However, these initiatives are at the heart of the mission of middle schools and a whole - child approach, and draw on the dual characteristics of high - quality, content - area - focused instruction and a richly supportive developmental environment for students. (amle.org)
Baby gates are important both for making safe obvious dangers such as stairs, but also for creating a fertile and happy developmental environment for your toddler. (wetheparents.org)
Promoting prosociality is a good idea not only as an end in itself, but because living in a caring, supportive neighbourhood carries many additional benefits, from lower crime rates to a healthier developmental environment for children. (newscientist.com)