By Xiomara Alemán Just 15 minutes after she came into this world, Verónica heard her very first classical harp concert in the hospital. After this first encounter with music, the newborn and her family members were invited to participate in Programa Nuevos Integrantes, an innovative project to support the early development of Venezuelan children from low-income homes. … [Read more...] about Concert Musician in Diapers
Educating Through Play
By Vital Didonet Kindergartens and preschools have a distinguishing feature that differentiates them from primary schools: they’re places where children play. … [Read more...] about Educating Through Play
Mommy, Read Me a Story
I remember being really surprised when the pediatrician gave me a children’s story at my daughter’s appointment a few months ago. Since then, every time we’ve gone back for check-ups, the doctor has given us a new story, and we’ve talked about the importance of reading and how to promote interest in books in a child who’s barely six months old. But why the emphasis on reading … [Read more...] about Mommy, Read Me a Story
Pumps at work: lessons from Obamacare
I wanted to share with our readers two encouraging recent pieces of news from the US that demonstrates a commitment towards building more friendly workplaces for mothers. The first is that through “Obamacare” (within the Affordable Care Act) there is a provision requiring insurance companies to cover breast pumps and visits to lactation consultants at no cost to the patient. … [Read more...] about Pumps at work: lessons from Obamacare
I Don’t Want to Go to the Doctor
By Carolina Freire Few of us have fond memories of going to the doctor when we were young; however, if we add in a dark, cramped office lacking the proper equipment, the visit can turn into a nightmare for any child. Panama has 152 health centers that provide early stimulation services to improve the cognitive, physical and social development of children in their first … [Read more...] about I Don’t Want to Go to the Doctor