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Publication Date: April 24, 2024
This publication by the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (an Office of the Administration for Children & Families) explores how principles of human connection and co-regulation can enhance support for fathers in human services. It examines opportunities to apply these concepts across six key relationships in fathers’ lives, aiming to strengthen their roles and well-being.
Publication Date: September 2023
“Early Relational Health: A Review of Research, Principles, and Perspectives,” by early childhood researchers Dr. Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, connects the science behind ERH with principles for action for parents, caregivers, practitioners, and policymakers. Based on extensive interviews with researchers, practitioners, and parent leaders, the authors envision the interconnected relational needs, capacities, and support systems among babies, toddlers, parents, caregivers, and the broader community, including the healthcare, early care, and education communities, neighbors, and extended family.
Published 2024
Read this Spotlight and Feature from The Burke Foundation on the recent publication from our Lab Director, Dr. Junlei Li and Research Manager Thelma Ramirez, M.Ed.
“Early Relational Health is universally important. All children need positive, healthy experiences to thrive. The capacity of families and communities to support and maintain safe, stable, nurturing relationships are biological necessities. Kids must feel safe and connected not only to buffer adversity but also to build the skills needed to be resilient.”
– Dr. Andrew Garner, primary care pediatrician, clinical professor, Case Western Reserve University