By addressing the needs of the whole child—physical, social, and emotional—adults can give children in their lives the building blocks for lifelong health and success.
Kristin Schubert, Program Director
Building Blocks for a Healthy Future Infographic
Data and Evidence
Apr-08-2016 |
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Supporting kids and their families in the early years is critical—our future as a nation depends on it.
GRAPHIC DATA SOURCES
- Jones, Damon E., Greenberg, Mark, and Crowley, Max. Early Social-Emotional Functioning and Public Health: The Relationship Between Kindergarten Social Competence and Future Wellness. American Journal of Public Health, November 2015, Volume 105, Number 11, pp. 2283–2290.
- Schubert Kristin B., and Marks James S. The Cost of Poverty and the Value of Hope. Academic Pediatrics, Volume 16, Issue 3, pp. S21–S22.
Research
How Children's Social Competence Impacts Their Well-Being in Adulthood
A 20-year retrospective study suggests that kindergarten students who are more inclined to exhibit “social competence” trait may be more likely to attain higher education and well-paying jobs.
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Blog Post
Parents Need Flexible and Affordable Child Care
RWJF's Kristin Schubert discusses a poll illustrating the challenges that parents face in accessing quality, affordable child care, and the opportunities for improvement.
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