2022

Case
Executive education course furthers use of behavioural science in early childhood
How can leaders in early childhood apply ideas from behavioural science to encourage more parents and practitioners to adopt and sustain positive…
Research report
Early Childhood in Israel: Selected Research Findings 2022
This report provides an overview of the status of early childhood in Israel in 2022 for policymakers and practitioners.
Announcement
Netherlands campaign aims to activate social networks around new parents
Come round with a hot meal, offer to take a baby’s older siblings out to the playground for an hour, or simply…
Announcement
Parenting book launched in Jordan
Last month saw the launch of a new book on parenting in Jordan, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation along with…
Story
Finding the time to play outdoors
The evidence is clear: outdoor play supports children’s socio-emotional, cognitive and physical development, especially during the first 1,000 days. It establishes positive…
Case
India’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge helps cities to support families
The Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge is a three-year initiative working with selected Indian cities to pilot and scale ways to improve urban life…
Story
Advancing early childhood with the launch of Paalan 1000
On 16 August 2022, torrential downpours failed to deter a passionate group of people from the central Ministry of Health and Family…
Announcement
India launches new parent-coaching campaign and app
Paalan 1000 is a new programme recently launched in India by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, with support from the Bernard…
Q & A
A good start for all children requires whole-system collaboration
Cecilia Vaca Jones shares her reflections on how philanthropy and government can learn from each other and work together.
Story
Online learning exchange “Starting Strong”: Latest scientific insights on why and how we should invest in the early years
Why is investing in the early years – and especially the first 1,000 days – so important? It was with great pleasure…
Story
Encouraging Arab families in Jaffa to read with their toddlers
An evaluation of the Jaffa Reads initiative, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Urban95 programme in Tel Aviv-Yafo, shows that it…
Story
São Paulo families get new play spaces and safer roads
In two areas of São Paulo – Jardim Lapena and São Rafael – young children and caregivers are enjoying renovated public areas…