Years of research on benefits of early childhood education led James J. Heckman to focus on a key ingredient to human flourishing: engaged parenting. Supporting parents is a low-cost way to improve kids' outcomes, he explains in a @BigBrainsUC podcast. ms.spr.ly/6015gJ9uW
Read our Action Guide for Policy and stay tuned to our social channels to learn more about how inspired policy solutions can improve children’s environments and support their life-long health. #PlaceMattersbit.ly/3ZQgBIr
Connections between synapses—or signals sent through the brain—are strengthened through repeated positive experiences. These connections are vital in helping babies learn the essentials they need to survive and thrive.
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The foundations of mental health begin in early childhood. When we provide children with appropriate supports and interventions early on, we can help foster their healthy development. Watch the full video to learn more: bit.ly/childhoodmentalhealth#EarlyChildhoodMentalHealth
Early childhood providers can learn more about brain development and how toxic stress can negatively influence the brain development of very young children. Register for The Growing Brain Training-of-Trainers: bit.ly/3JyQSj0#BrainAwarenessWeek#ProfessionalDevelopment
Being raised by emotionally immature parents sets us up for a lifetime of believing our role is to perform, achieve, or be responsible for other people’s emotions.
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The highest rate of economic returns comes from the earliest investments in children, providing an eye-opening understanding that society invests too much money in later development when it is often too late to provide the greatest value. Learn more: bit.ly/2FBVmV1
Thank you, @CGDev, for breaking it down clearly. Children’s well-being and safety in school are not global priorities. As COVID showed, the integration of health and education is critical; mental health and well-being are no exceptions. #SustainableDevelopment#childrenswellbeing