Topic: Early-child-development

A chance to even the odds

A child’s destiny is heavily influenced by the lottery of socio-economic status and where they happen to grow up, but access to quality early learning can help even the odds for all Australian children. Each...Read more

03-06-2019|Comment|author: Megan O'Connell

It’s good to be a baby in Colorado, new report shows

A larger share of Colorado parents are reading and singing to their babies and toddlers than in most other states. A larger percentage of young children here are covered by health insurance and more get...Read more

05-03-2019|Comment|author: Ann Schimke

Telling stories using rhythmic gesture helps children improve their oral skills

For the first time, a study has shown that a brief training session with rhythmic gestures has immediate benefits for narrative discourse in children of 5 and 6 years of age. The study was recently...Read more

24-01-2019|Comment|author: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona

Study links childhood poverty to violent crime and self-harm

A new study shows that children growing up in poverty are seven times more likely to harm themselves and be involved in violent crimes as young adults. This research highlights the importance of providing child-friendly public...Read more

02-11-2018|2 comments|author: Julia Zvobgo