HELP ME GROW NATIONAL CENTER SECURES GENEROUS INVESTMENT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Help Me Grow National Center, a program of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health, will further its support of vulnerable children...
Sarah Zucker, Author at Help Me Grow National Center | Page 3 of 4
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I now realize that I have long subscribed to the notion of “a good-enough childhood,” both in my personal life and my work as a developmental-behavioral pediatrician. My underlying belief is that most children who experience a nurturing, warm, motivating...
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I regularly find myself looking to balance what could be if I dreamed big and bold enough, and what is. I’ve come to recognize there are many external circumstances at any given time influencing whether or not I am actively...
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I’ve used and seen the phrase “silver bullet” enough to know the general meaning of the term: a simple, effective solution to a complex problem. Come to find out, there’s some folklore that goes along with it, as a silver...
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Whenever I witness the birth of a new baby among family or friends, a small part of my mind jumps to all the research we know about the importance of the early years in shaping subsequent outcomes, including, of course,...
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Since I was a little girl, I have cherished the traditions associated with holiday celebrations, especially the time spent together with family and friends around the table, sharing a meal and enjoying each other’s warm company in gratitude. In my...
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By Paul Dworkin, MD There is so much known about the importance of children learning to read proficiently by the 3rd grade. Children who do not meet this milestone are more likely to miss other key developmental milestones, they are...
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I am privileged to serve on the Leadership Council of the North Hartford Triple Aim Collaborative, an important, place-based initiative to promote the health and well-being of all residents of Hartford’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. In preparation for an upcoming meeting,...
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This year’s Help Me Grow National Forum was the largest to date for our Help Me Grow National Center (National Center), which is based at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. More than 400 child health advocates gathered in Seattle from 29 states...
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By Kimberly Martini-Carvell The organizing, investing and curating of information, attendees and partners for the Help Me Grow National Forum is actualized by many. The Forum planning committee contributes significant energy and resources in informing and designing the content, while Help...