The centrality of the first 1000 days—from conception to 2 years of age—for early childhood development is recognised in global research, policy, and practice as a crucial period for physical growth ...

Five-year-old Darnell was brutally killed while others responsible for his care either looked away or looked and did nothing,” the document states.

No family ever plans for their child to be in the NICU, but when it happens, parents spend a lot of time at the hospital. The Peterson Family from Aurelia, Iowa was happy to have the option to stay at ...