we connect

Hospital Visits

During the mother’s stay on the obstetric unit at DCH Regional or Northport Medical Centers, Baby TALK teachers visit and provide a parenting guide and other resources to families.

Baby TALK Times

Baby TALK Times focus on information about child development and provide for parent-child interaction within a support group format. For parents and their children 0 – 3. Older siblings also welcome.

Developmental Newsletters

Content may include words of encouragement, suggested children’s literature, tips for communicating with your baby, age-appropriate activities, local events and resources, and more!

Parent Resource Library

PRL provides an extensive collection of parenting resources including: techniques for parenting, strategies for giving your child the best start, children’s books, STEAM activities and more!

Prenatal Clinics

Prenatal Clinics empower parents to be ready for their babies by providing an outlet for support and sharing information about infant development & appropriate activities for babies.

Well-child Visits

Baby TALK teachers update parents about the stage of their child’s development, talk with them about the challenges of that stage, and suggest positive interactions and play appropriate to that stage.

Baby TALK also provides a CARDBOARD BOOK for families during Baby TALK hospital visits. Cardboard books are just one easy way parents can safely explore the joys of reading to their babies.

Baby TALK is accessible.

New parents are busy. That’s why Baby TALK makes itself as readily accessible as possible for families to receive meaningful services. That means we go where parents are already:

To obstetric units at area hospitals
WIC Clinics/Human Service Centers
Community events focused on child development
Area high schools
Other community service agencies

What families can expect from Baby TALK hospital visits

During your stay on the obstetric unit at DCH Regional Medical Center or Northport Medical Center, Baby TALK teachers may visit to talk about ways to nurture a positive relationship with your baby, to share infant development information, and to suggest developmentally appropriate activities.

At every Baby TALK visit, the teacher introduces a handout about newborns. Parents are allowed to choose a free board book for their babies. You are also given a copy of Baby TALK’s parenting manual Babies & Books: a Joyous Beginning.

We hope to keep in touch. Our Developmental Newsletters, sent the first three years of your baby’s life, continue to share tips for communicating with your baby, age-appropriate activities, local events and resources, and more!

Subscribe to Developmental Newsletter

Event Calendar

Baby TALK’s event calendar features events hosted by Baby TALK, the Children’s Resource Center, and our community partners. Check back frequently or visit our Events page to subscribe.

Baby TALK's full calendar

Parent Resource Library

Benefit from the library’s extensive collection of parenting resources including: techniques for parenting, strategies for giving your child the best start, children’s books, STEAM activities and more!

When

9 – 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
2 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday

Closed Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Where

Parent Resource Library
University of Alabama
Judy Bonner Child Development Research Building
651 Peter Bryce Blvd
Tuscaloosa AL 35401

For additional information

Check out their Facebook page.

Phone : (205) 348-2232

Email : parentlibrary@ches.ua.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of resources are available at the Library?

Available for Check-out:

Parent Child Activity Kits: Theme based, age-appropriate books, toys & activities for parents & children to enjoy together.
Read to Me Totes: Designed to specifically encourage reading and bonding with your child.
Children’s Books: many related to difficult issues children may face such as fears, a new sibling, death of a family member or pet, separation.
Parenting Books and DVDs
Information and Brochures around topics such as Positive Discipline, Potty Training, Importance of Routines, Developmental Checklists and much more

Can anyone use the Parent Resource Library?

Yes! A FREE service of Child Development Resources at the University of Alabama, the Parent Resource Library (PRL) is open to the public and has a wide variety of resources designed to support community families in parenting their young children.

Are appointments required?

During open hours, PRL is open for check-outs and free play. No appointment is necessary.

Is there parking nearby?

The Parent Resource Library is housed on the University of Alabama campus. Vehicles parked at the Resource Library parking lot require a parking pass, which can be obtained inside the library.

For additional information: UA visitor parking