It’s been in the headlines everywhere that early childhood is the most important developmental stage. But, what is the evidence? … [Read more...] about The sooner, the better
Women’s issues
By Susan Kolodin In rural Guatemala, most men say that pregnancy and birth are “women’s issues” and therefore not necessarily within their decision-making authority. On the other hand, most women declare that their husbands are the ones who decide about where to have the delivery because they are the ones who authorize a domestic expenditure. Although this might seem … [Read more...] about Women’s issues
A better start is needed
By Priya Anaokar In developing countries, at least 219 million children under the age of 5 fail to reach their cognitive and socio-emotional potential because of poverty, poor health and nutrition, and non-stimulating care, as reported by the Global Child Development Group (GCDG) … [Read more...] about A better start is needed
Today´s Oliver Twist
By Charles A. Nelson Have you heard about this poor boy Oliver Twist who endured a miserable existence in a child institution in the early 19th century and decided to escape to lead a better life? Well, it’s just a story the famous author Charles Dickens wrote in 1838, but child institutions are more than just a story. For many children they are a reality they have to … [Read more...] about Today´s Oliver Twist
Little Scientists
By Samuel Berlinski It is undisputed that children, from birth to the start of formal schooling, need to be stimulated in order to develop their motor, socio-emotional and cognitive skills. But how should preschool-age children be cognitively stimulated? And at the same time, how structured should that experience be? … [Read more...] about Little Scientists