ECD Responsive Caregiving Education in Healthcare Landscape: ECD PREP ObGyn AKU marks its Five-Year Impact
- 12-Nov-2025
Early childhood development (ECD) is the foundational years of human life span development. Evidence suggests that children provided with nurturing care during these earliest years of life tend to show better health and development outcomes compared to the ones deprived of these essentials. More so, over 80 percent of a child’s brain develops optimally at […]
Museums: A Lost Paradise for Learning
- 15-Jul-2025
“Real museums are places where time is transformed into space.” Orhan Pamuk Museums are institutions that collect, preserve, and showcase culturally and scientifically important objects. There were times when visiting a museum was considered one of the most essential elements of school excursions or family time out. This trend remains prevalent worldwide; however, in Pakistan, museums […]
Screen Delulu: Some facts on impact of screen usage on young children
- 29-Jun-2025
“Screens do not babysit – they rewire the brain”. Screens have become a second nature, no longer a supplementary item, but an instinctual reflex. It is something that caregivers automatically give when a child is disrupting them, conditioning the child’s mind to believe that the screen is a necessity. What once supported activities and information, […]
Play is not fancy; it's foundational and fundamental
- 10-Jun-2025
“Play is a break from learning”? Absolutely not! PLAY IS THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. By the age of five, 90% of the human brain’s volume is already developed. Play provides the blueprint for children to think, explore and connect with the world around them. It profoundly shapes learning by building strong pathways and synaptic connections […]
Moms as First Responders of Health and Wellbeing for Children
- 10-May-2025
Mothers play a pivotal role in the holistic development and well-being of their children. Mothers are one of the closest primary caretakers who not only nurture and teach their children but also provide safety, security and protection. Several studies reveal the significant impact mothers’ responsiveness can have on children’s sense of protection, their executive functioning […]
Women of disABILITIES
- 07-Mar-2025
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8 each year, serves as a global tribute to the achievements and contributions of women. While acknowledging and supporting women should be a continuous effort, dedicating a specific day to amplify their voices is invaluable. However, one critical yet often overlooked aspect is the advocacy for women with disabilities. […]
Stakeholders gather to Amplify the need for Investing and Scaling Responsive Caregiving Initiatives for thriving Early Childhood Development.
- 20-Feb-2025
The earliest years of life are the most crucial stage of human life span development as it lays the foundation for a child’s overall well-being and development and set the trajectory for life. There is a significant lack of importance of secure attachment, stimulation, and responsive interaction that fosters healthy brain development, emotional resilience, and […]
World Children’s Day: Shaping Tomorrow - “Listen to the Future”
- 20-Nov-2024
Our children are not just our future, but they are our today. The decisions we make significantly influence their well-being, and it is crucial to include their voices and perspectives when designing interventions that are for them. Children’s day is celebrated across globe on the 20th of November of each year. Every year there is […]
Teachers: Giving them a Voice in Policy!
- 04-Oct-2024
Teachers’ day is celebrated across the world on the 5th of October every year. This year the theme reiterates “Valuing Teachers Voices Towards a New Social Contract for Education” which essentially is vital to bring teachers voices upfront. Teachers are the building block of any educational system and their participation in designing policies, programs and […]
Global Breastfeeding Week: “What Closing the Gap” Means in Pakistan
- 09-Aug-2024
Breastfeeding is not a luxury; it is a right of every child and the caregiver. Breastfeeding is done exclusively for the first six months and continued with supplementary food till the age of two. Breast milk is full of enriched nutrients essential for a young child, their immunity, and early brain development. It is not […]