Care is a universal need. All of us have received and will receive care at some point in life: in early childhood and later in life due to aging, illness, or potential disability. However, the responsibility for providing care falls primarily on women, who in Latin America and the Caribbean account for 71% of the hours dedicated to caring for others (including both children and … [Read more...] about Care Work Is Also Work: Recognizing and Valuing Women’s Role in Care
child development
Growing Up Is Not the Same as Developing: Definitions to Enhance Comprehensive Development in Childhood
We grow as part of a biological process, but growing is not the same as developing. Growth refers to physical changes, such as height or weight, which can be measured by certain standards. Development, on the other hand, is a complex process, involving biological, psychological and social changes, which influence later stages of life. With 43% of children under five at risk of … [Read more...] about Growing Up Is Not the Same as Developing: Definitions to Enhance Comprehensive Development in Childhood
How Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Long-Term Development and What We Can Do to Prevent Their Effects
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—such as neglect, physical or emotional maltreatment, abuse, abandonment, or witnessing domestic violence—are more common than one might think. Since they were first studied in 1998, research has shown that, for example, 6 out of 10 people in the United States experienced at least one adverse experience before turning 18. Without adequate … [Read more...] about How Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Long-Term Development and What We Can Do to Prevent Their Effects
Yoxana Serpa’s Story: How a Migrant Mother’s Mental Health Protects Her Children’s Future
Like almost three million Venezuelans, Yoxana Serpa arrived in Colombia in search of a better future. Leaving her homeland, her job and her family, drained many emotions and involved falling and getting up on her feet to keep moving forward. However, the challenges she faced do not begin with migration; they begin long before, with the relationship she had with her father and … [Read more...] about Yoxana Serpa’s Story: How a Migrant Mother’s Mental Health Protects Her Children’s Future
Shaping the Future of Childhood: Two Key Pillars to Improve Child Development in Ecuador
"My son came here unable to speak. He wouldn't talk, he wouldn't share. He went through a total change. He is an open, cheerful, fun child today," Alexandra tells us excitedly. She is one of the mothers who takes her son to the Child Development Center (CDI) in Ibarra, Ecuador, every morning. It is a free service that is a great help for her son's upbringing and … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of Childhood: Two Key Pillars to Improve Child Development in Ecuador