start childhood off right

giving Hartford’s youngest children a jumpstart on healthy growth

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The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program is creating a comprehensive system which supports Hartford families in achieving healthy growth for their children through partnerships with pediatric providers and community organizations.

Our Program

Community

Support families achieve healthy growth for their children

Providers

Promote responsive feeding, healthy nutrition, and physical activity

Families

Learn strategies to help your child grow at a healthy weight

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Breast Milk Promotes Brain Growth in Premature Babies | Source: Tech Times

A recent study demonstrates the importance of mothers breast milk instead of formula for babies who were born prematurely and their positive affects on the [&he...

Breastfeeding Reduces Childhood Obesity Risk by Up to 25%, world health organization finds

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging professionals and breastfeeding advocates to encourage mothers to breastfeed after a multi-country European study ...