The Advocates' Child Studies Blog

Child poverty  “Integrated child poverty profiling and analysis Child poverty is indisputably multi-dimensional but capturing characteristics of child lack cumulative and clearly determining what features of monetary poverty and non-monetary deficiencies have the most effect on well-being is not easy.  UNICEF has directed current innovations in calculating multi-dimensional deprivation using Bristol University’s method in the Global Study on Child Poverty and Disparities and Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Examination (MODA”). Child Poverty Insights Child Poverty Insights (CPI) is a UNICEF online publication for sharing insights, experience and innovative developments on issues of child poverty, deprivation and inequity. The series was launched in August 2009, and a variety of topics have been published which have been well-received by thousands of people in over 150 countries.  Each CPI responds to one of three important areas of child poverty and inequ...

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I have been looking at the Advocacy policies on zero to three as well as physical health and Text4baby Policy & Advocacy Our agenda is simple: The ZERO TO THREE Policy Center promotes good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences for all infants and toddlers, with special emphasis on those who are the most vulnerable and in need. Learn how you can take action to support critical connection for babies and toddlers. Explore our work in  Federal Policy ,  State and Local Policy , and participate in our  Advocacy  efforts. Also check out our latest  Infant-Toddler Policy Perspectives ! Physical Health Physical health is the foundation that allows young children to learn, grow and master new skills and abilities. Find more information about supporting children’s health and wellness from birth to age three. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE Text4baby as a Surveillance Tool for Influenza Vaccination  Download Fil...

Two Contacts Established in other Countries. First, I searched the internet for Early Childhood Professionals in other countries. Secondly, I looked at some of them  as well, but most of the sites had  a contact us. When I  selected contact us it was a general email box that would take at least three to four days to get back to you, plus there were no particular names. Thirdly, I went to Twitter and Facebook and found Asama Malawala on Facebook and Twitter She is an inclusive early childhood educator, Disability advocate, International Ed Policy, Social justice through education in /Dubai/Karachi   .  Asama  replied back immediately, I cannot wait to tweet with her again. My first question was what kind of policies are in place for early childhood education? https://twitter.com/asmamaladwala The second contact I made was with The Early Childhood Professionals in Ireland. Professor Heckman, along with J.B. Pritzker and others, presented on the...

WE MUST HAVE DIVERSITY WITHOUT DIVERSITY WE HAVE LOTS OF PROBLEMS AND NO STABILITY FOR OUR EARLY LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

MY SUPPORTS! If I were handicapped and in a wheel chair, unable to care for myself normally. I would need the help of my doctors, my family, a home nurse, while my husband worked and lots of friends. My environment would be set-up so that I may be able to get around in my wheel chair as well as walkers, equipment for exercise, therapists coming each day to keep my muscles active, and working them to be strong enough so that I may be able to use my upper body to grasp things, reach up and down, and roll my wheel chair. Without the help of these individuals, I would not be able to eat, cook, go to the bathroom or take care of hygiene needs. I can relate because due to an accident back in 2003. I was not able to walk for several years. I depended solely upon my family, home nurse, and counseling in order to get through it. I know what it is to be disable, not be accepted because of being incapacitated. You would be surprised at how people look at you when you are different. ...