

"Building the Baby Brain: The Importance of the Child's First 2,000 Days"
Thoroughly enjoyed Patricia Kuhl's lecture last night at Atlanta Speech School. If you're expecting, the parent of a 0-7 year old, or an early childhood educator check out her TED Talk.
The First 6 Weeks: Reflections on Motherhood from a Play Therapist
Throughout my pregnancy I posted quotes from my favorite books on my prenatal reading list. If I had to summarize the most salient and reassuring points I gathered they would be that American parents worry too much and that all babies are forward moving and will develop at their own pace. Parents put a lot of pressure on themselves and also compare themselves to others to the detriment of their natural instincts. As I’ve transitioned in the world of parenting from professiona


April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Commit to protecting our children’s only childhood by taking action. Visit www.D2L.org/JoinUs to join the movement to end child sexual abuse. Here you can sign up for the Darkness to Light mailing list so you can stay informed and stay involved in protecting children.