Children need more than basic care from the day they are born. Good nutrition, a safe environment, and opportunities for stimulation are key for the brain to develop and reach its full potential. But what happens when families lack the resources to provide these conditions? In poverty contexts, many children face multiple adversities from a very young age: family … [Read more...] about Child Development Gaps Begin Early and Persist Into Adolescence: The Case of Uruguay
Family and Children
Care Chains: The Role of Grandmothers in Their Daughters’ Employment
Childcare is one of the main determinants of women’s participation in the labor market, especially during early childhood. In contexts where access to childcare services is limited, family networks play a central role in families’ daily organization. Within these networks, grandmothers are often a key source of support, although their contribution is not always visible or … [Read more...] about Care Chains: The Role of Grandmothers in Their Daughters’ Employment
Why Holding and Hugging Babies Is Not Just Good—It’s Essential
“You'll spoil the baby,” “You’re letting them manipulate you,” “If you carry them so much, they’ll never learn to self-soothe.” These are just some of the comments many parents and caregivers have heard when they pick up their baby to comfort them. For a long time, these ideas shaped parenting styles that sought to limit physical contact in order to encourage … [Read more...] about Why Holding and Hugging Babies Is Not Just Good—It’s Essential
Secrets of a First-Time Dad’s Brain
The arrival of a first child sparks a whirlwind of hope and dreams in soon-to-be parents: the vision of a full, stable, and enriching family life intertwines with the excitement of the unknown. In this blog post, we share research that explores how fatherhood impacts men’s brains. The Brain of a Dad Having a child brings physical, … [Read more...] about Secrets of a First-Time Dad’s Brain
Parenting as a Team: The Impact of Sharing Childcare
"It's always better as a team." This phrase, shared by a participant in the Committed Parenting for Early Childhood (PPC, for its Spanish initials: Programa Parentalidades Comprometidas con la Primera Infancia) program in Uruguay, sums up a fundamental principle of parenting: when childcare responsibilities are shared fairly, everyone benefits. During the early … [Read more...] about Parenting as a Team: The Impact of Sharing Childcare