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UChicago surgeon searches for new ways to empower families Dana Suskind

UChicago surgeon searches for new ways to empower families

Cochlear implant surgeon Dana Suskind takes on new role as parent advocate

Op-ed: What parents know matters, what society does matters more suskind-tribune-10.21

Op-ed: What parents know matters, what society does matters more


If parents believe they can boost child development, they can change their kids’ outcomes Mother teaching daughter

If parents believe they can boost child development, they can change their kids’ outcomes

Support can boost belief and outcomes, UChicago study finds

Why does the richest country in the world have so many poor kids? (Ep. 475) freakonomics-suskind-2

Why does the richest country in the world have so many poor kids? (Ep. 475)


Freakonomics

OPINION: The invisible toll of mass incarceration on childhood development suskind-hechinger-incarceration

OPINION: The invisible toll of mass incarceration on childhood development


Commentary: Universal child care was provided during World War II. We need it again during this pandemic — and beyond. Media citation image, Chicago Tribune, Apr. 30

Commentary: Universal child care was provided during World War II. We need it again during this pandemic — and beyond.


Parenting knowledge may aid cognitive growth in babies reuters-suskind-2021

Parenting knowledge may aid cognitive growth in babies


UChicago surgeon gives cochlear implants to two generations: a father and infant son Smiling baby, newly outfitted with cochlear implant, held by his smiling father as mother looks on.

UChicago surgeon gives cochlear implants to two generations: a father and infant son

The audiologist clicked a link on her computer screen, and 10-month-old Dennis Hill perked up. His eyes began to dart around the room. “Denny?” his mom said. “Can you hear me?” his dad said, as a smile spread across Dennis’ face.

Father and baby

How Talk Builds Babies’ Brains with Dana Suskind

Chicago libraries aim to give away 1 million children's books

Chicago libraries aim to give away 1 million children's books

Prof. Dana Suskind describes importance of books for early childhood development