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When an #infant endures months in a high-stress environment, it becomes toxic for their #development. Experts explain how positive interactions with caregivers can help, & how society should support families in challenging circumstances. @BvLFoundation youtube.com/watch?v=8sE5en…

In keeping with this year's theme for #WorldCitiesDay – ‘Act Local to Go Global’, let’s focus on local action since it is crucial in creating greener, sustainable, and inclusive cities for the sake of children, both today and tomorrow.

#DidYouKnow that a baby's real eye colour becomes apparent only after 6-12 months? Until then, it keeps changing depending on how much melanin is secreted in their iris! #funfact #Babies #BvLFoundation #toddlers

Outdoor play supports children’s socio-emotional, cognitive and physical development, while also improving the mental health of parents. Learn about the necessity, barriers and impact of outdoor play areas here: bit.ly/3BAy9hC @Urban95 @BvLFoundation @RushdaMajeed

Mental health is an essential factor in determining how children deal with stress, and it plays a vital role in their overall wellbeing too. The NCERT's recommendation for schools to set up mental health advisory panels is a welcome step. Read more here: indiatoday.in/india-today-in…

#DidYouKnow that your baby shares their birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world? That’s a lot of birthday cakes in one day! #funfact #Babies #BvLFoundation #toddlers

The launch of ‘Parenting – Jordan’ was held recently at the Children’s Museum in Jordan. The book, compiled by @360Moms and @empoweringthru, is supported by @BvLfoundation and The Kyan Project. Know more here: bit.ly/3fl3QEn @RushdaMajeed

#DidYouKnow that a newborn's stomach is the size of a hazelnut? It quickly grows to the size of a hen's egg by the end of two weeks. That's why they need to feed often as they can't drink all the milk they need in one go! #funfact #Babies #BvLFoundation #toddlers

Kunal Kapoor @JSecretary_SCM, @RushdaMajeed @BvLFoundation and Sree Kumar Kumaraswamy @WRICitiesIndia on how the #NurturingNeighbourhoodsChallenge is helping Indian cities adopt an early childhood-centric approach at the neighbourhood level: cities4children.org/blog/more-than… @Urban95cm

The second #Urban95Academy residence week is underway! City officials from 11 cities around the world are in London making connections and expanding ideas and on how to design and deliver better cities for young children. @LSECities

Do your children ask you what you are doing to take #climateaction? In #EarlyChildhoodMatters, @MayaMailer shares how you can get involved in the movement and show your children that you are trying. bit.ly/ECM2021-33 #ECM2021 #Act4OurChildren #ClimateJusticeForChildren

According to @UNESCO estimates, about 130 million girls remain out of school worldwide, and the pandemic further worsened this. A human right as basic as education should be available to every child regardless of gender. On #InternationalDayOfGirlChild, let's pledge to do that.

The mental health of parents and caregivers can directly impact children's development too. So let's take this #WorldMentalHealthDay as a reminder to prioritise the mental wellbeing of every parent, which is particularly relevant in the post-pandemic world.

#DidYouKnow that babies can hear their mother's voice and other sounds from about 23 weeks of pregnancy? That's why reading and singing to babies while pregnant is recommended. #funfact #Babies #BvLFoundation #toddlers

Imagine a city with children learning & playing in public spaces. @playfullearng shares how to make this possible🪁 🗓Join @BrookingsInst online on Oct 12 on what’s working & how to engage communities and measure the impact of #Playfullearning ✍️Register: brook.gs/3ybhobW

Mayors and city officials join cohort 3 of the #Urban95Academy to explore how informed social and spatial interventions can have positive impacts for young children and their carers. Read more & apply for the 2023 programme: lse.ac.uk/Cities/news/20…

Especially for families going through the difficult experience of adjusting to life as a #refugee, the opportunity to move & play outdoors and meet others can be an important #mentalhealth strategy.

Along with parents, teachers play a pivotal role in a child’s development. They lead, guide, nurture, correct and ensure the child’s holistic growth. On #WorldTeachersDay, we sincerely thank them for being forces of positive change.

The month of September was celebrated as Rashtriya #PoshanMaah across the country to raise awareness and eradicate malnutrition, and Anganwadis across the country made great strides with the help of PM Poshan Scheme. Read more here: bit.ly/pmposhan

"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children." - Mahatma Gandhi #HappyGandhiJayanti

India’s first Child Priority Zone was inaugurated in #Udaipur by Hon’ble Mayor Shri Govind Singh Tank on Sept. 30. The CPZ has been developed by @swachhudaipur under #ICLEISA’s @Urban95cm initiative, funded by @BvLFoundation, to help improve #childdevelopment outcomes.