This report considers the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) curriculum
throughout Europe. It explores the official curriculum, specified by national or regional …

There is growing awareness of the benefits of curriculum-based social and emotional
learning (SEL) programs in Early Childhood Education and Care settings for children's …

Importance Social-emotional competence in early childhood influences long-term mental
health and well-being. Interest in the potential to improve child health and educational …

Early care and education in the United States is in crisis. The period between birth and
kindergarten is a crucial time for a child's development. Yet vast racial, ethnic, and …

Focusing on the continuity in the quality of classroom environments as children transition
from preschool into elementary school, this study examined the associations between …

There is a growing body of evidence that coaching early childhood educators leads to
improved instruction, and influences children's learning outcomes. Despite this, consensus …

Objective To identify risk and protective factors for late talking in toddlers between 24 and 30
months of age in a large community-based cohort. Study design A prospective, longitudinal …

This study examines the prevalence of self-reported adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
among a sample of 349 early care and education teachers. Seventy-three percent of the …

Abstract Importance: This Practice Guideline provides stakeholders with a condensed
summary of a large number of effectiveness studies. It is a valuable tool for facilitating …

The period of infancy and early childhood is a critical time for interventions to prevent future
mental health problems. The first signs of mental health difficulties can be manifest in …