ECE

07 4月

Toddlers and Biting

Biting is a very common behavior among toddlers, which means there are a lot of concerned parents out there. A lot that parents and caregivers can do to reduce and, ultimately, eliminate biting.

Early Childhood: High Return on Investment.

A common argument for supporting early childhood is that it is a good “investment.” Often, the term is used colloquially, meaning that early childhood is an area in which funders can make a positive difference, and that support is broadly beneficial for children. While the colloquial meaning of investment is certainly valid, when business people and economists talk about investment and return on investment in early childhood, they generally mean something more specific. This brief explores the notion of return on investment, and the rationale behind the economic and business case for spending on early childhood.