"Babies don’t just need to hear #language, they need to participate in language too.. Whilst they may only be able to say sounds like “ga,” “ba,” & “da,” they benefit from having these sounds repeated back to them in what are called conversational turns" theconversation.com/parents-play-a…

“If we change the beginning of the story, we change the whole story”. Raffi Cavoukian, The Beginning of Life

A child learns that one can be loved without being perfect. That feeling of unconditional love, of being able to repair negative interactions, of being mindful of your own emotions and those around you—that’s a wonderful foundation for a child, with their parents’ guidance,

Millions of mothers around the world suffer with #mentalhealth issues, but the right interventions can help them and their developing child onto a healthy track. Read our policy brief on #MaternalMentalHealth: bernardvanleer.org/app/uploads/20… #WorldMentalHealthDay

Eswatini are you listening

Happy#dayofthegirl! It’s time we encourage girls to pursue their dreams, uplift their self-esteem and celebrate all their talents. unwo.men/B37m50wH7jM #GenerationEquality

Children who have access to high quality #earlychildhood programs lead healthier and more productive lives. Here is why we need to pay more attention to the early childhood workforce ➡️ ow.ly/Dg0r50wFpoC

Poor maternal, paternal & caregiver mental health can really affect child development - emotionally, mentally and even physically, e.g...... 👇#mentalhealth #maternalmentalhealth

BBC News - Infants' brains attuned to baby talk and nursery rhymes bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

It's cancer awareness month, SNECD will be having a sensitization or cancer awareness on the 30th of October at Info Centre - Lamvelase in Manzini starting at 1330hrs. Please come and join us, hope to see you there. " Knowing it exists is not enough. Get informed pass it on."

“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” (Rabindranath Tagore). What could be any more true for those working in ECD! #Teachers #Children #ECD

Every day, childcare workers, preschool teachers, health & social workers etc are making a difference for young children. How can gov'ts support them? Join EC_Workforce's expert panel live or via weblink next Wed 6 Nov in DC. @BvLFoundation @Esther_BvL …erspectivesecworkforce.splashthat.com

'Kids need to be able to play without an adult directing the play because that’s the way a child learns' romper.com/p/the-benefits…

The African Early Childhood Network unicef Lesotho Swaziland Network for Early Childhood Development ECD Network for Kenya Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) ZINECDA

I love this quote - what an amazing, inciteful person Piaget was - inspirational!!

Video: Disability Inclusion in Family-Based Care: Part Two | Better Care Network. In this video, Sreyny and Lisa of Children in Families speak to their experience and learning around recruiting foster families to care for children with disabilities. youtu.be/k7NzBMksGf0

Imagine -- it's 2030 and the world achieved all the #GlobalGoals and all universities are now fully sustainable! What will their campuses be like? Get your friends, share your vision with us and be part of the #Campus2030 challenge: on.unesco.org/2pqmmS6 Agorize

Children of all abilities have a right to #play. That includes children with physical, developmental, learning, psychiatric, and neurological disabilities. #sdg4