Resources for Professionals
Welcome to our resource hub designed for professionals seeking to understand the profound impact of support during the first 1001 days of a child's life. This crucial period, from conception to age two, lays the foundation for lifelong health, development, and well-being. Here, you'll find an array of resources, research articles, toolkits, and practical guidance aimed at empowering professionals across various disciplines to provide effective support during this critical window.
One in three diagnosed mental health conditions in adults are linked to experiencing ACEs in childhood.
Parents and carers may sometimes need support to protect children and families from developing ACEs. Learning about the importance of the parent infant relationship can make a big difference, please click below:
Research Documents
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Abstract: We explored the effects of body massage in preterm infants and found that massage accelerates the maturation of electroencephalographic activity and of visual function, in particular visual acuity. In massaged infants, we found higher levels of blood IGF-
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Abstract: Regression showed early bonding rather than early depression was the major predictor of bonding at 1 year. Women who are depressed postnatally can fail to bond well with their baby and this can persist for a year. Early identification and intervention for poor bonding is indicated.
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The Center on the Developing Child’s R&D (research and development) platform, Frontiers of Innovation (FOI), supports scientific research that can inform the testing, implementation, and refinement of strategies designed to achieve significantly better life outcomes for children facing adversity.