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The First 1000 Days: Investing in WV Children When it Counts

This documentary explores how early childhood development is undermined by low income.

Aired 02/02/2015 | Rating NR

The First 1000 Days

The First 1000 Days: Investing in WV Children When it Counts

Special | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary explores how early childhood development is undermined by low income.

A moving look at the crucial first 1,000 days of a child's early development. During that time, the closeness and quality of the parent/caregiver's relationship with the child provides the "raw ingredients" that help form a healthy brain. Low-income families face serious challenges to this bond. There are programs that help parents through this time and prep kids for pre-K.

Aired 02/02/2015 | Rating NR

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The First 1000 Days is a local public television program presented by WVPB

The First 1000 Days

The First 1000 Days: Investing in WV Children When it Counts

Special | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

A moving look at the crucial first 1,000 days of a child's early development. During that time, the closeness and quality of the parent/caregiver's relationship with the child provides the "raw ingredients" that help form a healthy brain. Low-income families face serious challenges to this bond. There are programs that help parents through this time and prep kids for pre-K.

Aired 02/02/2015 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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