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Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, 2007
This report combines neuroscience, child development research, and program evaluation data to better inform policymakers' decisions about investing in and supporting existing early childhood programs. Core child development concepts highlight the importance of early experiences on the development of brain architecture and, in turn, future…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Development, Neurological Organization, Brain
Children's Action Alliance, Phoenix, AZ. – 1989
This publication explains to Arizona employers the effect of child care difficulties on the work force and profitablity and describes ways to help employees meet their child care needs. Discussion concerns the benefits of employee child care assistance programs, program options available to employees, and the steps required to implement the…
Descriptors: Day Care, Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education, Employed Women
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Gratz, Rene R.; Boulton, Pamla Jo – Young Children, 1995
Reviews health concerns and considerations for pregnant child care staff and discusses elements to include when developing or revising parental leave policies and procedures. Summarizes the elements of an exemplary comprehensive leave policy and supports the positions presented with the related federal legislation. (AA)
Descriptors: Career Development, Child Caregivers, Employed Women, Employer Employee Relationship
Mann, Mary Beth; Thornburg, Kathy R. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
The concepts, causes, and issues surrounding maternal guilt have significant implications for early childhood professionals. Child care providers can assist parents in choosing appropriate child care; promote positive communication and rapport with parents; reassure parents that maternal anxiety is normal; promote understanding of the concept of…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregiver Role, Child Caregivers, Day Care
Home, Alice; And Others – 1995
This guide, which presents the findings of a 1994 survey of nearly 500 Canadian women who fulfill family and work responsibilities while studying in social work, nursing, and adult education programs, is designed to help employers, educators, advisors, and administrators deal with the increased numbers of female students attempting to balance…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Education Work Relationship, Employed Women
Martin, Melissa – 1998
Written for women by a career counselor, this resource guide provides proven job-search tips and teaches women about their personal job power. Its 80 job bites are divided into 10 chapters: "Choosing a Career & Evaluating a Job"; "Learn To Be an Assertive Woman at the Workplace"; "Portfolios, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Thank You Notes"; "Knowing…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Discrimination, Assertiveness, Career Choice