National Institute for Early Education Research

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The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development. However, 181.9 million children—almost three quarters of children aged 3-4 years old in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs)—lack adequate support for their healthy development. In a new The Lancet Series, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on increasing children’s access to high-quality early childhood care and education, and aligned programming to ensure: - Continuity of parenting and caregiver support, - Attention to adequate nutrition, - Access to healthcare, - Universal developmental screenings followed by the necessary referral & support services, - Financial support, - Engagement and support for caregivers by all sectors. As Justin van Fleet at Theirworld, communicates in his response to the series, "the real cost is inaction, leaving 190 million children without the support they need". https://lnkd.in/eyQjQR-s Download the Series papers: 1️⃣ https://hubs.li/Q02Y46Gs0 2️⃣ https://hubs.li/Q02Y4zZ00 #Next1000Days #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #EarlyYears #NurturingCare Catherine Draper, Günther Fink

A recent study by Helen F. Dodd and Kathryn Hesketh highlights the importance of outdoor and adventurous play for young children’s physical and mental health. However, access to play opportunities varies significantly. 🔍 Key Findings: Preschool-aged children in rural areas and with outdoor space at home play more outdoors. Children from minority backgrounds and girls are less likely to engage in outdoor play. These disparities in access may contribute to health inequalities. We need equitable, high-quality play spaces for ALL children. https://lnkd.in/ewyUGCWB For more insights on preschool children’s play, check out NIEER’s study on State Policies and Guidance Relating to Outdoor and Nature-Based Experiences in Preschool here, https://lnkd.in/g7xD7jpd #EarlyChildhood #OutdoorPlay #HealthEquity #InclusivePlay #ECE #EarlyYears

The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development. However, 181.9 million children—almost three quarters of children aged 3-4 years old in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs)—lack adequate support for their healthy development. In a new Lancet Series, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on increasing children’s access to high quality early childhood care and education, to ensure children in the next 1000 days receive: - Continuity of parenting and caregiver support - Attention to adequate nutrition - Access to healthcare - Universal developmental screenings followed by the necessary referral & support services - Financial support - Engagement and support for caregivers by all sectors Read the Series papers: 1️⃣ https://hubs.li/Q02Y46Gs0 2️⃣ https://hubs.li/Q02Y4zZ00 Figure: Developmental outcomes and inputs of nurturing care in the next 1000 days.

Very excited to have collaborated with other 27 authors on this effort: The Lancet Series on Early Childhood Development and The Next 1000 Days! 🚨Paper 1 shows that the next 1,000 days are a window of opportunity to promote healthy development. Yet, only 62 million children (25·4%) currently receive adequate nurturing care, leaving 181·9 million children exposed to risks that threaten their healthy development. https://lnkd.in/ebpcmsgB 💡Paper 2 shows that the cost of inaction is high. Failing to invest in early childhood care & education could cost 8–19x more than implementing it. https://lnkd.in/eHjj6ErY 🙌 With recommendations for policies, programming and science-based innovation to promote early childhood development globally. Linked Comment: https://lnkd.in/eQgdyX4B #NurturingCare #Next1000days #ECE With Catherine Draper, Günther Fink, Aisha Yousafzai, Claudia Vazquez, Emily Gustafsson-Wright, Sarah Osborne, Jorge Cuartas, Mark J. Lambiris, Dana Charles McCoy, Florencia Lopez Boo, Jere Behrman, Raquel Bernal, Jelena Obradović, Sunil Bhopal, Jane Fisher, Joshua Jeong, Sonja Klingberg, Kate Milner, Lauren Pisani, PhD, Aditi Roy, Jonathan Seiden, Christopher Sudfeld, Stephanie Wrottesley, Anthony Okely, Mark Tremblay,Joan Lombardi

The next 1,000 days: A vital opportunity for nurturing care Building on the first 1,000 days of life, the period from age two to five is a crucial but often overlooked window for providing children with nurturing care. Defined as the integration of health, nutrition, safety, responsive care-giving and early learning, nurturing care lays the foundation for children's long-term health and development. A new The Lancet series, with contributions from Swiss TPH, shows that nearly 182 million children aged three to four in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) currently lack access to adequate care, putting their healthy development at risk. In addition, less than one in three children in this age group are enrolled in early childhood care and education (ECCE) programmes, despite 80% of interventions to promote healthy development taking place in such settings. The series shows that providing one year of ECCE to all children would cost, on average, less than 0.15% of LMICs' current gross domestic product, with a potential return on investment of 8-19 times the cost of implementation. To ensure the healthy development of every child, the series calls for increased investment and provides actionable recommendations. Find the series' papers here: The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children: https://lnkd.in/dgpsQ7qa The cost of not investing in the next 1000 days: implications for policy and practice: https://lnkd.in/d8tmT5Af #ChildHealth #ChildCare Günther Fink, University of Basel, Rutgers Graduate School of Education, Universidad de 'San Andrés', The Brookings Institution, New York University, Universidad de Los Andes, Harvard University, Inter-American Development Bank, University of Pennsylvania, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Wollongong, University of Ottawa, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aga Khan University, Georgetown University, Stanford Center on Early Childhood, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

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The next 1,000 days—ages 2 to 5—are a pivotal time for building on early childhood development. During this period, quality programs can shape a child’s future, fostering healthy growth and learning. Explore the latest Lancet Series to learn how these efforts create lifelong benefits. Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) 📖 Read Lancet series here: https://lnkd.in/efpMhYzU #Next1000Days #ECCE #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears

Just Released!🌍 The next 1,000 days (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development, setting children on a path to healthy growth and learning. This new Lancet Series explores how quality early childhood programs can create lasting benefits. 📖 Read Lancet series here: https://lnkd.in/efpMhYzU #Next1000Days #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #InvestInChildren #LeadingSDG4

In one day, The New Lancet Series: Early Childhood Development and the Next 1,000 Days Launches! This study examines the cost of inaction for children in this age group. Learn why this developmental period is essential in our launch webinar on November 19 at 8:00 AM ET. Launched in partnership with Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN). Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dPjG6-nZ #Next1000Days #ECCE #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears

Policy Fellowship Opportunity: Become a State Placement Fellow! The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is offering an incredible opportunity for experienced child development researchers to spend 1-2 years in state agencies. This fellowship connects research and policy to create evidence-based child and family policies. The fellowship aims to: 🔹 Increase evidence-based policymaking in key areas impacting children and families. 🔹 Grow the number of researchers with the policy skills to make an impact. 🔹 Build a strong network bridging developmental science, state policymaking, and practice. If you're passionate about shaping the future of child and family policy, apply today! https://lnkd.in/eCEBkBGu #ChildDevelopment #PolicyFellowship #EvidenceBasedPolicy #EarlyChildhood #ResearchAndPolicy #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChildAndFamilyPolicy #PolicyImpact