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The Center on the Developing Child at University. Driving science-based innovation that achieves breakthrough outcomes for children facing adversity.

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  1. 20 minutes ago

    Experiencing that just doesn’t let up can feel overwhelming, but there are things that can help, on an individual level, a community level, and a policy-making level, to lessen the effects of toxic stress. Learn more:

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  2. Mar 3

    Executive function & self-regulation skills enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, & juggle tasks successfully. Children aren’t born with these skills, but they're born with the potential to develop them. Watch this video to learn more:

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    Feb 28

    Child development doesn’t stop when crises happen. Kids can’t wait any longer for a strong and sustained public investment in their future. in the pandemic and beyond. Join us at

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  4. Retweeted
    Feb 23

    Experts say we should be more worried about how social isolation and financial hardship are hindering parents’ mental health and, in effect, their ability to withstand the pressures of new parenthood.

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  5. Mar 1

    One of the most powerful buffers of stress is supportive relationships. Check out this video to learn more about and how it can affect child development and lifelong health.

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  6. Feb 26

    The most common factor for children who develop is at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Learn more:

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  7. Feb 24

    Ensuring that young children have safe, secure environments in which to grow and learn creates a strong foundation for both their futures and a thriving, prosperous society. Learn more:

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    Feb 22

    One of the best ways parents and educators can help very young children develop healthy brain architecture is through “serve and return” interactions that activate and strengthen connections in a developing brain.

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  9. Feb 22

    Development is a highly interactive process, and life outcomes are NOT determined solely by genes. Learn more:

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  10. Feb 18

    It’s never too late to make things better, but in the long run you’re always better off having the best health-promoting experiences as early as possible. Listen to to learn why in is so important.

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  11. Feb 16

    Young children develop in an environment of relationships. Ensuring that children have a healthy start to life requires the support of family members, early childhood program staff, neighborhoods, voluntary associations, and even parents' workplaces. 🎧:

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  12. Feb 12

    Did you know? The experiences we have early in life are at least as important for the biological foundations of physical and mental health as the lifestyle choices we make as adults. Learn more:

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  13. Feb 10

    Helping adults build and use these is essential not only to their own success as parents and workers, but also to the development of the same capabilities by the children in their care. Learn more:

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  14. Feb 8

    "Don't do anything for us without us." How can we make sure that the voices of families and those who are impacted the most are heard when we create policies or programs? Listen to to learn more:

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  15. Feb 5

    Science cannot address these challenges alone. Science-informed thinking combined with expertise in changing entrenched systems and the lived experiences of families raising young children can be a powerful catalyst of more effective strategies. Read more:

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  16. Feb 3

    What most children who develop have in common is a stable, committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Adults need those supportive relationships too and we can build these relationships remotely during .

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  17. Feb 2

    Attend a webinar to celebrate the launch of the Brazilian Center for Early Child Development (CPAPI) and hear from Director, Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D. and other distinguished speakers. Register here:

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  18. Feb 1

    Why are some more to participate in their community or more likely to persevere in the face of setbacks? Read our InBrief to understand the mechanisms in the brain that develop in childhood and build the foundation for later complex behavior.

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  19. Jan 29

    "It's hard to be innovative when you're pumping out reports, when you're seeing families one after another." . We need in early childhood development, but we must address the barriers that exist, such as staff capacity. Learn more

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  20. Jan 27

    Building responsive relationships remotely can be difficult. According to people in the ECD field, recognizing that virtual is not better or worse, it's just different can help us connect with families. Learn more:

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