Advocacy: Taking Action Beyond Concern “Babies are the future of this country and they should be cared for even in the mothers womb. The care for the mother as well as she plays a very vital role in the development of the child. I believe every child deserves the best care. . . . It […]
Guest Blog: Sara Gershfeld
Follow Up Care for your Special Needs Child: 5 Organizations to Keep in Mind Quality matters. Whether your child was just diagnosed with a disability, or you′re a seasoned parent of a child with special needs there are a number of organizations that have your back from the first day of your diagnosis up until […]
Support Group for Dads in Iowa City
Here’s an inspirational story about a social worker and new father, Frederick Newell, who decided to form a support group for dads in his home town, Iowa City. He says the aim is “basically getting fathers engaged who are not engaged in their kids lives as well as supporting fathers who are engaged.” The group […]
School Readiness Begins in Infancy
In my article I show how healthy social development in infancy prepares a child for school. Because crucial brain wiring takes place through social interactions during a child’s first two years, primary caregivers are shaping, positively or negatively, the foundational learning structures of an infant’s brain. American babies, when compared to those in every other […]
For Our Babies: On a Mission to Build a Better Future
We are kicking off the For Our Babies campaign with some strong and startling statements about our failure to meet the most basic needs of our nation’s infants and toddlers. We are determined to make Americans aware of the shortcomings of the current support systems for our youngest children. Research tells us that the human […]