Early childhood

A smiling schoolgirl holds a tray of healthy food.

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Promoting healthy and safe food for children

University of Minnesota Extension helps fruit and vegetable producers prevent illness through training in good agricultural practices.

At a table, Norman Kennedy, glasses, high forehead, watches Dr. Ann Van Heest demonstrate use of a writing instrument.

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Resilient patient, resourceful surgeon

A very young boy gets the gift of a lifetime from a U of M hand surgeon.

Warda Hussein in cap and gown

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Path to nursing paved by firsthand experiences

Warda Hussein is committed to health equity so that patients feel heard and understood.

A girl wearing sunglasses reclines in a dental chair and holds a mirror as she has her teeth cleaned.

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Talking children’s dental health with U of M

Dr. Teresa Fong shares advice on maintaining children's dental health.

Gradeschool agred children running a race outside.

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Talking childhood ADHD with U of M

Professor Damien Fair, who leads the Masonic Institute of the Developing brain, shares considerations about what Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is, how it affects the brain and how we support those we know with ADHD.

Parent holds hand of little boy with a backpack

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Talking kindergarten anxiety with U of M

Lecturer Annie Hansen-Burke discusses tips for preparing kids and parents for kindergarten

Portrait of Professor Jodi Dworkin, photo of a child looking down at a cell phone

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Talking screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin discusses advice for parents to help manage children’s screen time.

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Talking autism with U of M

About one in 34 or 3% of 8-year-old children in Minnesota have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. Jennifer Hall-Lande, Ph.D., psychologist and research associate at the Institute on Community Integration and the Masonic Institute of the Developing Brain (MIDB), shares her expertise on how to support a child with autism.

Young children play in a daycare setting

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Center-based child care is not linked to behavioral problems

A study from the College of Education and Human Development alleviates concerns for parents who's children are in child care.

Early childhood Story Archive

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Saida Abdi

Assistant Professor, Social of Social Work

Ann S. Masten - Regents Professor

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Kyla L. Wahlstrom - Senior Research Fellow

Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

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