When one thinks of ‘childhood adversity’ within the Jamaican context, exposure to violence is one of the first thoughts that comes to mind. And rightly so, when one considers how pervasive this phenomenon has become, whether [...]
"Play is more than just a childish pastime. It is an activity that engages the body and the senses, helping children develop skills, knowledge and values that lay the foundation for later learning and development." Watch [...]
Most parents, if not all, want their children to be intelligent. “Dem mus’ bright!” What many parents don’t realise is that they, themselves, have the power to increase their children’s learning potential just by making reading [...]
Daddy, daddy! Where are you? Don’t you want to see me grow? Don’t you want to be there for me? I need you, don’t you know? Don’t you want me to say some day, “I am [...]
We all know, whether intuitively or by research evidence, that early childhood development sets the foundation for the quality of life in adulthood. Knowing, then, the number and prevalence of children at risk of poor development [...]
INFOGRAPHIC: Impact of Interventions on Early Childhood Development Outcomes
More than 150 million children under the age of five in developing countries do not have access to early childhood education. Investing in early childhood development is one of the smartest investments a country can make.
