As such, the pediatrician's
role in
advocating and supporting
proper breastfeeding practices is essential and vital for the achievement
of this preferred public health goal.»
«Over 50 years
of research links the various
roles that families play in a child's education — as supporters
of learning, encouragers
of grit and determination, models
of lifelong learning, and
advocates of proper programming and placements for their child — with indicators
of student achievement including student grades, achievement test scores, lower drop - out rates, students» sense
of personal competence and efficacy for learning, and students» beliefs about the importance
of education.»