In: Psychology
Title- Behavioural and socioemotional Outcomes through age 5 of the legacy for children. Public health approach to improving developmental outcomes among children born into Poverty.
Published date- May 09, 2013
Source- American Public Health Association
Summery- Researcher found that fewer children displayed behavioural and socioemotional problems when their low-income mothers participated in a public health program promoting positive parenting. This study describes that how mother’s participation in the legacy for children intervention improves the health and well-being of children born into poverty.
The early years of child’s life are very for his or her health and development. Healthy development means that children are able to grow up their social, emotional and educational need are met. Investing in our children is investing in our future, because early childhood investment can reduce social costs later. This include tangible costs such as special education, foster care, welfare, medical care law enforcement, social security, and social services.
References- Kaminskin JW, Perou R, Visser SN, Behavioural and socioemotional outcomes through age 5 of the legacy of children.
Center on the developing child at Harvard University, National forum on early childhood program evaluation.
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