Child care is in crisis. New funding aims to bolster workforce, economy

The child care field has a critical worker shortage, and, thanks to a grant, there will soon be training available in Spanish ...
The Punch on MSN

How foods fortified with DHA boost children’s brain development

As children grow and develop, they need good nutrition for their brain development.Diet rich in essential nutrients provides them with energy and building blocks for a healthy brain and cognitive ...
The Week

Are cartoons hurting your child? Find out how excessive screen time impacts children's brains, behaviour, and long-term health

Far from being a harmless pastime, excessive screen use was linked to delayed language development, reduced cognitive skills, poor social behaviour, sleep disturbances, higher obesity risk, and diffic ...
Collegiate Times

Virginia Tech releases data on long-term study surrounding early childhood brain development

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute recently released their initial data set from ...

Texas Workforce Commission gives child care help to employers who need solutions

Reliable child care helps parents focus on their jobs and “keep our Texas economy strong,” a Texas Workforce Commission official said.

The impact of malnutrition on South African children's development

Nearly one in four South African children suffers from stunting due to poor nutrition, hindering the nation's growth. This ...
Lawrence Journal-World

KDHE confirms multiple allegations of abuse at Hilltop Child Development Center; teacher would ‘humiliate’ students by spraying them with water

An aerial photo shows Hilltop's main campus along Ousdahl Road in Lawrence. Story updated at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 30: Staffing is in flux at Lawrence’s Hilltop Child Development Center in the ...