All professionals who deal with children can help to ensure that parents understand the contribution they can make to their child’s potential and that every child can attend a good-quality preschool. For example, a series of vaccinations, a few talks to new parents about “dinner talk,” and a series of free developmentally appropriate books should be the norm for every “well visit” in the first five years of life for every child who will attend American schools. Social workers and service providers in home-visiting programs such as “Healthy Start” can provide similar packages and training in
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