The National Institute of Health defines health literacy as the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health care decisions, which requires the ability to read and comprehend. According to the...
Health
The State of the Child in Tennessee: Kids Count Report on Child Well-Being
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY) is an independent state agency created by the Tennessee General Assembly to advocate for improvements in the quality of life for Tennessee children and families. TCCY is a state KIDS COUNT affiliate, and partial...
Healthy Minds & Bodies Through Books & Language Nutrition
Promoting Language Nutrition #ThisIsWhatLiteracyLooksLike Not only is literacy essential for a child’s fundamental education and future, it also has significant impacts on physical health and well-being. Did you know that talking with your baby helps your baby's brain...
Reading Together Fosters Brain Development and Bonding Attachment
Mother's Day is this weekend, and Father's Day is around the corner. As we celebrate the parents and caretakers in our lives, we want to take a moment to also talk about the important role they play in early literacy and brain development of our little ones. The First...