Policy Resource
Think Babies™ for Healthy Emotional Development
A baby’s success in life is rooted in their healthy emotional development. As we Think Babies™ and push for the policies and programs they need to thrive, we must think healthy emotional development.
Below, you will find materials that illustrate the ways that particular policies support the healthy emotional development of babies, and tools for advocacy.
To be a part of the fight for these vital policies, join us for a Tweet Week for Emotional Development from November 26-30, and become a member of the Think Babies™ team.
Healthy Emotional Development (Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health)
• The Basics of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: A Briefing Paper
• Think Babies™ Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Resource List
• Public Perceptions of Baby Brain Development: A National Survey of Voters
Healthy Emotional Development and Home Visiting
• The Research Case for Home Visiting
• Think Babies™ Home Visiting Resource List
Healthy Emotional Development and Child Care
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
• Think Babies™ Child Care Resource list
Healthy Emotional Development and Paid Leave
• The Child Development Case for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
• Paid Family Leave Advocacy Toolkit
• Think Babies™ Paid Family Leave Resource List
Healthy Emotional Development and Nutrition
• Think Babies™ Healthy Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Resource List
More Information!
Tweet Week Wrap Up
Read our and our partners’ takes on how policies can safeguard and nurture healthy emotional development.
For more information and opportunities for action, join our Think Babies™ campaign at www.thinkbabies.org
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