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J.Ronald Lally’s latest book For Our Babies: Ending the Invisible Neglect of America’s Infants is available April 2013. The book shares the hopes, worries, and frustrations of American parents, who receive little support for their children or themselves as parents. It also reveals their lack of awareness about how little assistance they receive compared to […] Read more

Ever wonder which plays a more important role in brain development, nature (genes) or nurture (environment)? Or how developed is the brain by birth? Or maybe what role parents play in a baby’s brain development? ZERO TO THREE has compiled a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions about brain development that provides research-based answers to […] Read more

Postpartum Depression Studies A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health conducted by a researcher at Northwestern University found that a high number of women have depressive symptoms after childbirth. The study screened 10,000 women for depression and found a rate of 14% screened positive for depression. The lead study author, Katherine Wisner […] Read more

State Legislation: Washington State has a comprehensive early learning bill working its way through the state legislature. The goal of the bill is to create a more cohesive system for early learning and increase funding for a variety of programs including the zero to three specific programs of home visiting and parent support. Click here […] Read more

As the President proposes national, public attention on preparing young children for school, Zero to Three reminds us to make certain social and emotional readiness is part of the conversation.  Healthy development of babies and toddlers is an essential part of preparing children for success in school.  Check out this wonderful infographic developed by Zero […] Read more

Preconception health is critical to women who may become pregnant. It’s during the earliest months of pregnancy, often before a woman realizes she is pregnant, that unhealthy habits may cause birth defects in babies. In a one minute podcast from the HHS HealthBeat, Ira Dreyfuss shares the importance of healthy living for women of childbearing […] Read more

Last week President Obama announced the details of an ambitious early care and education plan.  The comprehensive agenda is detailed in the White House Fact Sheet on President Obama’s Plan for Early Education for all Americans and includes: “• Providing High-Quality Preschool for Every Child:  The President is proposing a new federal-state partnership to provide all […] Read more

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 […] Read more

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 […] Read more

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 […] Read more