New Study on Roots of Poverty

New York Times-- A Poverty Solution That Starts With a Hug  By Nicholas D. Kristof 

PERHAPS the most widespread peril children face isn’t guns, swimming pools or speeding cars. Rather, scientists are suggesting that it may be “toxic stress” early in life, or even before birth. This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics is issuing a landmark warning that this toxic stress can harm children for life.  Read the entire article.