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Is pregnancy an optimal time to treat maternal depression?
Maternal depression affects both mother and child and has significant long-term negative effects on infant development and child mental health.
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Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about responsive care for children who have experienced trauma.
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What do mental health issues in young children look like?
Babies and toddlers can and do suffer from mental health problems caused by trauma, neglect, biological factors, or environmental situations.
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Why is child care so expensive?
The cost of infant-toddler care is a significant concern for many families across the country. Here are the top five reasons why child care is so expensive.
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Understanding Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
The first three years of life are a critical period in development. Read more about understanding brain development in babies and toddlers.
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Open Letter
Why I Traveled 2,000 Miles to Advocate for Quality, Affordable Child Care
A typical working mom struggling to find child care, Amy joined Strolling Thunder and took her story to Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to Think Babies.
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The Case for Better Compensation of Early Educators
Despite the immense importance of their work, early childhood educators often face inadequate compensation and undervaluation in society.
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What does an early childhood professional do?
There are multiple roles that early childhood professionals play in creating a better future for children.
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How Early Childhood Educators Make the Most of Everyday Moments
Early childhood educators are alongside families celebrating milestones, comforting through challenging moments and providing enriching experiences.
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What does trauma do to a baby’s brain?
Trauma can greatly impact the developing and vulnerable minds of young children aged 0-3. However, the impact of trauma can vary depending on some key factors.
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Yes, Mental Health Includes Babies
The perinatal period and a baby's first few years of life are critical for lifelong mental health.
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Strengthening Families with Infants and Toddlers: A Policy Framework for States
States can implement a continuum of formal and informal community-based prevention and intervention strategies to reach all children and families that need support.
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The Earliest, a New Podcast from ZERO TO THREE
The Earliest takes a deep and personal look into mental health in the earliest years of life.
Understanding Secondary Trauma and Stress in the Early Childhood Workforce
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Vol 40 No 4 - Trauma and Resilience in Young Children: Effects and Experiences of Parental Incarceration
Tips for Families: Coronavirus
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Anticipating the Stork: Stress and Trauma During Pregnancy and the Importance of Prenatal Parenting
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Therapeutic Perinatal Research With Low-Income Families: Leveraging Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCEs) and Fathers’ Perspectives to Promote Resilience