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  • Announcing COMBO National

    In exclusive partnership with Reach Out and Read, the “COMBO National” pilot is expanding across the country to build the evidence base for the growing field of Early Relational Health.

  • Are "COVID Kindergartners" Ready for School?

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    VPM News

    Many “COVID kindergartners” are starting school less prepared than pre-pandemic peers, with more speech delays and lower test scores.

  • Are America's COVID Babies Ready for School?

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    Newsweek

    Pandemic-born “COVID kids” are starting kindergarten—many are academically ready, but some face social and behavioral challenges. Experts say it’s too soon to know long-term effects.

  • COMBO Helps Moms and Babies Stay Together

    In 2020, COMBO’s research helped end mother-baby separation during COVID. Their work reunited millions of families and still shapes what children and families need to thrive today.

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  • Putting Families First

    June 16, 2025

    COMBO’s national expansion is a groundbreaking partnership to uncover the science of Early Relational Health, toward universal interventions for clinicians and families.

  • Good News for Parents & Families

    May 29, 2025

    Want to see 10 of our most important findings so far? We’re thrilled to share the first edition of our COMBO family newsletter!

  • March 1st is Baby Sleep Day

    February 28, 2025

    In honor of this annual event, we want to share what we’ve learned at COMBO about the importance of sleep, not just for babies, but for their families, too.

  • We Indulged Our Child During COVID Lockdown. Did That Change Him?

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    Scientific American
    July 9, 2024

    During lockdown, a couple overindulged their isolated toddler with gifts and screen time. Now at 6, he still shows signs of selfishness—but they wonder if it’s from COVID or just normal behavior.

  • The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling

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    The New York Times
    June 30, 2024

    Many kids born during the pandemic are now in school and showing developmental delays—like trouble with motor skills, emotions, or learning. Experts say they can recover, but support is uneven.

  • Does COVID-19 During Pregnancy Lead to Neurodevelopmental Problems in Babies?

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    USA Today
    April 18, 2023

    Studies on COVID during pregnancy show mixed results. Some link it to mild neurodevelopmental delays in boys; others find no effect. Experts say long-term research is needed for clearer answers.

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