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The critical link between early childhood development and a parent’s mental health
The mental health of mothers, fathers and other caregivers is critical for a child’s development, especially in the earliest years. From birth…
News
Countdown 2030: new data dashboard will raise awareness of child and caregiver mental health
Countdown 2030, which launched earlier this week, is a new online dashboard that collates data on mental health by country. The Bernard…
Report
Countdown Global Mental Health 2030: Using Data to Inform Action
This report sets the vision to provide the first independent, multi-stakeholder monitoring and accountability collaboration for mental health.
Toolkit
Early Years Starter Kit
This toolkit combines extensive ideas and guidance for taking early years action at the municipal and national level.
Policy brief
The Early Years: Air Pollution
This policy brief captures what we know, why it matters, and what policymakers can do about air pollution.
News
New guidance for cities on cycling for babies, toddlers and caregivers
Cycling Cities for Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers is a new publication of BYCS, an Amsterdam-based social enterprise, and the Bernard van Leer…
Report
Cycling Cities for Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers
This report captures the positive connection between cycling and early childhood (0-3 years old) development.
Corporate Publications
Annual Report 2020
This report illustrates our impact in 2020, capturing what we achieved and what we learnt.
Toolkit
Urban95 Starter Kit
This toolkit is an excellent starting point for city leaders and urban professionals to understand the value of investing in babies, toddlers…
Policy brief
The Early Years: Parental Leave
This policy brief presents the evidence for the benefits of paid parental leave and policy solutions to promote it.
Story
Support women for better early childhood development outcomes
Psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott once said: “There is no such thing as a baby… There is a baby and someone.” What he meant…
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2020
This edition gathers global leaders and experts calling for prioritisation of young children, families and frontline workers amid COVID-19.