Why Does Inflammation Matter to Child Development?
The immune system defends the body against infection and other challenges that can cause harm. One of the most important
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LENA | 10-Week Program for Parents Begins in September
Have you ever wondered how much you talk to your baby/toddler? Would you like to learn ways to increase talk
Preparing for Emergencies | Brain Building Tips for Families
It is important to ensure that you and your family are well-prepared and ready should disaster strike; preparedness and planning
Kindergarten Readiness & February Fun
February’s Buzz is filled with steps to prepare you and your child for the journey to kindergarten, a sweet list
Spark Creativity! | THE BUZZ August Edition
Spark creativity! AFK’s Buzz newsletter is all about nurturing your child’s creative side – it helps brain development and builds
Reading Counts!
Counting pictures of items, such as in a picture book, rather than physical items is a stronger way to support
Serve & Return | Building Your Child’s Brain
Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain – starting even before babies can talk? Simple serve
Brain Building – It takes Two!
Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain
Brain Building
Children’s brain development is an ongoing process. In the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural
Dad Talk | Boosting Children’s Language Skills
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — A child’s first teachers are his parents and caregivers. While social scientists have studied the