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How long is the average maternity leave in the US?
Paid leave is a public health issue and plays a crucial role in fostering healthier families and stronger societal… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways The majority of families are forced to cut short their recovery, transition and bonding time after the birth or…
Data and Policy Briefs
Through a series of data and policy briefs, the Infant-Toddler Court Program National Resource Center is creating resources for state… These briefs draw upon the latest data and trends for very young children and synthesize key opportunities and challenges for creating policy change that addresses…
Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement
Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement highlights the… Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement highlights the significance of supporting the mental…
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Virtual Event: Supporting Identity Development and Belonging
How do we build strong children?… Frederick Douglass famously said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men," but how do we build strong children? Katrina Macasaet puts an early childhood education (ECE) lens on what research tells us…
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Buzzwords Explained: Play-Based Learning
Playful exploration is a natural way of learning. Explore how caregivers and professionals can encourage and promote play-based learning.… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Humans learn fastest in early childhood — and most of that development is due to the act of play.…
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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… Home Leer en español. The high cost of infant-toddler care is a significant concern for many families across the country. Because of this, many…