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Child Development

Summary

A collection of resources on child devlopment.

1997 Congressional Testimony by Dianne Fisher, PhD

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Congressional testimony June 4, 1997 by Dianne Fisher, PhD.

Play!

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A resource list on the topic of play.

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Play

Chores and Children

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Backed by science, here's some great insights into why young children want to help. There are so many benefits to respecting their natural instincts -- and you'll be building a stronger relationship while you work together! 

 

Baby GooRoo

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A wealth of information about breastfeeding - and also health and safety issues - offered in easy-to-access topic areas. 

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Breastfeeding
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Handout - Wholehearted Family Policies

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Handout - Wholehearted Family Policies - by Family and Home Network for the State Child Care Administrator's Meeting, 2004, Child Care Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

La Leche League

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For decades, La Leche League has been offering excellent, research-based information about breastfeeding to mothers.

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Breastfeeding

Baby GooRoo

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Baby GooRoo - "We focus on health, nutrition, and safety, with an emphasis on breastfeeding. Our content is science-based and thoroughly researched."

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Child in Mind

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Dr. Claudia Gold's blog "speaks to parents, professionals who work with children, and policy makers. I aim to show how contemporary developmental science points us on a path to effective prevention, intervention, and treatment, with the aim of promoting healthy development and wellbeing of all children and families."

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BirthWorks

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BirthWorks promotes safe and loving birth experiences through education, introspection and confident action. Birthworks offers classes for pregnant women and training for doulas and childbirth educators.

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Improving Birth Coalition

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Promoting an evidence-based, wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. 

Time with Children

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A selection of expert advice about parent-child time together.