Blog
Read the selected insights, thoughts and experiences of our staff and partners.
The Netherlands is ready for a reset of the childcare system
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
Support women for better early childhood development outcomes
Psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott once said: “There is no such thing as a baby... There is a baby and someone.” What he meant was that babies do not exist in isolation. Read more
How can our cities be better prepared for epidemics?
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to rethink economies, delivery of social benefits, business models, and even the way we work and live. It is time to think about how… Read more
We must prevent a post-COVID 'carmageddon'. Here's how
We live in turbulent times. The gap between the world we want and the world we see feels simultaneously closer and more distant. COVID-19 represents an unparalleled global public health… Read more
What have our 50 years of experience in Early Childhood taught us about scaling?
A few ideas and lessons learned from Bernard van Leer Foundation’s experience. Read more
Young Explorers (the making of): How video can encourage empathy for toddlers
A deeper look at the Young Explorers short film project reveals some larger questions about how we view early childhood, and the power of film in bringing those questions to… Read more
Resources for Caregivers and Practitioners Caring for Babies and Toddlers During Covid-19
A selection of ideas and resources for people caring for babies and toddlers, and for programs that are seeking to adapt the way they support families during this time of… Read more
5 key takeaways from the Urban95 Festival
On December 2, 2019, over seventy city leaders, planners, designers and thinkers from around the world committed to making cities better for babies, toddlers and caregivers, gathered in Rotterdam for… Read more
Walking with Amadou: Creative Advocacy to Improve Dakar's Urban Environment for Children Ages 0–3
Inspired by the Bernard Van Leer Foundation's Urban95 project, ImagiNation Afrika wondered what it would be like to see Dakar from the point of view of a 3-year-old. Armed with… Read more
Empathy tools for urban leaders and designers
For Urban95, everything starts with empathy and data. One of the first challenges is that urban planners and designers don’t necessarily see or think about the particular needs of young… Read more