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Brighter Futures: Childhood In Balance

A Preschooler's Story

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A child psychologist recalls how a book helped her break through the trauma of a...

A child psychologist recalls how a book helped her break through the trauma of a young patient.

03/27/2011

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Armando's Story

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Clip: Special | 2m 28s | Nlow a community leader, Armando reflects on the challenges of childhood for after... (2m 28s)

Brittany's Story

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Clip: Special | 4m 34s | Brittany overcomes early struggles through the power of mentors and other caring adults (4m 34s)

Experts Agree

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Clip: Special | 1m 54s | Leading researchers and analysts agree that the impact of an childhood out of balance... (1m 54s)

Introduction

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Clip: Special | 1m 45s | Experts outline the importance of healthy early childhood development. (1m 45s)

Jennifer's Story

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Clip: Special | 3m 5s | A young mother gets 'clean and sober' and rises to the daunting challenge of parenthood. (3m 5s)

Josh's Story

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Clip: Special | 4m 35s | A mother relates the early struggles and recent progress of her adopted son. (4m 35s)

Leslie's Story

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Clip: Special | 5m 33s | Leslie Yoder looks back on a difficult childhood with neglectful parent and considers... (5m 33s)

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