“The debate between nature-nurture… is over“, rightly established UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan in a new article of the The Lancet published last week. … [Read more...] about The brain and child development policies: the beauty and the beast?
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We’ve Found the Cure-all for Leftist and Rightist Governments
In recent years, several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have very clearly expressed, through their democratic processes, a political preference for equity. It is quite interesting to note that, along with hopes for increased economic growth, countries such as Peru and Chile are looking to reform their policies in favor of social inclusion. With that said, what … [Read more...] about We’ve Found the Cure-all for Leftist and Rightist Governments
There Is a Stranger in My House! The Impact of Home Visit Programs
by Florencia Lopez Boo and Jane Leer(*) My 3-year old son is starting pre-kinder and it is now a requirement of the public school system in Washington, DC (DCPS) to do home visits to all prospective students. That is how I had my first home visit ever, woo-hoo! The two teachers came along, asked a few questions but, mostly, they established a great connection with my … [Read more...] about There Is a Stranger in My House! The Impact of Home Visit Programs
Anemic Meat-eaters
Subscribe to the IDB´s First Steps Blog to keep up-to-date with the latest publications and discussions on child development. by Rita Sorio* The prevalence of anemia in the Americas has been estimated at 29.3%. Ironically, in Uruguay, a country known for its high red meat consumption, the prevalence of anemia in children exceeds this average. According to data from the … [Read more...] about Anemic Meat-eaters
Innovation, Monetary Incentives and Services for Children
by Carolina González Acero Peru has an innovative plan to provide monetary incentives to the regions of the country that guarantee health care coverage and nutrition services for children. … [Read more...] about Innovation, Monetary Incentives and Services for Children