Washington, D.C. — Social and economic policy are not often considered directly related to early childhood development. However, a recent series from the Center for American Progress details how ...

The World Bank drives early childhood development globally through financing, policy, and partnerships to boost health, learning, and equity.

Just over half of parents surveyed have seen a negative impact on their child’s social-emotional development during the pandemic. Credit: Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report ...

Ready Readers volunteers visit classrooms in low-income communities to read aloud to young children, which can help build early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten. Studies show that ...

Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's ...

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During this period, roughly covering ages 3 to 5, a child’s personality, interests, and social orientation begin to come into focus, but parents should keep in mind that personality traits, personal ...