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How do infants translate sounds to language?
The journey from sounds to language is an intricate process that begins in infancy. Learn about the ways infants begin to translate sounds to language.
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Maternal Mental Health and Prenatal Brain Development: A Proven Link
Various factors can contribute to poor maternal mental health and research shows that impacts babies even before they are born.
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The Best Early Childhood Conferences of 2024-2025
We asked early childhood leaders for their recommendations on the best early childhood conferences of 2024, and here are the ones that rose to the top.
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Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about responsive care for children who have experienced trauma.
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What do mental health issues in young children look like?
Babies and toddlers can and do suffer from mental health problems caused by trauma, neglect, biological factors, or environmental situations.
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Why is child care so expensive?
The cost of infant-toddler care is a significant concern for many families across the country. Here are the top five reasons why child care is so expensive.
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The Case for Better Compensation of Early Educators
Despite the immense importance of their work, early childhood educators often face inadequate compensation and undervaluation in society.
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What does trauma do to a baby’s brain?
Trauma can greatly impact the developing and vulnerable minds of young children aged 0-3. However, the impact of trauma can vary depending on some key factors.
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Yes, Mental Health Includes Babies
The perinatal period and a baby's first few years of life are critical for lifelong mental health.
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Strengthening Families with Infants and Toddlers: A Policy Framework for States
States can implement a continuum of formal and informal community-based prevention and intervention strategies to reach all children and families that need support.
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22 Statistics You Need to Know About Childhood Brain Development
The first three years of a child’s life are the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable when it comes to childhood brain development.