The First 1000 Days for Life Long Flourishing
First Principles:
The First 1000 days establishes the foundations for optimal - flourishing human function
Parents’ and caregivers’ relationship with their infants and newborns plays a critical role in shaping the emotional, cognitive, and social development of their child.
Rationale
The US Declaration of Independence, the visionary document written nearly 250 years ago that provided the foundation for the government of, by, for the people.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.-- “
Welcome to the First 1000 Days of Life Initiative
Imagine a world where every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to thrive from the moment they are conceived. Welcome to the First 1000 Days of Life Initiative, a transformative project by developed in cooperation with The Institute for Salutogenesis that aims to revolutionize our appraoch to early childhood development. This initiative is a cornerstone of our broader Democracy.Opportunity. Citizenship.Moonshot, recognizing that nurturing a vibrant democracy begins with the well-being of our youngest citizens.
Our Vision
At the core of this initiative lies a fundamental question: How can we ensure that all children and families have the support they need during this critical period, laying the foundation for a flourishing life and active participation in our democracy? We believe that nurturing democracy begins with the well-being of our youngest citizens.
In order to attain the radical vision formulated nearly 250 years ago, it is clear that future members of the body politic have an equal opportunity to engage in the life of the nation. Regardless of political ideology, the aspiration of providing the best opportunity to flourish in life starts in the neonatal and early life.
The First 1000 Days: A Window of Opportunity
Research shows that the first 1000 days of life—from conception to a child's second birthday—are critical for long-term health and development. Positive experiences during this period can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote lifelong well-being. By focusing on this crucial window, the initiative seeks to address key questions:
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How can we create environments where every individual and community can thrive?
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What factors contribute to a truly flourishing life, both for individuals and communities?
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How can individuals, communities, and policymakers collaborate to achieve these ambitious goals?
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How do we ethically address the first 1000 days of life?
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What are the markers of a flourishing life in its early stages?
A grassroots initiative paralleling federal efforts, focusing on holistic health strategies from disease prevention to long-term flourishing, using AI and social media to amplify grassroots ideas and create comprehensive health approaches.
The First 1000 Days of Life Ecosystem
The Knowledge Base for the First 1000 Days of Life
The National People's Forum for the First 1000 Days of Life
Citizen Briefs
The People’s Make America’s Children Healthy Commission (PMACHC)
Join the The People’s Commission to Make Our Children Healthy Commission (Google Form)
The Whole Person Salutogenic Assistant
The Whole Person Salutogenic Assistant provides an organizing framework that translates available knowledge in a timely manner about the factors that contribute to citizen flourishing and sets the foundation for an action plan.
The Citizen Toolbox for the First 1000 Days
The Citizen Toolbox for the First 1000 Days of Life introduces a set of “tools” to improve citizen engagement. These tools allow unprecedented opportunity to get access to information, mobilize, challenge misinformation and provide for a more deliberative dialogue.
The First 1000 Days of Life Citizen Toolbox is currently in development.
The First 1000 Day of life Local Platform
Thrive in Montco PA
The community that is best situated to provide an environment for wellbeing is the combination of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political conditions identified as essential for them to flourish and fulfill their potential.” When we look at the community as a whole, we find three attributes that play a large role in wellbeing: connectedness, livability, and equity.
