The Need

All Children Deserve A Good Start

Early parental support is essential to giving children a strong foundation for life. Research shows that by the age of three, the brain is almost fully formed and the emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social foundation for the rest of a person’s life has been laid.

But in America today, new parents and families are increasingly pressed for time, money and resources. Their anxiety and worry make it hard for them to adequately meet their children’s changing emotional needs. Parents’ stress can be felt by children, and that stress can negatively impact the wiring of a child’s developing brain. We’ve got to do something differently if all our children are to thrive.