We know that the first years of life are crucial to the development of children. We also know that, without the right ...

Children's play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually ...

The World Bank works with many partners to improve children’s development around the world. Through the Early Learning Partnership (ELP), the World Bank is working with a range of bilateral partners ...

MANILA, Philippines - A new law, Republic Act No. 12199, or the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act, was signed by President Marcos on May 8. I’d like to share the key features ...

Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new UCLA Health research points to an important underlying process ...

Physical activity in early childhood, ... For example, physical activity was associated with a 30% lower risk of any ... by influencing brain health and development, or indirect-for example, ...

World Health Day 2025 emphasizes universal access to quality healthcare with the theme 'My Health, My Right'. The article highlights the crucial aspects of early childhood nutrition, its long-term ...

Childhood Physical Fitness as a Predictor of Cognition and Mental Health in Adolescence: The PANIC Study. Sports Medicine , 2024; DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02107-z Cite This Page : ...

For example, studies have shown that high levels of maternal stress during pregnancy can impact a child’s emotional development, making them more prone to anxiety and emotional dysregulation ...

Precocious puberty refers to the early development of secondary sex characteristics. In girls, this is before the age of 8-years-old. Photograph by SDI Productions, Getty Images ...