Crucial importance of what happens between 2 and 5 years of age
Professor Jane Fisher from Monash University, along with colleagues, contributed to a landmark series in The Lancet focusing on the importance of the 'next 1,000 days' in child development, from ages two to five. This period is critical for developing motor skills, cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills.
The series highlights the lack of access to nurturing care for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and advocates for increased investment in early childhood education. The research underscores the cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits of providing early education, particularly in LMICs.
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