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The Two-Generational Approach to Working with Families Affected by Opioids
On June 7, 2018, the Congressional Baby Caucus held a briefing examining the impact of the opioid epidemic on babies,… On June 7, 2018, the Congressional Baby Caucus held a briefing examining the impact of the opioid epidemic on babies, and approaches that make a…
Supporting Young Children Experiencing Separation and Trauma
Resources for Adults Who Care for Them… Young children and their families can be tremendously affected by trauma, with significant implications for well-being well into the future. And while young children can be very expressive, they often do not have the skills or ability…
Maryland's Extended Individualized Family Service Plan Option
In 2009 the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) received a $14.4 million incentive grant from the U.S. Department of… In 2009 the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) received a $14.4 million incentive grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education…
Maryland Embeds Family Engagement Framework into Early Childhood Services and Systems
In 2008, Maryland’s Early Childhood Advisory Council made family engagement a major goal of the state’s three-year action plan to… In 2008, Maryland’s Early Childhood Advisory Council made family engagement a major goal of the state’s three-year action plan to improve school readiness and school…
Inside Out: A Film for Parents of Young Children, Too
By Claire Lerner The new Pixar/Disney film “Inside Out” elevates the importance of the emotional lives of children and provides… By Claire Lerner The new Pixar/Disney film "Inside Out" elevates the importance of the emotional lives of children and provides a critical message to…
How Babies Begin to Develop Self-Control in the First 3 Years
In this podcast, Dr. Brenda Jones Harden describes how young children develop self-control, starting even in the first year of… In this podcast, Dr. Brenda Jones Harden describes how young children develop self-control, starting even in the first year of life, and how parents…