News The Foundations of Lifelong Health Posted April 11, 2011 By News editor This video from the Center on the Developing Child explains why a vital and productive society with a prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development. This video summarizes findings from The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood, a report co-authored by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum on Early Childhood Policy and Programs. Read the full report at http://bit.ly/eWCv4s News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine Harvard EdCast: The Future of Early Childhood Ed Usable Knowledge Protecting Children's Brains Professor Jack Shonkoff explains some of the science behind early childhood development and how education can help. News Early Predictors of Long-term Success Ph.D. student Wendy Wei studies how various contextual factors in school, home, and neighborhood promote children's development during early childhood.