We know that investing in childcare is key to the future. But, when it comes to early childhood services, it is not only a matter of investing in coverage, infrastructure, equipment or the pedagogical model: it is also necessary to invest in the quality of interactions - that is, in interactions that are warm, rich in language and responsive to the child's needs and interests. … [Read more...] about 4 Keys to Designing a Mentoring Program for Early Childhood: Lessons Learned from the Luciérnaga Program
Family and Children
What Do Fathers Do? Five Findings on the Role of Fathers in Early Childhood
As the importance of early childhood investments has become increasingly well understood, more and more interventions seek to improve parental engagement with their children. These interventions most often target mothers. But what about fathers? How much do they do for children in early childhood, and how effective have efforts been to help them do more? In a new review, we … [Read more...] about What Do Fathers Do? Five Findings on the Role of Fathers in Early Childhood
International Day of Play: What Is Play-Based Learning, and How Can We Promote It with Innovation?
Play-based learning is, in essence, learning through play. This pedagogical approach during early childhood stimulates physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. Play improves brain structure and promotes executive function, enabling children to pursue goals and increase their ability to concentrate. On International Day of Play, we highlight the importance of … [Read more...] about International Day of Play: What Is Play-Based Learning, and How Can We Promote It with Innovation?
The Impact of Working with Families on the Development of the Most Vulnerable Children
Programs working with families through group visits and/or group sessions have shown significant impacts on children's development – both in the short term through cognitive and language improvements and in adulthood through improved academic and work performance. Conceptualizing and implementing programs of this type from scratch can be costly and challenging, especially … [Read more...] about The Impact of Working with Families on the Development of the Most Vulnerable Children
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & Early Childhood: How to innovate with impact?
Poverty is not just a lack of income: It is a multidimensional phenomenon comprising the satisfaction of multiple needs that are not necessarily related to financial resources. But, what does this have to do with Early Childhood Development? Although there are still knowledge gaps, the evidence is compelling: quality investments in early childhood are the most effective … [Read more...] about International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & Early Childhood: How to innovate with impact?