From Neuroscience News: ‘20% Increased ASD Risk for Kids with Autistic Siblings’ "The study...concluded that the rate of autism recurrence is seven times higher in families with an autistic child compared to the general population." Read More: bit.ly/4cnGd5R

From NPR: ‘U.S. Lawmakers Urge Banning Weighted Infant Sleepwear Over Safety Concerns’ "Many consumers believe that if a product is sold it must be safe...This legislation is a crucial step in safeguarding our youngest and most precious citizens." 🌐: bit.ly/3M5xZ7Q

Meet Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap Advisory Board member Dr. Herman Knopf, a Senior Research Scientist at Anita Zucker Center! Check out his thoughts on the exciting impact of the Roadmap! 🌐: bit.ly/floridas-early… #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

Today is the last day to apply for our Outreach & Communications Internship! ✔️ 9/9 - 12/6 ✔️ Miami headquarters or remote #Florida based ✔️ Opportunity to assist with special projects relating to advocacy, communications, & early childhood policy 🌐: bit.ly/4fWxCdx

Now in our 5th year, we’ve been bridging the worlds of politics, business & early childhood through our annual Built to Thrive Summit! Join us on 9/10 for this year’s special event, featuring Keynote Speaker, Joseph Fuller, Professor at Harvard Business School. 🌐: bit.ly/builttothrive2…

From Psychology Today: ‘Glimmers of Joy in Parenting’ "Examples of glimmers in parenting can include feeling your child snuggle up to you as you read them a book at night...or getting a drawing your child made for you at school." Read More: bit.ly/3YGcL7S

From News Medical: ‘Higher BPA Levels in Pregnant Mothers Linked to Autism in Sons’ "BPA can disrupt hormone controlled male fetal brain development in several ways...This appears to be part of the autism puzzle." Read More: bit.ly/3yGtRIb

From The Hechinger Report: ‘A Little Aren't Math Talk with Kids Might Really Add Up, a New Body of Education Research Suggests’ "Encouraging parents to talk about numbers could be a cheap and easy way to improve the nation’s dismal math performance." 🌐: bit.ly/4fJIxXz

From Early Learning Nation: ‘Stress Hormones In Preschoolers Improve With Emotional Knowledge...’ "Emotional intelligence...It’s a prerequisite for emotional regulation: the foundation for effective communication...and the ability to manage stress." 🌐: bit.ly/4cnt7FI

Meet Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap Advisory Board member, Dr. Sharon Miller, Director of Administration at King’s Kids Christian Academy of Tampa Inc. Hear what motivated her to become involved in developing our roadmap! 🌐: bit.ly/floridas-early… #Tampa #EarlyLearning

Recently, we proudly supported the 13th Annual Breastfeeding Family Day hosted by Miami-Dade WIC & co-hosted by Breastfeed Miami. Many organizations gathered to celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month and provide information and resources to families with young children.

Happy #LaborDay! 🇺🇲 Today we recognize and celebrate all the hard work and contributions of workers who have shaped the fabric of our nation's progress and achievements. #TheChildrensMovement #LaborDay

Meet Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap Advisory Board member Sasha Pack, an Early Childhood Educator in Palm Coast, #Florida, specializing in Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Programs. Check out what she’s most passionate about in this vid! 🌐: bit.ly/floridas-early…

Congratulations to The Children's Movement of Florida's own Madeleine Thakur (Madeleine K. Thakur) on being one of 22 leaders from across the country selected as a 2024 The The Aspen Institute #AscendFellow! Learn more here: youtu.be/Y-oKpZ4YR-8

A big thank you to @flblue for sponsoring this year’s Built to Thrive Summit, our annual virtual summit for children! We’re grateful for all the work they do across Florida, supporting families and children. 🥳 🌐: bit.ly/builttothrive2… #Florida #FloridaEducation

Thank you Marco Polo Learning for supporting the work we do and this year’s Built to Thrive Summit, taking place next Tuesday, Sept 10th, at 10am via zoom! See you there? Register here: bit.ly/builttothrive2… #TheChildrensMovement #Florida #FloridaEducation #EarlyChildhood

Learn about “Nurturing Young Leaders” with an innovative approach to early learning that showcases how providing a high-quality environment opens the doors to success! Join us on Tues., 9/10, via zoom, 10am - noon. 🌐: bit.ly/builttothrive2…

As a parent of 3 young children, Speaker Designate of the Florida House of Representatives, Daniel Perez, shares his thoughts and insights on early childhood, early education, & legislation. Join him & our amazing speakers, Tues., 9/10, via zoom. 🌐: bit.ly/builttothrive2…