UNICEF: Dr. T. Berry Brazelton discusses "Touchpoints"

NEW YORK, USA, 5 February 2008 -- Changing the way early childhood and parenting are viewed could be instrumental in helping to reach vulnerable children and strengthen the communities that support their development. Last week, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton -- acclaimed for his decades of pioneering efforts in early childhood development and paediatrics -- visited UNICEF Headquarters in New York to discuss 'Touchpoints', his innovative model of parenting and child development. The discussion was part of a four-day UNICEF Early Childhood Development Consultation for staff from UNICEF headquarters and regional offices. The organization is pursuing ways in which to integrate principles from Touchpoints into its programmes for young children. With Dr. Brazelton's transformative approach, UNICEF hopes to implement a positive model of parenting, which is at the heart of nurturing and raising healthy children. To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/usa_42762.html