As more fathers become involved as primary caregivers in their children’s early years, it’s important that we examine the assumptions we hold about the role of fathers in a child’s day-to-day care. In this week’s podcast, we listen in as two dads discuss what they’ve experienced as fathers, specifically some of the challenges they face […]
Sleeping Safe with your Baby – First 5 Santa Clara County Podcast Series
Listen to First 5 Santa Clara’s Hot Topics Podcast on sleeping safe with your baby. 41 healthy infants have died in Santa Clara County from 2005-2011. One of three infants (almost 33%) are dying due to unsafe sleeping habits. Listen to this podcast and learn more about how to practice safe sleeping habits with your […]
Podcast: The Nurtured Brain
This week, Dr. Ron Lally discusses with Julie Weatherston why attention to babies is a necessity. Dr. Lally focuses specifically on findings from recent brain development research that show when a child is born, his/her brain is not fully formed yet. There is a whole other gestational period that the young child needs so that […]
Podcast: Quality Infant/Toddler Care
This week, Dr. Lally discusses with Julie Weatherston what we mean when we say “High Quality Care.” Dr. Lally focuses specifically on children’s need to have a close, continuous relationship with a caregiver, and for that caregiver to understand children’s developmental timelines. [podcast]https://forourbabies.org/ccfs/audio/podcast/fob_ep4.mp3[/podcast] Length: 5 min 43 sec Download
Podcast: School Success Starts in Infancy
In this show Dr. Lally talks about why we should take a closer look at supporting infants if we want our children to succeed in school. Dr. Lally discusses the critical period of early brain development before a child reaches three years of age and why early support for all babies makes more economic sense […]
Podcast: Preconception Health
This show is a conversation about the importance of preconception health. Dr. Lally talks about the benefits of investing in preconception education and services rather than paying later for difficult and often expensive medical issues post birth. [podcast]https://forourbabies.org/ccfs/audio/podcast/fob_ep2.mp3[/podcast] Length: 5 min 02 sec Download
