Evidence-based science has shown the importance of parental programs to promote early child development like the Reach Up program from Jamaica. Even though the studies have demonstrated relevant effect sizes in overall childhood development, we still need to understand how to transfer and scale up those interventions across countries, especially now with the current pandemic, … [Read more...] about Four Steps to Adapt a Child Development Program in Times of COVID-19
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An Innovative Childhood Development Program against Adversity in Boa Vista, Brazil
A large body of research has shown the long-term effects of early life adversity. A nurturing and stimulating environment is essential for healthy child development and can reduce the harmful effects of risk factors related to poverty and lack of parental resources. Parental programs to promote nurturing environments such as the home-based Reach Up, program originally developed … [Read more...] about An Innovative Childhood Development Program against Adversity in Boa Vista, Brazil
Brasil vai criar uma lei sobre a primeira infância
Por Francisco Ochoa O Congresso do Brasil criará um marco legal para garantir a sustentabilidade das políticas para a primeira infância, que ganharam importância nos últimos anos nos programas federais, estaduais e municipais. Este é o principal acordo resultante do seminário "Marco Legal da Primeira Infância", realizado na semana de 15 de abril, em Brasília, com a … [Read more...] about Brasil vai criar uma lei sobre a primeira infância