Early Relational Health: Building Foundations For Child, Family, And Community Well-Being

National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education Board On Children, Youth, And Families Committee On The Early Relational Health Determinants Of Future Health And Well-Being

ISBN 10: 0309995949 / ISBN 13: 9780309995948

Published by National Academies Press, 2025

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238 pages. 5.99x0.72x8.99 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Early Relational Health: Building Foundations For Child, Family, And Community Well-Being
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309995949
• ISBN 13: 9780309995948
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.3 kilograms

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Synopsis

Early relationships are foundational for lifelong health, learning, and well-being. Mutual, meaningful, and affirming moments of connection in the youngest relationships support brain development, resilience, and social-emotional growth. These experiences, known as early relational health (ERH), can also buffer the impacts of adversity and help create pathways toward thriving children, families, and communities.

Early Relational Health: Building Foundations for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being provides evidence-based opportunities for advancing ERH. Developed by a committee of experts, this report highlights opportunities for practice, policy, and research to strengthen supportive relationships. It emphasizes asset-based approaches, family and community leadership, workforce supports, and cross-sector collaboration to promote ERH across health care, education, and social systems.