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Primeros Pasos: Favorite Articles of 2024

December 13, 2024 por Comité Primeros Pasos Leave a Comment


Another year is ending, and it’s time to reflect. For us at the Primeros Pasos Editorial Committee, this means reviewing which articles were the most read throughout the year, which sparked the most comments, and what topics drew the most interest. After all, looking back at what we’ve accomplished helps us plan ahead with better insights, ensuring we continue offering relevant and inspiring content that places early childhood at the heart of our reflections.

We invite you to read—or reread—the most visited articles of 2024 and share in the comments what you’d like to see in the year ahead. Happy New Year!

What Children Need to Grow Up Healthy and Happy in 2024

What are the keys to enhancing the comprehensive development of young children? How can we nurture their learning? We explored the importance of play, affection, environment, and nutrition, providing key data on each of these aspects. If you haven’t read it yet, this is your sign to check it out!

Extreme Heat and Its Impact on Early Childhood Development: How to Protect the Youngest?

One of the most pressing concerns recently has been climate change, and our readers agree. In one of the year’s most-read articles, the IDB’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Social Protection teams analyzed the effects of extreme heat on pregnant women and young children. The article also suggests strategies to mitigate these impacts. With summer approaching in the Southern Hemisphere, we invite you to read it and prepare for the heat.

What Is the Situation of Early Childhood in Mexico?

Together with Maripina Menéndez, Aranzazu Alonso, and David Calderón, we explored the challenges and progress Mexico faces regarding poverty and early childhood. We shared data on gaps, early education service coverage, and the quality of interactions, while also examining solutions to further strengthen early childhood in the country and the region. A great read for those looking to connect, learn, and share insights about early childhood. Don’t miss it!

What Do Fathers Do? Five Findings on the Role of Fathers in Early Childhood

More and more interventions aim to enhance caregivers’ involvement with their children, but most of these efforts target mothers. In this article, David Evans and Pamela Jakiela ask: What about fathers? How much do they contribute to young children’s development, and how effective have initiatives been in helping them do more? Find the answers in this blog post.

How to Apply Behavioral Economics to Early Childhood? Some Experiences from the Region

It’s not just economists who are interested in how people make decisions—this has become an obsession for many disciplines that now recognize the growing contribution of behavioral change approaches to policies and programs. Behavioral economics has gained prominence in social agendas worldwide, and early childhood is no exception. Don’t miss this article, where the IDB’s ECD team delves into regional experiences.

Do you have a favorite article? What early childhood development topics would you like to learn more about in 2025? We read you!


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