Environmental Influences on Children's Health and Development

Explore environmental influences on children's health and development in this informative webinar hosted by the University-Based Child and Family Policy Consortium and the Society for Research in Child Development. Delve into why children are more susceptible to environmental exposures than adults, examining differences in behavior and biology, critical developmental windows, and potential health outcomes. Focus on exposure sources, particularly in early care and education settings, and their impact on early growth and development. Learn from expert presentations by Dr. Barbara Fiese and Brenda Koester from the Family Resiliency Center at the University of Illinois, and Dr. Susan Buchanan from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Gain insights into oral behaviors, air pollution exposure, consumer products like BPA and phthalates, pesticides, and chemical regulation. Understand the importance of children's environmental health research centers and the role of child care providers as a community of focus in addressing these crucial issues.