Early childhood development

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…

The first 1,000 days of life are when a child’s brain develops most rapidly. Research shows that providing your child with the right nutrition, stimulation and protection during this period — or EAT, PLAY, LOVE eat, play, love  —is one of the most effective ways to improve a child’s social and emotional skills, cognitive abilities and well-being.…, Paid parental leave policy in China, The Special Provisions of State Council states that mothers are entitled to 98 days paid maternity leave after they give birth. Because provincial regulations vary, some parents may be entitled to even more parental leave (either paid, partly paid, or unpaid) than required by national law. Knowing how much paid parental leave you have and, more…, Childcare for working parents, For parents, nothing is more important than knowing your child is taken care of while you’re at work. Leaving your child in a childcare centre that can take care of your child’s needs is one way to get the best care for your child. While more and more businesses and companies are now considering setting up childcare spaces or centres in the…, Breastfeeding workplace policy in China, After they return to work, mothers are entitled to 1 hour of paid breastfeeding breaks every day until their child turns 1. This hour can be availed of as a whole or broken down into smaller units (for example, two breastfeeding breaks of 30 minutes each). Having a space where you can breastfeed is also important so if your workplace does not have…

Beijing, 24 June 2019 – This June, for UNICEF’s first-ever global Parenting Month, we are celebrating caregivers for all that they do and are recognizing that the earliest years with children are chaotic and crazy, joyful, messy and rewarding all at once. Instead of striving for ‘perfect moments’ or trying to be the ‘perfect parent’, UNICEF…

The first two to three years of life have a profound effect on children’s future – on their health, their happiness, their ability to learn in school, and even the amount of money they can earn as adults. Studies on brain development have shown that the human brain is a made up of a complex interplay of neural connections that begins before birth…

Parenting is not about perfection, Provide the protection, stimulation and nutrition to children, Parenting is hard work, 17 million children in China under the age of 5 do not reach their full potential because of early adversities related to poverty, health, nutrition and care.  Between birth and the age of five, children’s brains grow rapidly, developing the social, emotional, and intellectual skills needed to acquire and understand knowledge, form beliefs, make…, Tell government and business leaders how they can support you as a parent., The results will be shared with government and business leaders at UNICEF’s Redesigning the Workplace of the Future: Sharing Responsibility for Family-Friendly Policies summit on 19 July 2019. Back to top, With every hug and every kiss, every meal and every game, you can help your baby develop in so many ways., Back to top, Expert advice on parenting, Parents want to do best by their children, but often do not have the information, time or support they need to give children the best start in life. Our guide to parenting has the most accurate and up-to-date information on raising a happy and healthy child. Children play at a kindergarten in Tongren County, Guizhou Province, in 2018. Back to top

Providing children with opportunities to develop fully may well be the most important contribution that can be made to the human species. Satisfactory child development, especially in the first years of life, helps to maximize children's likelihood of getting an education and becoming fully active citizens who are able to cope with the…

We aim to make sure that all children enjoy early learning opportunities. 2018年9月

WHAT WE MEAN BY INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Early childhood development, or ECD, is about the ‘whole child' – the physical, social, emotional, cognitive thinking and language progression of each young individual. We now know that there is an early window of opportunity to provide the nourishment, stimulation, vaccinations and security…

NEW YORK, 10 January 2017 – UNICEF today launched # EarlyMomentsMatter , a new campaign supported by the LEGO Foundation to drive increased awareness about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child's life and the impact of early experiences on the developing brain. The campaign kicks off with #EatPlayLove – a digital and print initiative…

Lang Lang, United Nations Messenger of Peace and pianist, greets children during a recent visit to Fuli Taoyuan Kindergarten on the fringe of Beijing in May 2014. Lang Lang, United Nations Messenger of Peace and pianist, greets children during a recent visit to Fuli Taoyuan Kindergarten on the fringe of Beijing in May 2014. Dring the visit to the…

Beijing, 10 June 2015 – Ma Yili, one of China's leading actresses and UNICEF China Special Advocate for Breastfeeding and  Early Child Development  has joined with UNICEF to promote the importance of e giving every child the best opportunities for early childhood development though a social media campaign that has already reached many parents and…