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
International Literacy Day: Opening Doors to Reading
Pilar is one and a half. She doesn’t know the names of certain objects and pictures, she struggles to follow basic directions, and she appears curious but unable to make out what’s being asked to her. Would you believe me if I told you that a book can help improve her skills? … [Read more...] about International Literacy Day: Opening Doors to Reading
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
How Come Manolo Doesn’t Go to Preschool?
Subscribe to the IDB´s First Steps Blog to stay up-to-date with the latest publications and discussions on child development. by Patricia Jara A few days ago, I met Paulina in an electronics store. She made the comment that it was her last day of work; she quit so she could take care of Manolo, her three-year-old son. Paulina, her husband and their son live in a tiny … [Read more...] about How Come Manolo Doesn’t Go to Preschool?