Sara Langworthy, (ICD 2011) currently an extension educator with the Children, Youth & Family Consortium, has developed tools for child development professionals, those who work with young children, and those who teach child development courses. Her book Bridging the Relationship Gap: Connecting with Children Facing Adversity, translates the science of how stress and trauma affect the development of young children’s brains and behaviors. “The book shares real world scenarios, scientific research, and useful strategies from expert professional for people working with young children facing adversity,” Langworthy says.

Langworthy, who describes herself as a developmental enthusiast, has also created the YouTube channel by the same name. Developmental Enthusiast delivers short videos on child development topics that could be used in teaching and in other educational and informational situations.