Dr. Ron Lally speaks about the frustrating recent history of America’s infants and calls on America to step up for its babies. In this short three-minute video he makes the case for why we need to advocate for better beginnings for our babies.
The Complexities of Paid Family Leave
Hear about the complexities of paid family leave from a family in Iowa with commentary from Helen Blank about the urgent need for paid family leave policies.
Austrian mom calls parental leave policies in the U.S. “a complete joke” compared to Europe
Carmen Lloyd, a California resident from Austria with a young child, reflects on the disparity between services she received in the United States compared to those provided in Austria. She concludes that while what we may have it better in California than other states, from a global perspective, it’s a complete joke. Carmen has joined […]
The Social Womb: Building Babies’ Brains
Written and narrated by J. Ronald Lally, this 6-minute animation depicts why young brains need continuing nurturance, protection and enrichment once a child is born – a setting where the growing brain can flourish. He describes the development of a “social womb” similar in function to the nurturance a fetus receives while in the womb. […]
The importance of paid parental leave – a short interview with Helen Blank
Helen Blank is the Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center. Previously Helen Blank served 24 years as the Director of the Child Care and Development Division at the Children’s Defense Fund.
Supporting families with infants and toddlers – U.S. report card – a short interview with Helen Blank
Helen Blank is the Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center. Previously Helen Blank served 24 years as the Director of the Child Care and Development Division at the Children’s Defense Fund.
