Early Childhood Development is an investment for life. But in countries where poverty, armed conflict, natural disasters, and HIV and AIDS threaten a child's family and community support structures, ...

and developmental stage. Over the past several decades, the age of puberty has been dropping for many young people, bringing an increasingly early end to childhood. Both genetic and environmental ...

The early years of a child’s life are a critical period for brain development. During this time, the brain is highly plastic, which means it can adapt and change in response to therapies and ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is set to cut services for children with developmental concerns and disabilities, but the state said it’s necessary for long-term ...

Completion of this degree prepares students for teaching and administrative positions in early childhood development and care; work in resource and referral agencies; Early Head Start home visitor ...

The Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund (SIEF) has released a new book for practitioners in the field of early child development. “A Toolkit for Measuring Early Childhood Development in Low- and ...

Early Head Start is a comprehensive child development program serving poverty-level pregnant women and families with children aged 0-3. The home visiting program consists of one 1-1/2 hour home visit ...

KSC Early Childhood Faculty Dottie Bauer and CDC Teachers helped in the development of the curriculum by integrating knowledge of child development. Early Sprouts is a research-based nutrition ...

Recent graduates hold positions with Great Start, Migrant Head Start and YWCA; in child development centers, youth programs, alternative education settings, hospitals and faith-based organizations; ...

What are the key milestones of early childhood development? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, by the end of early childhood ...

Why are early childhood educators struggling to make ends meet? Science tells us that critical brain development in children begins well before kindergarten, so their care and education prior to ...