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Caregiver sensitivity and stimulation in ECE during the first 5 years might be key levers for it throughout children’s educational careers, especially for children from low-income backgrounds. [...]

History is repeating itself and the stakes could not be higher for American families. They remain stuck with outdated policies. [Brad Wilson – Care, 17 October 2023.] READ MORE

Intergenerational poverty is a weight on the backs of millions of Americans, keeping many from achieving their full potential, for their own benefit and that of society.  [Greg J. Duncan and [...]

In 2022, close to 8 million children living in cities in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, meaning that over one-quarter of children living in urban areas experienced these [...]

Given the risks of economic hardship to family functioning and subsequent health, UN member nations should consider implementing anti-poverty policies to promote strong families.

High-quality childcare can improve children’s development, raise family income and boost productivity – but there can be negative effects from low-quality provision.

A similar share say they have struggled to pay for health care their family needed. [Dana Braga – Pew Research Center, 7 December 2022.] READ MORE

The pandemic has brought millions of children more face-to-face with challenges ranging from lost health insurance and bare pantries to the threat of homelessness due to eviction or foreclosure. [...]

In search of flexibility and autonomy, knowledge workers say the ability to be their own boss is a main driver for joining the freelance economy. [Paro News, 25 January 2022.] READ MORE

This study demonstrates the causal impact of a poverty reduction intervention on early childhood brain activity. [Sonya V. Troller-Renfreea et al. – PNAS, 1 February 2022.] READ MORE