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Curiouser and Curiouser: Nourishing Children’s In-Born Need for Knowledge

Ellen Galinsky·Sep 17, 2018·4 min read

The scientific method isn’t just for scientists. Being curious about something, trying to figure it out, forming an idea about what’s going on and then testing it by trial and error are as natural to young children as breathing and learning to crawl.

Tonja Rucker, Program Director, Early Childhood Success, National League of Cities

How U.S. Cities Are Leading the Way to Support Early Learning

The Editors·Sep 27, 2018·3 min read

How are cities and towns grappling with a host of urgent challenges? According to Tonja Rucker of the National League of Cities, mayors and city leaders are testing cutting-edge strategies and developing bold solutions that place children at the center of every decision.

What Makes the ‘Marshmallow Test’ So Iconic?

Ellen Galinsky·Sep 28, 2018·8 min read

The Marshmallow Test has sparked debate and inspired replication for more than 40 years. Is it a true measurement of executive function skills and therefore predictive of life success for all children or not so for less advantaged children?

Hayat Pharmacy Builds a Healthier Milwaukee by Focusing on the Youngest Customers

The Editors·Oct 22, 2018·3 min read

How has Hayat Pharmacy established collaborations with other leading Milwaukee institutions to support Milwaukee early learning? You'll want to find out.

Darlene Clemens: A Champion for Science Nurtures an Early Learning Community

The Editors·Nov 12, 2018·5 min read

How the remarkable relationship between Dr. Darlene Clemens and Ellen Galinsky began -- and the early learning community that was created.

The Science Behind Early Learning: Ellen Galinsky

The Editors·Nov 30, 2018·6 min read

One of the global pioneers behind the science of early childhood learning and development, Ellen Galinsky, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and executive director of Mind in the Making, discusses her landmark book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, as well as her next project, which includes exploring the mind of the adolescent.

On Spanking: American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for a Ban

The Editors·Jan 8, 2019·8 min read

In December 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement calling for a ban on physical discipline for children. Here are seven of the most effective discipline approaches.

This article, the first in a new series, will highlight efforts being led by local, state and national partners of the recently launched National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers (NCIT) to advance promising prenatal-to-three policies and programs that create and expand family support systems.

Roadmap for Ensuring All Infants, Toddlers Achieve Optimal Health and Development

The Editors·Feb 15, 2019·5 min read

This article, the first in a new series, will highlight efforts being led by local, state and national partners of the recently launched National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers (NCIT) to advance promising prenatal-to-three policies and programs that create and expand family support systems.

Identifying disorders like anxiety or depression in children is challenging and important. What if it could be done quickly?

Study Examines ‘Rapid Detection of Internalizing Diagnosis’ in Preschool Children

The Editors·Feb 21, 2019·3 min read

Identifying disorders like anxiety or depression in children is challenging and important. What if it could be done quickly?

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Round up: #StateOfBabies, Childcare for All, 101 Mayors, Orchids & Dandelions and a Challenge

The Editors·Mar 6, 2019·1 min read

Herding up the recent news so you don’t miss out on all the goods: Our friends at ZERO TO THREE...

Round up: Spring Fever Edition with Deans for Impact, ZERO TO THREE, National League of Cities, and more

The Editors·Mar 20, 2019·1 min read

Happy Spring! Your spring fever is kicking in, you’ve got a ton on your plate and pollen is already making...

Adverse childhood experiences are different than child trauma, and it’s critical to understand why

Jessica Dym Bartlett and Vanessa Harbin Sacks·Apr 16, 2019·4 min read

The increased public understanding that childhood adversity, including adverse childhood experiences, can cause trauma and toxic stress—and, in turn, have a lasting impact on children’s physical and mental health—presents an important opportunity to turn this awareness into action.

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