The programs are an outgrowth of the awareness of the importance of the first 3 years in a child’s intellectual, emotional ...

In a 26-year longitudinal study of children from low- and higher-income families in the United States, large gaps in life opportunities at home, childcare, school, afterschool, and in the neighborhood ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

Director of the Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Jaimie Monk has received funding from the Ministry of Social Development ...

The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.

Objectives This paper examines the differential impact of responsive parenting and nutrition interventions on early child ...