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April 3 - The Raising of America Signature Hour
The U.S. is a can-do nation. So why is child wellbeing in the U.S. so much worse than in other rich countries? - April 10 - Once Upon a Time: When Childcare for All Wasn't Just a Fairy Tale
Childcare in America is a patchwork-uneven in quality, unaffordable to most and failing many of our youngest children. - April 17 - Are We Crazy About Our Kids?
Science shows that a child's experiences during the early years are vital to building the foundation for future success in school and in life. - April 24 - Wounded Places: Confronting Childhood PTSD in America's Shell-Shocked Cities
community advocates, parents and public health experts spotlight how children raised in isolated and neglected communities can be exposed to multiple traumatic stressors. - May 1 - DNA Is Not Destiny: How the Outside Gets Under the Skin
Discoveries in the exciting new field of epigenetics suggest that fetal and early child environments literally become part of us - February 25 - Locally What's Next
What can we do about this issue in our own area? - May 8 - WNIT Local Perspective
A follow-up discussion on what we can do locally - Perry preschool study - PDF Summary
- About Brain Rules for Baby
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Viewing Parties
We invite you to watch this very special community event at home or at one of the following viewing party locations
- WNIT Studio (as part of the studio audience)
- El Campito hosting at Holy Family Church (56405 Mayflower Rd., South Bend, - DVD)
- University of Notre Dame
- Ivy Tech - South Bend Cyber Café
- Granger Community Church
- Elkhart Career Center Auditorium
- Goshen College
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A beautiful mind is a terrible thing to waste, but by neglecting the basic needs of our smallest and most vulnerable citizens, America does it every day. This powerful documentary should focus our energies on building the vital resources needed for early childhood health and development.
- Barbara Ehrenreich | Author, Nickel and DimedContact Us
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