Pages related to child development

Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth

Focus: The Long Way Home

NCFR member and Purdue University scholar Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, an expert on Military Families, shares examples of military families' creative ways they use to meet their unique stressors.  

The Center on Infant Mental Health and Development

February 08, 2011

Promotes interdisciplinary research, education and practice and advances policy related to the social and emotional development of all children during the first five years.

Charlotte: No no no

Charlotte: No no no

In this extraordinarily popular video, (over three million hits), a precious infant named Charlotte shows off her vocabulary.  One thing is for sure; she has one word down pat.  Enjoy!

Future of Children journal - Fragile Families

February 02, 2011

The latest edition of the Princeton-Brookings Future of Children journal is on Fragile Families.

Elizabeth Hughes sings National Anthem

Elizabeth Hughes, 8 years old, National Anthem

In this charming video, a talented 8 year old named Elizabeth Hughes sings the National Anthem at a hockey game.  When the sound system fails, patriotism saves the day.  This one with over 4 million views will give you goosebumps, and you may find your hand reach to cover your heart.  Enjoy! 

New from RAND - Psychological Problems During Childhood Create Long-Term Economic Losses

November 30, 2010

A first-of-its-kind study examining the long-term economic consequences of childhood psychological disorders finds the conditions diminish people's ability to work and earn as adults, costing $2.1 trillion over the lifetimes of all affected Americans.

The National Conference of State Legislatures - Breastfeeding Legislation

December 07, 2010

Breastfeeding is the preferred form of infant nutrition. However, according to the CDC, breastfeeding rates and durations still fall short of optimum.