From Motherly: “Reading to babies reduced moms’ rates of postpartum depression and stress, improved their perceived ability to bond with their children, and increased the infants’ blood-oxygen saturation during reading sessions and in the 30 minutes after.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From The Chronicle of Social Change: “The team’s research found that participation in the early childhood program had positive intergenerational impacts on education, employment and crime for the families involved with the study.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
In the spirit of educating and advocating for our children, The Children’s Movement of Florida presents Worth Reading Weekly. Delivered every Friday, this newsletter gathers the top Florida headlines about early childhood education, parenting, and healthcare so it’s easy for you to stay informed. 10 Ways To Raise a Good Eater From Today’s Parent: “Your… Continue Reading This week’s early childhood headlines: May 10, 2019
From The Philadelphia Inquirer: “According to child experts, early experiences of homelessness are associated with higher rates of developmental delays, poor academic achievement, asthma, attention problems, poor social and emotional functioning, acting out, and other difficulties.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Parents: “A new study shows that cuddling your baby (early and often!) has huge benefits when it comes to brain development, especially for preemies.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.