Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey-#4
January 28, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Reason #4
Learn about other environmental hazards that can make your home unhealthy.
Have you signed up for the conference yet? Low cost for high amount of information!
Ten Top Reasons to Attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey-#5
January 27, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues
Reason # 5
Learn the New Jersey rules about testing children and day care facilities for lead.
Want to Learn More About Innovative Research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?
January 26, 2010 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Womens' Issues
The latest newsletter from the SAMHSA Center for Excellence in FASD includes summaries of recently published research into these disorders. You can read these and other important news regarding the impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol at 01 – 2010 Center Monthly Update
Can Teen Binge Drinking Cause Brain Damage?
January 25, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues
This study states that teen drinking can cause brain damage. Read this article about teen binge drinking and share your thoughts.
Preschool Curriculum: What’s In It for Children & Teachers?
January 25, 2010 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues
Early childhood is a critical time for cognitive development. This is a period when children eagerly engage in learning language, arithmetic and want to explore their environments. A new report from Albert Shankar Institute describes why preschool curriculum are advantageous for children and teachers. Click Early Childhood 12-11-08 to read the report.
Infants and Children in the Courts Conference in New Jersey
January 22, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Childhood Issues, Upcoming Events
Do you want to learn about what happens to infants and children in the New Jersey court system? An authoritative group of professionals will address best practices for intervening with families through collaborative efforts between the mental health and the legal systems.
This conference is especially helpful for Nurses, Social Workers, Case Management Specialists, Psychologists, Law Guardians, Attorneys, and Judges who work to keep vulnerable children safe.
Get a copy of the conference brochure and share with others who may need to attend.
Perinatal Substance Use in New Jersey
January 21, 2010 by ellen
Filed under Did You Know?, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Prenatal Issues, Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for February 17, 2010. An exciting and informative conference, Perinatal Substance Use in New Jersey, Use of the 4P’s Plus Screening Tool, will take place at the Trenton Marriot in Trenton, NJ.
