The first three years & beyond

By Edward Zigler

Subjects: Brain, Social policy, Infant, Research, Child welfare, Child Psychology, Preschool Child, Infants, Development, Public Policy, Evaluation, Family policy, Child Welfare, Growth & development, Child Development, Child development, Protected DAISY, Social aspects

Description: Drawing on research from the social sciences and studies on the brain to answer questions and exploring what they mean for social policy and child and family development, this book offers recommendations for child care and development based on current brain research and its implications. Topics include the benefits of family leave, child care, home visitation programs, child abuse, and nutrition.