#early-childhood-development

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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

What Divorce Does to Children's Development: New Insights

A divorce is seldom easy-not for the couple that divorces, but also not for their children (if they have any). However, past psychological research on how divorce affects children's development was often conducted in small cohorts of volunteers and showed conflicting results. Moreover, it typically focused on older children. Therefore, large studies in younger children are needed to get robust and trustworthy insights on how divorce affects early child development.
Relationships
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Two-child benefit limit has no significant impact' on youngster's early development

Scrapping the controversial two-child benefit limit would reduce child poverty but not necessarily help with a youngster's early development and their readiness for school, a new report has suggested. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) concluded that the policy, which anti-poverty campaigners have repeatedly criticised, has no statistically significant impact on the proportion of children in England achieving what is known as a good level of development by age five.
UK politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How nonprofits are turning to storytelling to bring more donations

"It's never been about me," said Eggleton, adding that participating in the "Nevertheless: The Women Changing the World" documentary series on YouTube was her way of honoring her late mother, Geraldine, who inspired her to speak out and help others in her community.
Fundraising
Fundraising
fromFortune
1 month ago

Funding cuts force nonprofits into influencer territory on YouTube, podcasts: 'Storytelling is how we're able to draw people in'

Nonprofits are increasing investment in high-quality storytelling and documentary production to humanize issues and strengthen donor engagement and funding.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

5 Proven Benefits Of Play

Early childhood unstructured play is essential for healthy brain development and should be actively encouraged and prescribed by pediatricians to support learning and development.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Left My 4-Year-Old Alone for a Few Minutes. When I Returned, I Found Her in a Terrifying State.

Prevent a young child's risky attempts to 'fly' by immediate removal of props, demonstrating injury risk, and supervising until belief fades.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Are 'COVID kindergarteners' ready for school?

Children born in 2020 are entering kindergarten after pandemic-era isolation, raising concerns about lasting developmental impacts and parental anxiety during school transitions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It is this government's moral mission to give every child in Britain the best start in life | Bridget Phillipson

Jenna found support through local family support services, essential for breastfeeding advice and creating a playgroup for her son, reaffirming her parenting journey.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Children's Museum of Manhattan, WIN unveil interactive learning hub at Brooklyn family shelter * Brooklyn Paper

The collaboration between WIN and CMOM aims to support homeless children with educational resources.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

With childcare among the top issues for Bay Area residents, providers celebrate $209 million passed by Alameda County

Alameda County's Measure C promotes $209.6 million investment in child care, advocating necessity amid financial difficulties faced by providers and families.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is expanding mental health care for families of infants to strengthen bonds and address critical developmental needs.
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