Psychologists and other early childhood experts over the past several years have begun to look closely at depression in young children, including characteristics, signs and symptoms, and long-term impact on healthy development.  The impact of parental, particularly maternal, depression and other influences are also discussed.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/magazine/29preschool-t.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1

Talaris Institute is pleased to announce that Harlem Children’s Zone will be distributing over 1,000 Parenting Counts materials through two Harlem Children’s Zone programs:  Baby College parenting classes and Harlem Gems pre-K program.  The donation was made possible by the generosity of the Apex Foundation, the family foundation for Bruce and Jolene McCaw.  Talaris and Harlem Children’s Zone are committed to helping build a strong foundation of social, emotional and cognitive skills during the early years of life.

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