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The evidence is clear: outdoor play supports children’s socio-emotional, cognitive and physical development, especially during the first 1,000 days. It establishes positive habits that can prevent obesity later in childhood. Read more

On 16 August 2022, torrential downpours failed to deter a passionate group of people from the central Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), state health missions from nearly 20… Read more

Cecilia Vaca Jones shares her reflections on how philanthropy and government can learn from each other and work together. Read more

Why is investing in the early years – and especially the first 1,000 days – so important? It was with great pleasure that we welcomed Professor Tessa Roseboom into our… Read more

If you could experience your city from an elevation of 95 cm – the average height of a three-year-old – what would you change? This is an important mental exercise… Read more

The mental health of mothers, fathers and other caregivers is critical for a child's development, especially in the earliest years. From birth to age 3, the brain develops more rapidly… Read more

I have been a cycling activist for eight years. For the last three of those years I have also been a mother, and enjoyed riding a bike with my daughter… Read more

The World Health Organization advises mothers to exclusively breastfeed their newborn babies for at least 6 months. In the Netherlands, a recent assessment of breastfeeding practices showed that 69% of… Read more

Despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Happy Child Programme (Criança Feliz) is positively perceived by Brazilian caregivers, who continue to be supported by the initiative via visits… Read more

The last word has not yet been said about the childcare system in the Netherlands. Elections are approaching and many political parties are proposing significant change, from completely free and… Read more