The new science of babies and brains – and how it could revolutionize the fight against poverty.   by Jonathan CohnNew Republic

Can a stressful childhood make you a sick adult?  by Paul ToughThe New Yorker

Family Instability Hits Boys Harder than Girls and Has Double Poverty’s Influence on Childhood Aggression Schools should focus on sensitive treatment for the dominant legacies of family instability – disruptive behaviour and anxiety. by Sara McLanahanChild and Family Blog

This three-part video series depicts how advances in neuroscience, molecular biology, and genomics now give us a much better understanding of how early experiences are built into our bodies and brains, for better or for worse. by Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University

The Early Brain and Child Development (EBCD) initiative aims to change how pediatricians and their communities view the early childhood development period, and how they care for and invest in young children.  American Academy of Pediatrics

For a growing child, deprivation and stress can become a kind of neurotoxin.  by Madeline OstranderThe New Yorker

This report represents a new UHF effort – exploring multiple approaches to improve child health. by Suzanne BrundageUnited Hospital Fund

Center on the Developing ChildHarvard University

This video from the InBrief series addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research. Center on the Developing ChildHarvard University

In this New York Times article, the author talks about the importance of early childhood education. Here at Power of Two we know that this time is critical and help families encourage healthy growth in their children. A wave of recent research in neuroscience explains why early childhood is so critical: That’s when the brain…