Without a national paid family leave policy, many new parents across the US are only guaranteed up to 3 months of unpaid leave. This leaves their financial security & ability to form positive relationships w/ their babies at the mercy of their employers. bayareane.ws/4csDyZ8

Ohio’s lawmakers recently passed the Strong Foundations Act to combat the state’s high infant mortality rate. The bill “provides health care, early intervention and wrap-around services for infants and new moms,” according to Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau’s Jo Ingles bit.ly/4bc4ZFv

In this Radio Health Journal segment, Dr. Sarah Hrdy debunks the notion of maternal instincts. Her research shows that these instincts are also present in fathers and that primary caregivers, regardless of gender, develop these nurturing behaviors. bit.ly/3RBDrlV

Deeply disappointed. Tonight’s debate was a missed opportunity for our community and our country. Latinos were ill-served by the lack of a thoughtful discussion on the pocketbook issues we care about. Instead of solutions, we heard offensive disinformation and dangerous lies

Housing insecurity during early childhood can lead to worse health outcomes in adolescence, including higher rates of depression and anxiety. Rhitu Chatterjee emphasizes the need for early intervention and support from pediatricians to guide optimal development. n.pr/3xvZh3B

The annual ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference is just weeks away! It’s the largest, most accessible early childhood event of its kind, attracting experts from around the globe–and I’ll be there to talk about why we should #votebabies this November. bit.ly/3LtKlGB

When infants and toddlers are in adverse situations, their brains focus on fear and aggression, which leaves less energy and space for language, exploration and learning according to Rahil Briggs, PsyD in this The New York Times piece by Claire Cain Miller and Sarah Mervosh: nyti.ms/4cleYtt

m excited to join Lillio's Early Learning Back to School Summit on Wednesday to talk about SOLUTIONS to the challenges ECE leaders are facing across America. Register now (It's FREE) to join me: lillio.com/bts-summit