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The role of families in human flourishing: My long-read Q&A with James Heckman On childcare: "And good public policy would join them and would nourish both the family and these programs, forming a bond... read more	How Hike it Baby Helps Families Get Back to Nature "Hike it Baby was founded by ... read more
Is the Western way of raising kids weird? "Babies' biology has not changed dramatically over hundreds or thousands of years," says Ball.	Mothers and Children in the US Need Economic Security "For many parents, accessible care provided by policies like universal child care is the answer. But universal childcare isn’t a universal solution, especially for families that value having a parent at home.
Principles Of Indigenous Child-Raising: Our Ancestors Were Smart And Good "What specifically does supportive child raising look like in traditional Indigenous communities?	Teens in Quarantine: Mental Health, Screen Time, and Family Connection 2020 "American teens had surprisingly good outcomes during the pandemic, with decreases in depression and loneliness and only small increases in unhappiness and dissatisfaction with life.
How my Baby Learned to Self Soothe She said, “Well, I can actually calm myself down pretty easily. I can talk myself through the thing that is worrying me and plan how I will deal with it and then I don’t feel so stressed.”	Dissociation in Infants and Young Children: A Summary of the Research on its Causes and Results "Throughout the United States, family courts are not provided accurate, relevant information about the neurological, psychological and social developmental needs of children from birth to seven years of age.
Children Who Get Hugs Tend to Become Happier Adults "As it turns out, hugs, cuddles, and comforting words, can help mitigate the effects of toxic stress for kids of all ages."	World Children's Day - COVID-19 resources from UNICEF and Sesame Street UNICEF has launched a COVID-19 guide for parents.

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