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Children develop a sense of trust in the world when their needs are met positively and consistently. Being sensitive and responsive to children strengthens relationships and positively influences development. Relationship is the essence of education. Loris Malaguzzi, Here are four things you can do to build trust with your child:, Develop a caring relationship with the child Babies need to become emotionally attached to the important people in their lives. Care for their physical health and safety; spend time and show affection to babies and young children. Cuddle, talk, play, sing and read to them. Everyday nurturing interactions strengthen attachment and stimulate brain…

How to talk to your child's school about bullying, School leaders and teachers are important allies for preventing and addressing bullying. Bullying often takes place in school classrooms and hallways, where teachers and administrators can intervene. But the classroom is also an ideal setting for educating children about bullying and its harmful consequences, and shaping a culture of respect and…, Know your rights, Children have the right to go to school and learn in safety. Schools and teachers play an important role in protecting children. The adults who oversee and work in educational settings have a duty to create environments that support and promote children’s dignity, development and protection.  These rights are explicitly written in the United…, Starting with prevention, How can I work with my child’s school to prevent bullying? Bullying prevention through the use of dedicated lessons, meetings and/or curriculum has been shown to effectively reduce bullying in schools. Here’s how you can talk to your child’s teacher about starting with prevention: Establish relationships with school employees. Get to know your…, Responding to bullying, How can I work with my child’s school if my child is being bullied? Do your research. Find out if the school has a response mechanism or policy in place for bullying. Make sure there is a support system for both your child and the child who is bullying.  Allow the school to take action. Allow schools to take responsibility for dealing with…, Take action, You can be a support system for your child and working with your local schools to make schools safer for students. Learn more:

Watching your child experience the physical and emotional pain of bullying or cyberbullying is heartbreaking.  Some parents are unsure where to begin to help protect their children from bullying and violence. Others may not know if their children are victims, bystanders or even perpetrators of harmful behaviours.  Here are some tips on how to…, Understanding the basics, What is bullying? You can usually identify bullying through the following three characteristics: intent, repetition, and power. A bully intends to cause pain, either through physical harm or hurtful words or behaviour, and does so repeatedly. Boys are more likely to experience physical bullying, while girls are more likely to experience…, Starting with prevention, How can I help prevent bullying in my child’s school? The first step to keeping your child safe, whether in-person or online, is making sure they know the issue.  Educate your children about bullying. Once they know what bullying is, your children will be able to identify it more easily, whether it is happening to them or someone else.  Talk…, Responding to bullying, What should I do if my child is being bullied or threatened? If you know your child is being bullied, there are several steps you can take to help them: Listen to your child openly and calmly. Focus on making them feel heard and supported, instead of trying to find the cause of the bullying or trying to solve the problem. Make sure they know that…, Take action, You can be a support system to your child and working with your school to change policies to prevent and address bullying. Learn more:

Through the approach of Pilot-Policy-Results at scale, UNICEF works to ensure that the rights of every child in China are realized.

UNICEF is there at every stage of a child's life to safeguard and promote their rights.

The nurturant qualities of the environments where children grow up, live and learn – parents, caregivers, family and community – will have the most significant impact on their development. Lori Irwin, Arjumand Siddiqi and Clyde Hertzman To make the most of these early years, loving and nurturing relationships with caregivers are important while…

Seven-year-old Xiaohua lives in a village in Dianjiang County, Chongqing in Southwest China. Seven-year-old Xiaohua lives in a village in Dianjiang County, Chongqing in Southwest China. When his father died of a disease four years ago, his mother left him with his grandparents, both in their 70s. A lack of parental care coupled with an…

Xiaolin is a 13-year-old boy from Dianjiang County, West China’s Chongqing. His father is a tradesman in the community who works with plaster and his mother does farm work and takes care of him and his two siblings. He was a shy boy and didn’t feel comfortable expressing himself. But that changed after inspiration struck at a UNICEF-supported…

When I signed up for the volunteer position at UNICEF China, I was hoping I could get my hands on some real social issues and make a difference right away. But to be honest, my experience wasn’t exactly that at the beginning. The office was hoping to improve its orientation process for new staff at the time, so I spent much time interviewing staff…

Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large. Fact 1: Breastfeeding for the first six months is crucial WHO…

Myths and truths about breastfeeding, 1. Myth? Breastfeeding is easy. The truth is while babies are born with the reflex to look for their mother’s breast, many mothers will still need to position their baby for breastfeeding and make sure their baby is correctly attached to the breast. Breastfeeding takes time and practice for both mothers and babies. Breastfeeding is also time…