Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Release: Children In Low-Income Families Exhibit Poorer Cognitive Development As Early As Age One

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Release: Children In Low-Income Families Exhibit Poorer Cognitive Development As Early As Age One

By age one, infants in low-socioeconomic families have already been exposed to greater environmental disadvantages that contribute to poorer cognitive and language development, according to a new study from PolicyLab and the Division of Neonatology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, this study shows that poverty can impact a child's development as early as age one.

http://www.biospace.com/News/childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-release/462720

Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day!

Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day!

Research has found that providing children from birth to five with consistent, language-rich experiences—such as talking, reading, and singing—can have important benefits on their brain development and future school success. However, many families lack access to the types of resources that can help them make the most of these language building experiences. This creates a gap in the quantity and quality of words that children learn, which directly impacts their opportunities to succeed in school and later in life. These tip sheets, available in English and Spanish, have been designed specifically for families, caregivers, and early educators.  They can help enrich a child’s early language experiences by providing research-based tips for talking, reading, and singing with young children every day beginning from birth. Sample topics include It’s Never Too Early to Help Your Child Learn – Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day, Tips for Using Language at Home and in the Community, and The Benefits of Being Bilingual.

https://www.ed.gov/early-learning/talk-read-sing

What does early childhood have to do with America’s workforce problem? A lot, actually

American business depends on a strong workforce, now and in the future, to compete and succeed globally. But America is facing an unprecedented workforce crisis: a large and growing shortage of skilled workers. From the banks on Wall Street to the shops on Main Street, the world of work is changing — and our strategies for developing tomorrow’s workforce must change with it.

Read more: https://www.aei.org/publication/what-does-early-childhood-have-to-do-with-americas-workforce-problem-a-lot-actually/