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InBrief: The Foundations of Lifelong Health

This brief summarizes essential scientific findings from the Center publications, “The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood”.
InBrief: The Foundations of Lifelong Health
Working Paper

Maternal Depression Can Undermine the Development of Young Children

This working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs examines why addressing the consequences of serious depression in parents and caregivers could support the future prosperity and well-being of both children and society as a whole.
Maternal Depression Can Undermine the Development of Young Children
InBrief: The Science of Early Childhood Development InBrief: The Impact of Early Adversity on Children’s Development Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development InBrief: The Science of Neglect The Science of Neglect: The Persistent Absence of Responsive Care Disrupts the Developing Brain InBrief: Applying the Science of Child Development in Child Welfare Systems  InBrief: Early Childhood Mental Health Young Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships Children’s Emotional Development is Built into the Architecture of their Brain Early Exposure to Toxic Substances Damages Brain Architecture  The Timing and Quality of Early Experiences Combine to Shape Brain Architecture Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-Term Development Connecting the Brain to the Rest of the Body: Early Childhood Development and Lifelong Health Are Deeply Intertwined InBrief: Understanding the Science of Motivation Understanding Motivation: Building the Brain Architecture That Supports Learning, Health, and Community Participation   InBrief: Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning  Building the Brain’s “Air Traffic Control” System: How Early Experiences Shape the Development of Executive Function  InBrief: The Science of Resilience
Working Paper

Supportive Relationships and Active Skill-Building Strengthen the Foundations of Resilience

This working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child explains how supportive relationships with adults help children develop resilience, or the set of skills needed to respond to adversity and thrive.
Supportive Relationships and Active Skill-Building Strengthen the Foundations of Resilience
How Children and Adults Can Build Core Capabilities for Life InBrief: Connecting the Brain to the Rest of the Body FrameWorks: Framing the Overload Metaphor 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return What We Can Do About Toxic Stress What Is Inflammation? And Why Does It Matter for Child Development? How Racism Can Affect Child Development Epigenetics and Child Development: How Children’s Experiences Affect their Genes ACEs and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked Questions What is Executive Function? And How Does it Relate to Child Development?