Early Childhood and Climate Change At Early Milestones we advance practice, research, and policy so that every community can provide an environment where children will flourish. It is vital to recognize that young children are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Caregivers must be aware of …
Guest blog by Dr. Laura McArthur Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Resilient Futures Resilient Futures aims to help children, families, and educators by using “trauma-informed care” or “trauma-informed practices.” This blog will share why these practices are important f…
Guest blog post authored by Miguel In Suk Lovato and Taber Ward from the Donnell-Kay Foundation A hungry child is a hungry child. It doesn’t matter whether this child is being cared for by a licensed childcare center, a forest preschool, a tía, or a neighbor. All children deserve to have access t…
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that some stressors in early childhood are useful and important for children’s development. But you also know that certain types of stress in infants and toddlers can lead to a host of issues later in life. The latest findings presented a…
Health care officials consider vaccines a crucial tool in preventing infections and severe illness from COVID-19. However, approved vaccines are not yet available for children under the age of five, and some families remain unsure about whether to vaccinate their children at all. The Centers for Dis…
“Despite clear evidence acknowledging racism as a major life stressor for Black youth, theoretical models of early childhood adversity have largely neglected the multifaceted influence of racism on mental health outcomes.” Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) lead to increased …
