Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Family Day Care Rating Scale is widely used to assess program quality. A total of 223 home-based programs in Missouri were...

This brief contains recommendations focused on early childhood education practices that can strengthen pediatric dental care. It included recommendations for educating both parents and children in dental practices....

Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised is widely used to assess preschool classrooms. A total of 191 preschool...

To prepare children for success in school, policies must provide support for all the contexts that influence child development starting from birth, and must seek to optimize children's functioning across all domains of development. This paper...

Payday lending is commonly considered to be predatory lending. Practices typically involve high interest rates, excessive fees, deceptive and aggressive marketing, and a general lack of concern for a borrower's ability to repay. Missouri has a high...

Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised is widely used to assess infant a toddler classrooms. A total of 102 infant...

Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. In one study, researchers in the Midwest Child Care Research Consortium conducted a study to assess program quality...

The United States is one of only three industrialized nations that still permit the use of corporal punishment in its public schools. Schools are the only American institution where this practice is allowed. It has been banned in our correctional...

Youth violence is currently viewed as one of the most serious public health problems in the United States. What is of even more concern among parents and educators is a more common and pervasive form of violence- bullying. ...

This brief will discuss several important aspects of early childhood centers. The findings presented are those that show statistically significant differences between licensed and license-exempt centers. Each program was observed for two- to three...

Findings from a study of 2,022 indicate subsidized programs tend to be less likely to offer teacher benefits in the area of health insurance, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits. However, they are more likely to offer ...

Oral health extends beyond a pretty smile. Oral health is essential to maintaining overall health and quality of life. Access to regular dental care is recommended for all children to ensure healthy growth. Improving ...

as dependents (US Department of Homeland Security, 2021), yet there is limited research on the lived experiences of international students and their families. US immigration policies impact the experiences of international students living with their families...

This brief builds upon information presented to and gathered by the Missouri Children's Services Commission to assess the impact of parental incarceration on both their children and society as a whole. The first section ...

and demonstrate the relevance of family science. Therefore, we offer practical suggestions like collaborating with individuals who serve in complementary roles, hosting a research press conference to disseminate key findings, and writing for local outlets like...

Nationwide, pressures from outside influences such as politicians and educational policy makers are placing schools in precarious situations to make drastic changes in attendance policies to meet state accountability standards. The researcher used...

of state policy in this area, showing that state ADU preemptions have increased in strength and prevalence. The second chapter focuses on how local governments in California responded to a state preemption on maximum ADU size. Local governments do respond...

Let low-risk moms eat during labor? Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too. Practice changer: Allowing low-risk patients planning for a vaginal delivery...

for further research regarding discipline policies and practices in an all-male academic setting in 2023.. This study employed qualitative data collection by conducting surveys of teachers, an interview of an administrator in charge of discipline, and a focus...

Q: Which interventions can increase breastfeeding duration? Evidence-based answer: Breastfeeding support, beyond standard care, from lay people or professionals increases both short- and long-term breastfeeding duration (strength of recommendation...