Research that Benefits Children and Families-Uplifting Stories

If, I possessed the means and knowledge to conduct any research study topic in the child care field it would be in the area of hunger and young children. I would research to find out what support families would need to eradicate hunger.  I would create information gathering process like a census questionnaire to find out what families need and another organization that could provide the support families need according to the information they would have provided on their forms.  This study would certainly help provide food to children and families who are struggling daily to find the means for their next meal.  The positive contribution I see could be no more hunger for children and families.   

On article I found shared some interesting information about hunger and children.  Felling, 2013 states the economic recession has become a new reality for families; the rise in fuel and food prices while salaries remain the same presents challenges for families.  Felling, 2013 goes to discuss surveyed teachers said students are coming to school hungry; most students rely on meals at school as their primary source of nutrition.  Educator have also witnessed children who seem sleep and unfocused because they were hungry (Felling, 2013). 

I thought the idea of the article suggestion to create a breakfast campaign that involves collaboration from teachers, parents and student to implement instructional activities for children is a step in the right direction to combat hunger for families. 

 

Reference:

Felling, C. (2013). Hungry Kids; The Solvable Crisis. Educational Leadership, 80(8), 56-60.