Health

Early Childhood Matters
Small Children, Big Cities
With the world rapidly urbanising, more and more childhoods are being lived in big cities. This ECM explores issues ranging from playground…
Early Childhood Matters
Children of Seasonal Migrant Workers
This issue of Early Childhood Matters focuses on an almost invisible population – people who migrate seasonally in search of work, and…
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Early Childhood in Focus
This collection compiles compelling, evidence-based research and analysis on topics relevant for anyone working with and for young children and families.
Early Childhood Matters
Community Violence and Young Children: Making Space for Hope
This edition of Early Childhood Matters looks at the effects of community violence on young children.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Healthy Environments
This eighth edition in the series draws attention to the child’s physical environment, exploring urban environments as well as spaces designed specifically…
Early Childhood Matters
Living Conditions: The Influence on Young Children’s Health
This edition of Early Childhood Matters explores the links between the living conditions that children grow up in and their health and…
Early Childhood Matters
Hidden violence: Protecting young children at home
Violence against young children is often hidden from view when it takes place in the home and the family. Articles in this…
Early Childhood Matters
Young Children in Cities: Challenges and Opportunities
This edition of Early Childhood Matters looks at young children’s experiences of growing up in urban settings.