Priska Neely
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Our brains grows so much in the first few years of life that any trauma we experience during that time can affect our health forever. -
The high-tech pacifier is helping babies over one of the last hurdles before they can come home from the hospital.
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Researchers at UCLA are using music therapy to help premature babies connect with their parents and learn how to feed so they can go home sooner.
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Expert tips and insights on navigating doctor's appointments, choosing a midwife or doula, and more.
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When Alexis Vazquez was a preschool teacher at Children Today in Long Beach, she met a 3-year-old named Brittney who challenged her like never before.
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More than 2 million California children ages 0-12 are eligible for state-funded child care and preschool programs, but the vast majority aren't enrolled.
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First grade teacher Christal Lord usually uses Zumba to keep her students active. On Wednesday, she and other teachers brought their moves to the picket line at Palms Elementary.
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After walking the picket lines at their schools around sunrise on the first day of the strike, thousands marched the rainy streets of downtown LA.
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From paid family leave to preschool, the budget proposal unveiled Thursday sets aside nearly $2 billion dollars for programs for young children and families.
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Here's some practical parenting advice and encouragement -- because it's not just children who need soothing and validation.
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