Prevention Information and Tips for Early Childhood Workers
1) The Center for the Developing Child
This is Harvard University's website for its new initiative (2004) to "close the gap between what we know and what we do" to support positive life outcomes for children. Excellent source of multi-disciplinary studies relating to the interplay between genetics and environment in connection with the child's brain development.
2) Early Childhood Digests
Harvard's Graduate School of Education presents "Usable Knowledge" in the form of one-page Digests that present strategies for families and schools to work together for better child outcomes.
3) From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000)
Access content from this ground-breaking book via this National Academies Press Website:
4) Early Childhood Behavior Predictive of Adolescent Substance Use
Join together presents this research summary that indicates that children with better impulse control at ages 3 to 5 are less likely have started drinking at ages 12 to 14.
5) Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol
This website provides a pdf file of this booklet to guide parents and caregivers discussing alcohol issues with children ages 10-14.
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