The Foundations of Lifelong Health are Built in Early Childhood

Center on the Developing Child  Harvard University

This topic, available in both PDF and video formats,  explores the impact of healthy development in the earliest weeks and years of life.  Postive early experiences can shape and strengthen developing biological systems which in turn can lead to a healthier and more productive life in adulthood. 

To access the full article, click here.

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/library/reports_and_working_papers/foundations-of-lifelong-health/

To watch the video, click here.

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/library/multimedia/inbrief_series/inbrief__the_foundations_of_lifelong_health/