“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
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