Screen Time Vs. Social Interaction In ECE PolicyMatters, Susan Ochshorn writes about how new technology may affect human development. Beginning in infancy, children’s interactions with caregivers encourage intellectual, social and emotional growth. The parent infant relationship helps the infant build trust and encourages the child’s desire to engage in the world. But what happens if […]
For Our Babies: Ending the Invisible Neglect of America's Infants
J.Ronald Lally’s latest book For Our Babies: Ending the Invisible Neglect of America’s Infants is available April 2013. The book shares the hopes, worries, and frustrations of American parents, who receive little support for their children or themselves as parents. It also reveals their lack of awareness about how little assistance they receive compared to […]
News Roundup March 15
Postpartum Depression Studies A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health conducted by a researcher at Northwestern University found that a high number of women have depressive symptoms after childbirth. The study screened 10,000 women for depression and found a rate of 14% screened positive for depression. The lead study author, Katherine Wisner […]
News Roundup March 4th
State Legislation: Washington State has a comprehensive early learning bill working its way through the state legislature. The goal of the bill is to create a more cohesive system for early learning and increase funding for a variety of programs including the zero to three specific programs of home visiting and parent support. Click here […]
Obama's Agenda for Early Care and Education
Last week President Obama announced the details of an ambitious early care and education plan. The comprehensive agenda is detailed in the White House Fact Sheet on President Obama’s Plan for Early Education for all Americans and includes: “• Providing High-Quality Preschool for Every Child: The President is proposing a new federal-state partnership to provide all […]
Dr. Brazelton Receives 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal
In a White House ceremony this morning, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton was awarded the prestigious 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal in recognition of his exemplary deeds of service for the country and his fellow citizens. Dr. Brazelton accepted this distinguished honor on behalf of all children and their families, and all who protect and care for […]