Brain Development Archives - Page 4 of 4 - National Wraparound Initiative (NWI)
It’s never too early to intervene for at-risk children
August 12, 2015 | NWI
New evidence suggests that early intervention for at-risk children of mothers with bipolar disorder may be helpful.
Reading teaches children empathy
August 3, 2015 | NWI
The benefits of child literacy are many, and here’s more evidence. This article describes the power of stories to help children understand their own feelings and the feelings of others through empathy.
Improving practices by understanding the effects of childhood stress
May 12, 2015 |
Numerous studies have concluded that childhood trauma is an all-too-common experience. Moreover, traumatic stress can have lasting impacts on health outcomes. This article, from the Juvenile Justice Exchange, seeks to translate knowledge about trauma into practices that improve results.