The Importance of "Language Nutrition"




The trajectory of children’s lives can be changed if parents understand the primacy of language and know how to deliver “Language Nutrition.”


Research funded by United Way has revealed that many children lack access to quality health care, housing, nutrition, early care, learning services and support. Far too many children also experience the trauma of stress and violence in their homes and neighborhoods, inhibiting their ability to learn and grow.

The study also determined that efforts to change long-term literacy outcomes and consequences must begin early—long  before children enter kindergarten. 

We looked at some of the root causes for why a child might not be reading. This exploration encompassed early brain development and the power of verbal interactions with infants and toddlers, attendance in preschool and grade school, summer learning loss, and the influence of health on all aspects of early learning and development. 


In an effort to change the outcomes, we launched a prenatal and perinatal companion support program that delivers a virtual “owners manual” for new moms and babies. The new mothers are enrolled in the program when they leave the hospital, at their OBGYN’s offices, and at pediatricians’ offices.

Delivered on both mobile phones and Empowered Education’s tablet devices, the HIPAA compliant platform offers helpful content about health and “Language Nutrition”.


“The highest rate of return in early childhood
development comes from investing as early as
possible, from birth through age five, in disadvantaged
families. 

Starting at age three or four is too little too
late, as it fails to recognize that skills beget skills in
a complementary and dynamic way. Efforts should
focus on the first years for the greatest efficiency
and effectiveness. 

The best investment is in quality
early childhood development from birth to five for
disadvantaged children and their families.”

James J. Heckman

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