Childhood Beginnings
January 17, 2013
Memphis Connect recently published a great article summarizing a recent symposium organized by People First and the Early Success Coalition about how the health of children in our community is directly tied to the health of our community. If you haven't already, read it now. You can also read some of our articles on the subject of stress.
Better Brains for Babies: Not Just the Parents’ Work
November 19, 2012
Matt Timberlake has written a great article about grandparents' role in raising children. Here's an excerpt:
Fatherhood Friday is an initiative designed to support, encourage and enhance the father and child bond.
2012 Brain Awareness Night Presentations
March 5, 2012
The Urban Child Institute and the UT Health Science Center’s Neuroscience Institute will present Brain Awareness Night on Thursday, March 22 of 2012.
Dr. Daniel Goldowitz and Dr. Clyde Hertzman will be presenting on the theme, "New Initiatives for Optimizing Brain Development in Children."
"The decision to breast feed is not a lifestyle choice but rather a basic and critical health decision regarding infant welfare." The AAP will publish the policy statement, “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk” in the March 2012 Pediatrics. The policy is a revision of the Academy’s 2005 policy statement on the same topic.