Time Well Spent

There are many lessons I have learned in this course!  

One of the most important lessons is collaborating with my colleagues. Researching about others capstone projects helped me gain a deeper understanding of their passions as well as my professional passions.

 Another lesson I valued is narrowing my topic into a specific and measurable challenge and goals.

One other goal is recognizing my professional role as an advocate. I always thought of advocacy as big and abstract but I realize that I am an advocate for children and families.

I have also realized that I am one step closer to achieving my goals! J

One long term goals is creating a Community of Practice and initiate my public relations campaign to raise awareness of the importance of school readiness for low income children.

Thank you Dr. Teri for empowering me to analyze my passion and realize dreams can become realities. Thank you for inspiring me to improve my writing, all of your encouragement and support.
Thank you colleagues for your constructive feedback and encouragement!

If you would like to keep in contact my email address is katarawalker@gmail.com J
 

As a new school year begins, I wanted to share this powerful video with you it is keynote speech by a10 year old intellect, Dalton Sherman.  I hope you enjoy!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZm0BfXYvFg

All the best, Katara          

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

http://www.acei.org/

ACEI is a charitable organization committed to advocate for access to education, equity in educational settings, quality educational subject matter, and the child's right to education. The organization appealed to me because of their campaign “Love Me, Teach Me” which promotes the needs and rights for children across the world.  They believe in four cornerstones: See Me, Hear Me, Love Me, and Teach Me. ACEI believe focusing on these foundations will improve the well-being of every child.

Job of Interest: Communication Manager

General Duties:

•Plan and manage external communication and public relations efforts, including but not limited to publicity for events, program launches, breaking news, etc.

•Monitor and communicate via online communication vehicles, including but not limited to the website; emails; and online social media, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.

•Support the development of ACEI publications.

Qualifications:

•3-5 years of communications, public relations or related experience. The ideal candidate will have communications experience at an association or nonprofit.

•Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.

•Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with graphic design tools, such as InDesign (Mac).

•Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills.

•Website content management skills, such as familiarity with html and a content management system.

World Organization for Early Childhood Education

http://www.omep-usnc.org/

The program works locally, nationally and internationally to promote the health, development, rights and education of the world’s children and families. The program appealed to me because of they encourage scientific research to improve children’s lives and promote human understanding. The organization believes it is important to advocate and educate education professionals and others about important issues relating to children, families, and early education.

 

International Step by Step Association

http://www.issa.nl/index.html

International Step by Step Association connects professionals and organizations working in the field of early childhood development and education. I like this association because it promotes equal access to quality early childhood education for all children around the world. The association offers information about training services for early childhood professionals, and host events that support the healthy development of children. Also provide online training and may of the courses are free. The website has a bookstore with children books from various cultures. This organization has a wealth of useful resources!

 

 

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

National Education Association (NEA)

http://www.nea.org

The National Education Association (NEA) appealed to me because of their beliefs in advocating for quality public education for all children regardless of their income and the neighborhood they live. I selected this association because it believes professional development is critical in promoting children’s success. Their goal is to unite early childhood professionals and their expertise to work together for a common goal. National Education Association (NEA) is a great organization which advocates for quality public education for all children.

Job Opportunity: Lobbyist

Job Description:

The functions of this position include developing and maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The advocate coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and regulations.

Skills and experiences necessary to fulfill the role:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained.  Relevant advanced degree preferred.

·         Five years professional lobbying experience

·         Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills- ability to establish and maintain effective bipartisan working relationships,

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams.

 

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

http://www.naccrra.org

The NACCRRA is the national network of more than 850 child care resource and referral centers located in every state and most communities across the nation. The centers help families, child care providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality child care. Their mission is “to promote national policies and partnerships to advance the development and learning of all children and to provide vision, leadership and support to community Child Care Resource and Referral”. 

Job Opportunity: Project Manager

Job Description:

The project management oversees, special needs and exceptional family member respite care growth, and child care trends related to the special needs and military community. Provide support, training to program staff; coordinate and conduct regular staff meetings on program issues; conduct annual evaluations; ensure adherence with personnel policies. Maintain collaborative and professional relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations. Ensure a supportive environment that promotes employees professional growth.

Qualifications, skills and experiences necessary to fulfill the role:

·         Maintain collaborative and professional relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.

·         Ensure a supportive environment within and across departments that promotes employee professional growth and organizational loyalty.

·         Maintain collaborative and professional relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.

·         Ensure a supportive environment within and across departments that promotes employee professional growth and organizational loyalty.

·         Maintain collaborative and professional relationships and partnerships with other agencies and organizations.

·         Ensure a supportive environment within and across departments that promotes employee professional growth and organizational loyalty.

National Head Start Association (NHSA)

  http://www.nhsa.org/

The NHSA appealed to me because it is a not for profit association that believe all children can learn regardless of their family circumstances. Their vision is all children should reach their full potential, every child can succeed, we can impact the success of at-risk children, and quality early education fundamentally transforms children and families.  

Job Opportunity: Alumni Advocacy Associate

Job Description:

Alumni Advocacy Associate is responsible for developing and implementing NHSA’s plan to organize and engage Head Start alumni and their families in coordination with the association’s advocacy efforts. This position is responsible for planning and implementation of an advocacy campaign, including coordination, communications, relationship building and more.

Qualifications, skills and experiences necessary to fulfill the role:

·         Identify Head Start graduates and their families and develop relationships with alumni in key states.

·         Coordinate an Advisory Council and gather input.

·          Maintain a database of alumni and a website containing their stories.

·          Plan and execute alumni events (receptions, speaking engagements) at major NHSA conferences.

·         Familiarity with Head Start and the diverse communities Head Start programs serve.

·         Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of work experience, preferably in communications and/or advocacy.

·          Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to be comfortable and assertive working with large and small groups.

·         A high level of energy, ability to multi-task, and sense of humor.

·          Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

·          Familiarity with social media (facebook, twitter, tumblr) and basic computer literacy.

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Educators for Excellence (E4E)

http://www.educators4excellence.org

Educators for Excellence appealed to me because it is an organization created for teachers by teachers. Their mission is to ensure the voices of teachers are included in decisions that affect the profession and the students. They connect education professionals and policy makers to create a network communicating positive change in the education system.

Job Opportunity:                           

Outreach Director:

The responsibilities of an outreach director is to recruit other teachers to help advocate for the teaching profession and children. Build relationships with other professionals and partners to create a campaign for their voices to be heard. Organize weekly events to engage in various outreach and events. The aspiration is to engage in meaningful discussions, share viewpoints and recommend solutions to current problems in the field.

Skills and experiences necessary to fulfill the role:

·         Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience in education or community campaigning

·         Excellent intrapersonal skills

·         Experience working with diverse population

·         Willingness to travel around NYC

New York State Early Childhood Advisory Council (NYS ECAC) 

http://www.ccf.ny.gov/ECAC/index.cfm#2

The NYS ECAC is a great organization which improves the coordination and collaboration among NYS’s wide range of early childhood services and programs. This community of practice appealed to me because of its mission to provide advice and direction to the state of NY about early childhood issues. Their goals are to build a sustainable early childhood system that will ensure success for all children. This also connects with my Capstone project-advocating for access to high quality early childhood education for all children.

Job opportunity:

I did not observe any opportunities on the website for employment with the organization. However, the website provided contact information for each department and offer newsletters to stay current with their work in the community.

 

New York Works for Children

http://www.nyworksforchildren.org/Aspire.aspx

I love their motto: building knowledge, building careers and building futures. The group aspires to gather events promoting professional development in early childhood and many other professions in the field.  To unite the professionals, inspire and support the workforce with opportunities of professional growth. The website has a wealth of information about NYS standards and current events. The COP exclaim loving children is among the many requirements of teaching children, however being equipped with skills and knowledge is also crucial to successfully educate children.

Job Opportunities:

I did not see any opportunities for employment. The website does have a link to join the organization and provide feedback.

 

 

Thank you!

Thank you, for sharing your insights and feedback on my blogs posts. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Adjourning From Goups

Working in a group is challenging and rewarding. Dealing with frustration and accomplishing goals are the highs and lows of working in a group. As I reflect on the groups I’ve been a part of, I think the groups that were hardest to say goodbye were the group that experienced some challenges. At the end of the assignment, reflecting on the bonds that were created, the struggles we’ve experienced and the satisfaction of accomplishing our goals seemed all worth it in the end. Working in high-performing groups and groups with established norms are beneficial to working towards/accomplishing goals.  

Every school year after the kindergarten moving up ceremony, the K (Kindergarten) Team has a closing ritual of going out to lunch to celebrate the end of the school year. We reminisce about our trials /triumphs and express appreciation to team members and draft a plan for next school year.

I imagine adjourning from the group of colleagues I have formed while working on my master’s degree in this program with thank you and goodbyes. Hopefully, I will get to meet some of my colleagues in person at graduation. Also I hope to maintain communication to network and continue to share experiences and ideas in the early childhood field.

Conflict Resolution

When reflecting on the conflicts I have experienced in my personal and professional lives there are many instances where I wish I handled the situations better. Two strategies that will help me in future conflicts are:

·         Taking personal responsibility for my actions and the choices I make when I respond to others. And be responsible for my contributions and collaborations in relationships.

This strategy is important in conflict resolution because it is important to control my feelings and emotions during conflicts to ensure I get my point across as well as listen to others without judgment or criticism.

·         When faced with a statement that has potential to create conflict, I will explore the difficulties and then re-direct discussion to focus on positive solutions.

 Asking open questions to clarify details of a disagreement and finding options to identify issues instead of jumping to conclusions will be more successful in communicating with others. Discerning potentially negative situations by redirecting disagreements to positive solutions will focus on the needs and help in any conflict resolution.

This week I have enhanced my understanding on the concept, “think before you speak”. I learned conflicts are ignited when there are errors of perception. Before responding to what a person said or did, pause and think about how to react, before engaging the person. This strategy may change the course of any conflict.

Resource:

Image Source: http://www.disciplineproject.com/think-before-you-speak/

Learning about Communication

The one thing that surprised me about the similarities and differences between how I evaluated myself as a communicator and how others evaluated me was: the similarities in our results in all three measures. The two people I selected to evaluate me as a communicator scores were in the same range as my score. I was pleased to know that my positive intentions are received by others and I also identified some areas of my communication in need of improvement.

One insight I gained about communication is our self-concept and self-esteem impacts how we interact with others and how we behave in different situations. Being aware of the importance of a healthy self- concept and self-esteem allow me to be reflective and cultivate my strengths and improve my weaknesses. I believe this will help me be comfortable/confident communicating with diverse people and in different situations.

Another insight I gained is “don’t judge a book by its cover.”  Sometimes it is natural to judge people based on our personal views and experiences. However, it is not the most effective way to interact with others. Getting to know people by observing their behavior, listening, talking and sharing information will help establish and maintain healthy relationships.

Communicating with Different Groups

Considering the diversity I see in my school colleagues, my neighborhood, workplace, friends and family I certainly communicate/interact with the people from each group differently. The first example I can think of is the name people associate me by. My family, and close friends call me Tara, my nickname. Friends, acquaintances, and school colleagues call me Katara, my name. In the workplace, I am called by my last name Mrs. Walker. My relationships with the people in these different groups are connected to the name they call me. Another example is my language in different contexts. In the workplace, I may use formal language, polite and professional. In my personal relationships I may use slang, nicknames or language familiar with the group. For example, when I greet one of my friends we playfully call each other “big head,” I would not go to work and greet one of my colleagues as “big head.” Understanding context is essential in communicating with people.

Strategies to communicate effectively with others       

·          Be open and willing to share and learn about diverse cultures.

·         When communicating listen to others and actively respond to the messages they are relaying.

·         Avoid prejudging people based on their appearances, perspectives and cultures

Communication and Television

I recently watched a show called Joey & Melissa on Netflix. This was my first time ever watching the show although I have heard about it via the media. The first time I watched the episode was with the volume muted. The show started with a couple in the kitchen talking to a teenage boy.  I automatically assumed they were a family; mother, father and son. Through nonverbal behaviors such as body language, hand movements, placing hands on hips, pointing at each other and pointing at objects, and serious facial expressions I assumed the teenager was trying to persuade his parents but they did not agree. I observed the teenage boy throwing up his hands in frustration and the mother putting her hand up suggesting he stop. It was obvious the family was conflicting throughout the show. In other scenes, a new character entered and I assumed she was the sister or neighbor. As the show continued on, I learned she lived in the house and was siblings with the teenage boy.  There interactions with each other led me to these beliefs, making faces at each other and playfully throwing paper at each other.

The second time I watched the show was with the volume on. I learned that my assumption was correct that the people in the kitchen were family. However, the woman was the aunt, the man the nanny, the teenage boy was the nephew and the girl was the niece. I was also correct in assuming the boy was attempting to persuade his family, to invest in a risky stock with his inheritance. The aunt and nanny did not support his decision but eventually agreed.

Initially, watching the show with no sound was difficult because I was attempting to read their lips to understand what was happening. I had to rewind to make sure I was observing the nonverbal cues. I also notice how much people use their hands when they talk. In the show, it seemed excessive but I understand because there was no sound their nonverbal cues were magnified. I also realized that our nonverbal behavior is as equally important as verbal communication.

A Competent Communicator- Barack Obama

President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama, in my opinion demonstrated competent communication in the Presidential Debates. President Obama has an ability to connect and relate to people which makes him an effective speaker. This is a characteristic I admire about him and would like to model.  He is able to articulate himself clearly and help people understand his positions. I would like to model this behavior because it is important to be concise and clear to stay on topic and make your point. It is also important to engage your audience and ensure they understand your positions. Another behavior that demonstrate effective communication, is his temperament, he did not appear nervous or defensive during the debate. He seemed as though he was in control of his behavior, thoughts, emotions and frustrations. This is another behavior I would like to model because when you are passionate about something it is difficult not to be emotional.  Lastly, I think the President inspires people when he communicates and influence a call to action for support and change. When communicating with others I hope to impact their lives and rally their support for change.

Resource:

Image Source: http://thepulpit.freedomblogging.com/tag/barack-obama/ 

Professional Hopes and Goals

One hope, I have when I think about working with children and families from diverse cultures is: I hope children and families will experience cultural continuity when they attend my program or classroom. I hope to welcome all Children and families from diverse cultures in my program.

 One goal, I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity and social justice is: the early children field will increase anti-bias education and professional development for staff and children to decrease discrimination and increase diversity and equity.

Note to colleagues:              

Thank you for sharing you experiences and thoughts on the many topics we discussed on equity, diversity and social justice in this course, Perspectives on Diversity and Equity. I have gained many insights from your perspectives, Thank you! Good luck on your future endeavors!

Welcoming Families From Around the World

Imagine the following scenario:

You are working in an early childhood setting of your choice—a hospital, a child care center, a social service agency. You receive word that the child of a family who has recently emigrated from a country you know nothing about will join your group soon. You want to prepare yourself to welcome the child and her family. Luckily, you are enrolled in a course about diversity and have learned that in order to support families who have immigrated you need to know more than surface facts about their country of origin.

The setting I chose for the scenario is a child care center and I imagine a family emigrating from Romania.

5 Ways I Will Prepare Myself to be Culturally Responsive towards this Family:

1.      Reflect to identify any personal biases I may have about the county or  culture

2.      Learn background knowledge about the family culture, family structure, behaviors, morals, values and traditions

3.      Share background information with staff and students to understand the culture of the arriving family and raise cultural awareness/diversity

4.      Prepare the environment: Display welcome signs in the family’s language and other artifacts that reflect their country or culture

5.      Recruit an interpreter to translate and support communication with the family to  establish effective communication

My hopes for these preparations are supporting the family in their transition, creating a welcoming environment and establishing positive relationships. Reflecting on my biases will increase my cultural awareness and increase my culturally responsiveness. Learning about the family’s culture and country will give background information into the family’s structure and way of life. This peek into their background will increase my understanding and respect for their culture. It will also allow me to share the information with staff and students to raise their awareness and encourage diversity.  Incorporating items from their culture is very important for children and families to see their culture reflected in the environment. I believe it sends a message of acceptance and membership in the community. Having a staff member that will be able to communicate with the family and child in their language creates positive communication. These preparations will support the family’s transition into a new country and education setting.

The Personal Side of Bias, Prejudice, and Oppression

Recently, I was watching a talk show about two friends discriminating against another friend because he came out the closet about being gay. He decided to live his life as a female and wanted his friends to accept his new lifestyle. They disagreed with his lifestyle and were bias against homosexuals because of their religious beliefs. In fact, when they saw him in the neighborhood they threw objects at him, shouted insults and threatened him on social media. Their biases diminished his equity by discriminating against his sexual orientation. Their behaviors oppressed his freedom to express his social identities. He felt betrayed and hurt that his “so called” friends were threatening his life and embarrassing him in social settings. I felt compassion for the young man because his closest friends became his enemies overnight. I was also disturbed by his friends emphasizing their Christian beliefs as the influence of their prejudice behaviors.  As a Christians, I did not agree with their methods, it is not right to harm people because you disagree with their lifestyle or beliefs. In this situation, I think the friends would have to change their hateful ways to create an opportunity for equity. A possible solution maybe, “to agree, to disagree,” but most importantly eliminate the vicious behaviors and insults. They have a choice to be his friend or not, but they do not have a right to harm him because of his personal choices. 

Practicing Awareness of Microaggressions

I recently overheard a conversation between two women and as I reflect on what I learned this week, I realized I witness a microinsult. Woman A complimented Woman B’s perfect Spanish and asked, where did you learn to speak Spanish, your accent is perfect?  Woman B responded my family is from Honduras. Women A then responded but you are so dark! The hidden message is Woman B’s skin complexion is too dark to have a Spanish heritage. Although at the time I was unaware of the specific terminology, microaggression, I knew in my heart that comment was wrong and discriminatory. I was offended by the comment and I did not understand why Woman A, thought it was appropriate to make such a comment. As we have learned, she is unaware of her actions and the effects of her comment.

 

After learning about microaggression, I am more conscious of the things I say, hear and see.
It is important to be aware if microaggressions to avoid unintentionally offending anyone. I am also
more motivated to research various cultures to avoid microinsults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perspectives on Diversity and Culture

This week’s assignment was very interesting! I enjoyed discussing culture and diversity with my friends and colleagues. I asked for their definitions of culture and diversity, here are their answers...

LB-“Culture is race, religion, heritage, and socioeconomic status (SES).” “Diversity means different groupings of cultures.”

NS Stated “culture is beliefs, language, religion, customs that are transmitted by society.” “Diversity is different cultures interacting or interactions of different societies.”

CQ Said “culture is religion, race, SES, also your morals and values you are raised with. So basically how race, religion, ethnicity, etc. factor into shaping not only a person but the community as well.” “Diversity, I feel is a mixture of all cultures within a setting that provides opportunity to learn and grow from. One that expands the culture you’ve been exposed to either in a negative or positive way.”

The answers I received included many of the aspects I studied in this course. Examples of deep and surface culture were given such as customs and language. NS definition of culture reflects the influences of the “dominate culture” in society. CQ’s definition of culture explained how individuals are shaped by their family culture (values you are raised with).

Thinking about others definition of culture and diversity influenced me to think about my definitions of culture and diversity. I agree with all of the answers listed above. To add to the definition of diversity; I believe diversity is awareness of your culture and the cultures of others. I believe diversity is a celebration of cultures interacting.

My Family Culture

The three items I would take with me, if I had to take refuge in an unknown country is a Bible, my family southern recipes and a CD of my family’s singing group, Chorus of faith.

These items are important to me because it is the foundation of my family culture.  My grandmother was from Memphis, Tennessee and she had thirteen siblings. She moved to New York with three sisters and they brought their southern style cooking. My grandmother and great aunts spent a lot of time together in the kitchen, talking and cooking. Our family would gather together monthly and on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. We would cook and bring different southern dishes such as fried chicken, candy yams, collard greens and sweet potato pies. On Sundays after church my immediate family would have a family dinner.  My grandmother and her sisters also brought their deep faith in God and were very passionate about teaching their children and grandchildren about the bible. Their passion and faith birthed a choir called the Chorus of Faith, the sisters sang at different churches and events. Their children and grandchildren were recruited to sing in the group.

I would be disappointed and fearful, if I arrived to a new country and was told I could only keep one of my three personal items. I would be concerned that my culture would be lost and I would be forced to adapt to the new country’s culture. However, it would motivate my family and I to uphold the stories behind the personal items I had to give up.

As a result of this exercise and this week’s topic, I realized the importance of maintaining my family’s culture. In the past years my family’s gatherings are dwindling and I am motivated to reunite my family.

When I Think of Research...

When I started this course, Building Research in Early Childhood, research seemed like “mission impossible.” The thought of research seemed so big and intimidating that I could not see myself as a researcher. At the end of the course I am proud to say I can see myself as a researchers and I have an understanding of how to conduct research.

 A major challenge in my journey to building research was narrowing my subtopic. School readiness is such a broad topic and I specifically wanted to explore its connection with children and families living in poverty. I investigated several websites exploring similar topics to spark my ideas and gain insights from many researchers. I also reached out to Professor Davis and she was great support at helping me bring clarity to my ideas.

I have gained many insights about research from taking this course and producing my research simulation.  The importance of involving children in research to gain deeper insights in child development and learning promotes many strides in the early childhood field. Recognizing participants’ ethical rights is as important as the focus and purpose of a research project.   Planning is essential in the conducting research; the plan includes exactly how the research is designed. In order to conduct a successful research a researcher must plan the different phases of the research process.

Early childhood professionals wear many hats in the early childhood field and I am excited to continue to grow and learn in my new role as a researcher. I look forward to using what I have learned in this course in the upcoming school year. I desire to become more efficient in my roles as an early childhood professional and researcher.

Thank you to my colleagues for all of your support and hard work in this course. I have learned so much from your posts and feedback. Good luck in all of your endeavors!

International Issues

Current International Research Topics in Australia

·         Working together and building partnerships in early childhood settings

·         Learning and teaching through play

·         Engaging families: Building strong communication

·         Understanding children's feelings: Emotional literacy in early childhood

Interesting Insights I Gained Exploring,  http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/ website

Under the Early Childhood News tab I read an article titled, “New Era for Early Childhood.”  It highlights the changes in Australia’s early education to ensure quality across early childhood services and improve educational and developmental outcomes.   Over time the achievement gap between struggling and on level children are expanding. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is partnering with governments and the early childhood sector to ensure a national system of high-quality early childhood education and care for all children. The changes are results of the raised awareness of early education on children’s critical development during the early years. 

Click the link to read the article: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/every_child_magazine/every_child_index/editorial_new_era_for_early_childhood.html

Other interesting information:

The Early Childhood Australia website has a host of information and links to early childhood resources.  Here are a few I found really interesting:

Children and Respect: http://extension.umaine.edu/publications/8050e/

Routines and Procedures: http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/briefs/wwb3.html

: Research that Benefits Children and Families

I was checking out the Child Trends websites and I found a research article related to my research topic, school readiness and poverty. The title of the article is “Disadvantaged Families and Child Outcomes: The Importance of Emotional Support for Mothers.” The purpose of the study was to examine the availability of emotional support for disadvantaged mothers and its effects on their children. The findings of the research discovered that children from disadvantage backgrounds have better social and behavioral outcomes when mothers have emotional support in parenting. Emotional support from mothers offers a safeguard against negative child outcomes such as depression and grade retention. The researchers propose specifically that children are more likely to display social competence and school engagement. The summary of the research was all children from advantage and disadvantage backgrounds benefit when their mothers having emotional support. The highlight of the research is to value finding ways to ensure that mothers and families from disadvantaged backgrounds receive the support they need.                                               

Here’s the link to the article if you would like to read it- http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2012_03_21_RB_MaternalSupport.pdf?utm_source=Disadvantaged+Families+and+Child+Outcomes%3A+The+Importance+of+Emotional+Support..&utm_campaign=Disadvantaged+Families+and+Child+Outcomes%3A+The+Importance+of+Emotional+Support+for+Mothers&utm_medium=archive