In a White House ceremony this morning, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton was awarded the prestigious 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal in recognition of his exemplary deeds of service for the country and his fellow citizens. Dr. Brazelton accepted this distinguished honor on behalf of all children and their families, and all who protect and care for […]
News Roundup February 8
Benefits of Early Home Visiting Seen in School Healthy Families New York has released a study comparing children who received home visits and those who did not. The program provides home visits for at risk expectant parents and new mothers. These visits provide parents with information about child development and stress reduction and occur until […]
20th Anniversary of FMLA Brings New Expansions
This week the U.S. Department of Labor marks the 20th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with a final rule to implement expansions to FMLA protections for military families and airline flight crews. The first expansion allows more military families to take leave for activities when a service member is deployed as well […]
News Roundup January 14
Last 10 Weeks of Pregnancy Holds Clues to Language Development A recent study showed that the newborn has the capacity to learn and remember elementary sounds of their language from their mother during the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. At 30 weeks of gestational age the sensory and brain mechanisms for hearing are developed and […]
Time Off With Baby: Making the Case for Paid Leave
In their new book Time off With Baby: Making the Case for Paid Leave authors Edward Zigler, Susan Muenchow, and Christopher J. Ruhm make a compelling case for paid care leave in the US. Taking a close look at the impact of paid care leave on babies, families, and society, the authors explain the importance […]
Mobile-ize for Babies Poll Results
The results are in for Zero to Three’s Mobile-ize for Babies Poll! The poll asked Americans what they think elected officials should do for infants, toddlers and families during the First 100 Days in office, and what communities need to ensure young children’s healthy development. Seventy six percent of those who responded think young children […]