What happens when a family receives concrete tools to support their child’s development from the earliest months of life? And what if that support comes right on time—just as the child begins to show signs of developmental delay? In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Primeros Pasos program set out to answer these questions with promising results. Inspired by Reach … [Read more...] about The Power of Timely Interventions in Early Childhood Development
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Early Years, Lifelong Impact: Key Insights on Supporting Child Development
Early childhood is a crucial period for human development. It is during these initial years—even before birth—that the foundations for lifelong learning, health, and well-being are established. To delve deeper into this topic, we spoke with three experts: Maureen Black, emeritus professor in pediatric psychology at the University of Maryland; Orazio Attanasio, an economics … [Read more...] about Early Years, Lifelong Impact: Key Insights on Supporting Child Development
Innovating to Transform Early Childhood
Parenting, like life, is dynamic and demands constant adaptation. Let's just think about our parents’ childhoods: they were very different from ours, and the childhood of a child born in 2025 will be even more so. Many of the challenges the region must address around early childhood have evolved over the years. But there are also long-standing issues that still require new … [Read more...] about Innovating to Transform Early Childhood
Early Childhood Development and the Next 1,000 Days
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life—from pregnancy through age two—are critical for development. A vast body of scientific evidence shows that experiences during this period have a lasting and profound impact on health, learning, growth, and overall well-being. Yet over the past decade, most attention has focused on these early 1,000 days, leaving another equally important … [Read more...] about Early Childhood Development and the Next 1,000 Days
Growing Up Is Not the Same as Developing: Definitions to Enhance Comprehensive Development in Childhood
We grow as part of a biological process, but growing is not the same as developing. Growth refers to physical changes, such as height or weight, which can be measured by certain standards. Development, on the other hand, is a complex process, involving biological, psychological and social changes, which influence later stages of life. With 43% of children under five at risk of … [Read more...] about Growing Up Is Not the Same as Developing: Definitions to Enhance Comprehensive Development in Childhood