I am often told by my colleagues and friends that I am too harsh on myself and that I should have more self-compassion. I used to be quite unfamiliar with this concept. Self-compassion? Isn’t this a term people use to find excuses for themselves and be self-indulgent? … [Read more...] about Put on Your Oxygen Mask First: How Self-compassion Improves Child Development
Early Childhood Development
A Beginner’s Guide to Advocating for the Children
For many, January signifies an opportunity to reassess priorities, dream big, and create goals to better themselves and the world around them. New year’s resolutions require focus, passion, and commitment– all qualities found in an effective advocate. But advocating for quality early childhood development (ECD) programs for millions of children who remain in danger of not … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Advocating for the Children
Puppets that Teach Good Eating Habits
by Julia Johannsen and Michiko Tamashiro In District 8 of El Alto, Bolivia, 21% of children between the ages of 0 and 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition, according to an IDB study to be published in 2015. This is not the case for Edysson and Joycy, who are enjoying a happy and healthy childhood in the same predominantly Aymara, socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhood … [Read more...] about Puppets that Teach Good Eating Habits
A not so rare public policy
By Mary Young It was a Wednesday, the busiest day at the National Congress in Brazil. Voting, hearings, and testimonials were all in session. The corridors in the Camara dos Deputados beamed with activity as Parliamentarians greeted each other going in and out of sessions. Advocacy groups hovered outside the rooms, waiting for their turn. … [Read more...] about A not so rare public policy
Child Development: A Priority for the IDB
By Santiago Levy In recent years, many countries in the region have prioritized early childhood care on their public policy agendas. … [Read more...] about Child Development: A Priority for the IDB