Learning begins from birth. While development occurs throughout a person’s life, the early years (up to age 8) are critical for establishing the foundation for a positive development trajectory. At ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

Imagine a girl who found herself to be pregnant at age 13. She’s now 15, and her baby is almost 2 years old. She didn’t know much about pregnancy, or the risks, or that she could even get pregnant at ...

Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and nutrition improves future learning outcomes and lifetime human capital.

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...